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Startup Law: Essential Legal Tips for New Entrepreneurs
May 10, 2024 10:05 am by LawInc Staff
Starting a new business comes with countless legal considerations that can make or break your entrepreneurial dreams. From entity formation to intellectual property protection, getting the right legal foundations in place...
How to Legally Handle Employee Terminations in California
May 09, 2024 08:05 am by LawInc Staff
Terminating employees in California requires following specific legal procedures to minimize risks of wrongful termination lawsuits. Proper documentation, clear communication, and consistent application of company policies are essential. But employers must also...
Piercing the Corporate Veil: When California Business Owners Become Personally Liable
May 07, 2024 03:05 pm by LawInc Staff
When California business owners choose to incorporate or form an LLC, they generally gain personal liability protection. But this corporate shield is not absolute. In certain situations, courts can pierce the...
The Gig Economy and Law: What Every Freelancer Should Know
May 02, 2024 02:05 pm by LawInc Staff
The rise of online platforms and flexible contract opportunities has led to over 57 million Americans currently embracing “gig economy” work. While exciting, the world of freelancing also carries unique...
Los Angeles Business Formation: Your Legal Guide from Hollywood to Silicon Beach
April 30, 2024 12:04 pm by LawInc Staff
Booming innovation and entrepreneurship have shifted Los Angeles’s economic epicenter from Hollywood to the technology hub of Silicon Beach. Translating creative visions to viable ventures here however requires factoring unique...
Incorporating Your Business the Right Way: The Entrepreneur's Handbook
December 29, 2023 12:12 pm by LawInc Staff
Taking an entrepreneurial leap to launch a startup comes with exhilaration, risk and pressing questions around structuring your company optimally for growth. As you move to formalize operations rather than...
Starting a Business: 5 Legal Hacks Every Entrepreneur Needs
December 26, 2023 08:12 am by LawInc Staff
Launching a startup transforms imaginative visions into concrete enterprises generating value. But amidst exciting ideation, product development and fundraising initiatives, legal considerations often get overlooked by enthusiastic founders. Navigating business structure...
Airbnb Tax Loophole: Short-Term Rental Hack
December 25, 2023 11:12 am by LawInc Staff
Generating rental income often requires navigating tricky tax obligations around property assets and profits declared. However, many investors remain unaware of a handy tax loophole letting short-term rental hosts like...
LLC Formation: Understanding the Legal Benefits for Small Businesses
December 23, 2023 07:12 am by Zach Javdan
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) brings valuable protections and tax advantages prized by entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide. Unlike sole proprietorships exposing personal assets to company debts and...
From Brand to Bland: The Unseen Battle Against Trademark Genericide
December 14, 2023 12:12 pm by Zach Javdan
Understanding the Phenomenon of Genericide When does a trademark stop being a trademark? The curious phenomenon known as “genericide” showcases the occasionally fleeting nature of trademark protection. Genericide occurs when a...