Musicians are often overwhelmed with the business and legal side of being in a band. After all, their primary job is to be a musician in the band, not be a legal or business expert. This is why it is often a good idea to have someone else in the band handle these aspects, or at least be familiar with […]
The Legal Side of Being in a Band
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Insurance Is Required by Law?
To the average consumer, there are a lot of different insurance coverages available. Insurance carriers provide policies for health insurance, automobile insurance, home insurance, life insurance and more. With so many options available, it can be confusing to consumers. Here are the types of insurance coverages that are required by law and those that are optional. Health Insurance Contrary to […]
Clearing Up Confusion with CBD
A common confusion in the legal world surrounds the legalities of using CBD in the United States. Many people believe CBD is illegal like its counterpart THC, however, this is not the case. In fact, cannabinoid (CBD) use is legal in all 50 states. CBD vs. THC: What Is the Difference? People refer to terms like CBD, THC and marijuana […]
Reminders to Prevent Vehicular Accidents
It’s no surprise that car accidents are on the rise in the US. As we have exited the pandemic and more people are driving, there are more people getting involved in vehicular accidents. While it’s easy to say “remember to wear your seatbelt” to anyone operating a vehicle, there are other things that should be taken into consideration as well. […]
Changes to California HOA Laws
If you reside in the state of California and live in an HOA-ran community, you’ll want to pay attention to new additions to the Davis-Stirling Act. The Davis-Stirling Act went into effect in 2020 and requires changes to how HOA communities appoint directors to their board. The changes are notably important for HOA officials and they need to now abide […]