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Are you Ready for CCPA?

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November 12, 2019

Apps on a Smartphone Screen, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will go into effect, providing almost 40 million people with the most stringent data privacy rights in the United States. Businesses that collect and use personal data belonging to California…

Legal Issues Related to Bitcoin, ICOs, and Digital Currencies

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Claire Kalia

August 7, 2018

Digital currencies, unlike traditional fiat currencies, are not backed by any government. Because cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not issued by a central bank, they have become popular with some investors and consumers who see significant opportunities for growth and believe…

United States Supreme Court: States May Require Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax

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Claire Kalia

June 26, 2018

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states may require online retailers to collect state sales tax in states where the retailer has no physical presence. The case before the Court involved a South Dakota statute that required…

Social Media Campaigns for Startups – Legal Issues to Consider

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Claire Kalia

April 18, 2017

For startups, social media serves an advertising channel and a direct line of communication with its existing and prospective customers. When used correctly, social media can have a positive impact. Successful social media campaigns can peek the interest of potential…

How to Legally Name a Business

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Claire Kalia

February 17, 2015

Naming a new business is often a difficult decision that many entrepreneurs may spend countless hours struggling with. The choice of a particular business name can significant legal implications and also may affect the overall success of your business. Consequently,…

Small Business Websites and Privacy Policies

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Claire Kalia

October 13, 2014

In recent years, many consumers have become wary of conducting business online due to hacking schemes, fraud, identity theft, spamming, and more. In order to attract business from hesitant online users, you must get them to trust that your website…

Legal Issues Associated with Domain Names

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Claire Kalia

September 12, 2014

Domain names are the Internet equivalent of a physical address, allowing people to find your site when they wish to visit it. For example, the domain name associated with this site is www.kalialawpc.com. This domain name is divided into two…

New Internet Privacy Laws in California

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Claire Kalia

January 14, 2014

Almost every business has a website, and a large amount of businesses conduct business or offer online services via their websites. Therefore, business owners should be aware of changes in requirements for California commercial websites and online service providers so…

It’s the Law: Respecting Employees’ Social Media Privacy

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Claire Kalia

October 15, 2013

As social media became increasingly popular over the last decade, many employers utilized online profiles to try to learn more about job applicants or to try to keep an eye out for possible misconduct on the part of current employees. …

States may Preempt Feds on Crowdfunding Regulations

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Claire Kalia

September 11, 2013

Although the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS) was signed into law almost a year and a half ago, implementation of key provisions of the law has been slow to occur. The Act is intended to encourage investment into small…

Google’s New Rival to Pandora and Spotify

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Claire Kalia

June 18, 2013

Google’s new subscription music service has debuted to mostly rave reviews. The service, Google Play Music All Access, is the internet giant’s answer to already popular music streaming services such as Spotify, Pandora, and Rdio. In fact, most of the…

Claire founded Kalia Law P.C. in 2012 to provide high-quality legal assistance to startups and small business owners. Her extensive experience and commitment to business law can help you achieve your goals of business success.

Internet law

Are you Ready for CCPA?

Legal Issues Related to Bitcoin, ICOs, and Digital Currencies

United States Supreme Court: States May Require Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax

How to Legally Name a Business

Small Business Websites and Privacy Policies

Legal Issues Associated with Domain Names

New Internet Privacy Laws in California

It’s the Law: Respecting Employees’ Social Media Privacy

States may Preempt Feds on Crowdfunding Regulations

Google’s New Rival to Pandora and Spotify

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