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Consumers are involved in a legal transaction every time they make a purchase, even if it is as simple as clicking a button on a computer. In California, as in other states, consumer protection laws and regulations are designed...

When you are starting out with a retail, restaurant, or other brick-and-mortar small business, you may need to rent a commercial space. In California, commercial property tenants have certain rights and regulations that protect them. One of the most...

Businesses are involved in many activities that can lead to disputes, both within the business and between businesses. While thorough planning can help minimize and avoid many common disputes, it is not always possible to prevent them altogether.  When...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly important for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in California. These factors could have a significant impact on the bottom lines of many businesses, as well as their long-term sustainability. Environmental factors...

California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) is legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2020. The law requires companies hiring independent contractors to reclassify them as employees unless they are able to prove that the workers meet a three-pronged...

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was signed into law on June 28, 2018, and went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA gives California consumers more control over their personal data, including the right to know what...

Small business owners can be subject to several different types of state taxes in California in addition to federal income taxes. Unlike the federal government, California has no problem imposing double taxation, meaning a business could be subject to...

After a business owner develops a business that lays out what a business intends to become, they will need to think about the legal structure for their venture. It will be important to know where a business will be...

Small business owners should understand all of the information provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The webpage stresses the importance of following all proper payroll guidelines, withholding payroll for federal and state taxes, and workplace posting...

The Intellectual Property Advisory Group for the California Department of  General Services notes that the phrase intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as ideas, inventions, or processes protectable under copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secrets...