One of the most important roles a business lawyer plays in helping small businesses is helping to establish them as the right entity. These entities define a business and allow them to comply with local and state laws. Additionally, the right entity will yield a variety of tax benefits. With the rise of gig culture and operating side businesses, many […]
Choosing the Right Entity for Your Side Gig
Injured On the Job? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’ve ever been injured while at work, you know it can have devastating consequences on your ability to perform your job. Whether you work in a desk job, in the service industry or in a manual labor job, any type of injury can prevent you for being able to complete your work. And what’s worse, you could be let […]
Legal Implications from Bad Bookkeeping & Accounting
Accounting and bookkeeping is a major aspect of maintaining legal balance for a business. Any business operating in the United States will need to file an income tax return each year and it’s imperative to keep the books as clean as possible. Failure to properly report annual income from your business could result in legal consequences. Legal Consequences from Bad […]
Will Medical Marijuana Become Legal In More States In 2022? Where Is It Legal Now?
With a new year comes changes to laws and revisions to existing laws. As a hot topic in the United States, many people are asking if medical marijuana and even recreational marijuana will become legal in more places in the coming year. While CBD is legal in all 50 states, the future of marijuana largely remains unclear. For now, it’s […]
How to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats have grown in the last few years to a variety of businesses ranging from major companies to governmental divisions. They have been heavily publicized and embarrassing for the offended parties. This has caused a resurgence of enhanced cybersecurity for businesses both big and small. Listed below are some of the most common techniques used by businesses: – Use […]
Colorado Truck Driver Faces 110 Years for Vehicle Pile-Up & 4 Deaths
A truck driver in Colorado who caused a massive pile-up in 2019 has just been sentenced to 110 years. As the driver lost control of his semi-truck, he unintentionally slid into multiple cars that caused a ripple effect and took the lives of 4 people while injuring several others. Details of the Crash Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was driving a semi-tractor-trailer in […]
Is It Legal to Post Fake Reviews Online?
Online reviews are the lifeblood for many businesses. Small businesses, in particular, rely on acquiring real reviews from customers that get visibility from other people who later turn into customers. Without the ability to get reviews for a product or service, it’s difficult for a new customer to commit to a business. But what happens when a business is spammed […]
What Is Vehicle Smogging in California?
Most states have requirements for vehicle registration that you must do every year or every few years depending on your vehicle make and model. Vehicles are required to pass a state emission and inspection test, as well as a safety examination. Failure of either test requires a vehicle owner to correct the issues and then perform a re-test. Until a […]
Steps to Take When Starting a Law Firm
Starting a law firm is no easy task. You have to first be practicing law in the state you’re in, have a successful track record of winning cases and have the desire to be an entrepreneur. And even then, you’ll need third-party services to help you become successful. Just how a contractor has a tool belt full of different tools […]
5 Reasons to Consider a 55+ Community
As the population of the United States ages, more individuals are becoming aware of and appreciating the benefits of living in a senior community. These are also known as Active Adult Communities, Age Restricted Communities, or Independent Living Communities. If you’re thinking about retiring, you might be interested in moving to a 55+ community. It’s a major decision with a […]