by dana1 | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) in California can be an excellent way for small business owners to limit personal liability while maintaining flexibility in management and taxation. Unlike corporations, which are governed by more rigid statutory structures...
by dana1 | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
In today’s world of online legal forms and AI-generated documents, it’s easy to be tempted by template contracts—especially when they’re free or low-cost. But when real money or the future of your business is on the line, using a contract that isn’t tailored to your...
by dana1 | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
In California contract law, the inclusion of a “No Third Party Beneficiaries” clause is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in safeguarding contracting parties from unintended obligations and legal exposure. This article explains the concept of third...
by dana1 | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
In contract drafting, one of the most overlooked yet fundamental details is getting the legal name of the parties exactly right. It seems obvious, but it’s astonishing how often businesses omit crucial parts of their legal names—like “Inc.,” “LLC,” or “LLP”—or...
by dana1 | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
1. Force Majeure: When the Unexpected Happens in Your Business Contracts Force majeure clauses are common in business contracts, yet many small business owners may not fully understand their importance. Essentially, a force majeure clause protects parties from...
by dana1 | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a California attorney focused on business and real property transactions, I often see the word material appear in contracts—frequently, and often with significant implications. But what does it actually mean in practice? And why does it matter so much? This post...
