Buying a business is an exciting decision, but one small oversight can lead to financial turmoil and legal problems. This is why it is essential to consult a commercial lawyer before signing the offer. Business devices and documents at the workplace, unrecognized businesspeople sharing the idea...
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Bureau of Cannabis Control takes action against unlicensed cannabis business disguised as a church
When people talk about getting high on the Lord, this probably not what they had in mind. The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and the Department of Consumer Affairs' Division of Investigation-Cannabis Enforcement Unit (DOI-CEU), in coordination with the Costa Mesa Police Department and local...
Thoughts on Blockchain in Bankruptcy: Why new technology may not remove the middleman anytime soon.
By: Sean Cork, E.D.A. Law. The National Law Journal published an excellent piece recently titled Blockchain – Not Bitcoin – In Bankruptcy, by Joanne Lee Molinaro at Foley & Lardner LLP. This is a unique and thought-provoking piece that I encourage anyone interested in blockchain technology to re...
Bad acts often lead to bad laws
Since we have been involved in addressing the problems for both victims and those accused of “revenge porn” we get a lot of news regarding what is going on around the nation on this topic. As we expected, having not done anything to anticipate the problem, state governments have been inundated wi...
Are You Hiring a Web Developer for Your Business? 4 Tips from a Redlands Commercial Attorney
A strong digital presence is a must if you want your company to thrive in today's modern world, and the Web developer you hire could make or break your outreach capabilities. Like most services in business, you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to Web developers – if you're lucky, that i...
ACLU Film Series provides guidance on your rights when dealing with ICE
Let us get this out of the way quickly. We are not an Immigration law firm. Immigration is not a substantial part of our practice. But fighting abusive government practices indeed is. While every nation has the right to control its' borders and entries, once it has created a system of rights, it ...
3 Tips for Protecting Yourself
If you want to take out a small business loan to get your company off the ground, chances are the bank will ask for a personal guarantee. When you sign a personal guarantee, you are essentially putting your own assets up as collateral in case your business cannot pay back the debt. Inc. reminds r...
Are You Considering Accepting Venture Capital Money? We look at the Pros and Cons
One of the greatest hurdles that most new businesses face is a lack of capital, so when a venture capital firm comes along and wants to invest, it could feel like a godsend. Like any business deal, though, there are both advantages and disadvantages of accepting venture capital money. If you wa...