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California’s New Cottage Food Laws

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August 26, 2013

In years past, Californians looking to sell homemade food products faced many roadblocks. The California Retail Food Code prohibited the sale of foods that were prepared and/or stored in private home kitchens due to strict health and sanitation regulations. Therefore,…

Starting a Small Food Business in California

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Claire Kalia

August 26, 2013

Starting any kind of business is exciting and challenging, but food businesses are particularly tricky because of the additional legal requirements involved with selling food products. Because of the health and sanitation requirements that go along with food production and…

Small Businesses and the Legal Implications of Social Media

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Claire Kalia

August 20, 2013

Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus can provide free and widespread exposure for businesses. Social media sites can potentially reach millions of people, therefore even the smallest of businesses or newest startup can advertise alongside…

Homemade Food Law is a Step in the Right Direction for Small Food Entrepreneurs

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Claire Kalia

August 11, 2013

During the economic downturn of the past few years, many people are looking for creative ways to supplement their income, support their families, and survive despite bleak unemployment rates. For many talented home cooks or hopeful chefs having difficulty finding…

Who Owns Your Technology?

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Claire Kalia

July 24, 2013

For most startups, IP is their biggest asset, and IP ownership is a critical issue for startups as they grow and seek investment. Check out this article where Claire Kalia advises on IP assignment and ownership: https://advisablelaw.com/articles/who-owns-your-technology-how-to-assign-your-company-s-technology

SEC Implements Key Provision of JOBS Act

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Claire Kalia

July 16, 2013

I first addressed the JOBS Act more than a year ago in April of 2012; since then, investors and entrepreneurs have been anxiously awaiting implementation of the law by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a press release…

Issues to consider when hiring an employee/independent contractor

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Claire Kalia

July 16, 2013

Claire Kalia gives advice on hiring an employee or engaging an independent contractor here: https://advisablelaw.com/articles/human-resources-101-the-employee-offer-letter

Picking the right corporate form

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Claire Kalia

July 11, 2013

Claire Kalia advises on corporate entity choice here: Tech Startup 101: Picking the Right Corporate Form

Are Unpaid Internships Legal?

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Claire Kalia

July 3, 2013

In the current economy, many students and recent graduates who cannot find paid jobs have used unpaid internships as a way to improve their resumes and gain practical experience in a certain field. Over the past couple months, however, unpaid…

How will the DOMA/Prop 8 Decisions Affect LGBT Employees?

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Claire Kalia

July 1, 2013

On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court announced a landmark decision in the case of United States c. Windsor. The ruling struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law passed in 1996 that previously prohibited 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.

From the Blog

California’s New Cottage Food Laws

Starting a Small Food Business in California

Small Businesses and the Legal Implications of Social Media

Homemade Food Law is a Step in the Right Direction for Small Food Entrepreneurs

Who Owns Your Technology?

SEC Implements Key Provision of JOBS Act

Issues to consider when hiring an employee/independent contractor

Picking the right corporate form

Are Unpaid Internships Legal?

How will the DOMA/Prop 8 Decisions Affect LGBT Employees?

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