by dana1 | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Myth #1: Posted 4/15/25 “I don’t need to register my work with the Copyright Office; all I need to do mail it by myself”. Reality: No, mailing your work to yourself has no legal effect at all. The copyright law in the US is very clear that in order to sue...
by dana1 | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard any number of “Urban Myths”, such as there are alligators living in the sewers in New York City and Little Mikey from the “Life” cereal commercial died because he mixed Coca-Cola with pop rocks. There are plenty of widely-held general legal myths too:...
by dana1 | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re starting a new business in California, one of the first decisions you’ll face is where to form your legal entity. It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to hear that states like Delaware, Nevada, or Wyoming offer “better” benefits—lower taxes, more...
by michelle | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the sale of a small business, contingencies are conditions that must be met before the transaction can close. The seller of a business usually has chosen to go to market to sell the business and are focused on finding a buyer who can afford their desired purchase...
by dana1 | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re forming a new California corporation or LLC—or doing business with one—it’s critical to begin with the California Secretary of State’s Business Search tool, found at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business. This free online resource provides basic...
by dana1 | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a California business attorney, I often tell clients that good recordkeeping is more than just smart business—it’s also a legal asset. One of the clearest examples of this is found in California Evidence Code Section 1271, which governs when business records...
