It is always exciting when your business obligations have increased to the point that you require help from an employee. Making your first hire is often an important sign of growth; however, there are a number of important legal considerations. There … Continue reading →

  According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses account for nearly 60 percent of new jobs created in the United States since the Recession. As more individuals go to work for themselves or for small businesses, legal considerations … Continue reading →

  Starting a new business can be an exciting and lucrative endeavor, particularly in the Silicon Valley area. While many entrepreneurs are justifiably excited to get started developing or shopping their product, the reality is that there are many important … Continue reading →

  There is no doubt that there is currently a significant amount of money to be made in the creation and development of mobile apps. One only has to look to the billion dollar sales of apps like Instagram and … Continue reading →

  Legal Issues to Consider when Offering SaaS or Licensed Software Many software providers are now offering subscription access to software that is actually running on a remote computer that can be accessed remotely. This type of software is generally described … Continue reading →

As many people are aware, United States consumers have tremendous spending power. Additionally, our robust economy makes doing business with existing companies an attractive proposition for many entrepreneurs. As a result, many people who recognize business opportunities within the U.S. … Continue reading →

  Starting a business can require entering into many different kinds of contracts that can each contain numerous complex legal provisions. Some examples of common contracts you may require for your startup include:   Founders' agreements Employment agreements Equity agreements … Continue reading →

    Good business owners always look to save money and increase their bottom line. So it is understandable that, when facing the need for a contract or other legal documents, many business owners seek to avoid the financial commitment of retaining an attorney and paying his … Continue reading →

    In Part One of this article, we explored two ways that a firing in California could result in a legal claim for wrongful termination: firing in breach of an employment contract and firing based on unlawful discrimination. The … Continue reading →