Developing Effective (and Legal) Hiring Practices
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment
- October 09, 2017
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Hiring new employees is an essential process for any startup looking to continue its growth. Startups seek to fill their employment needs by hiring the best and brightest employees, but hiring process can be long and cumbersome, diverting time...
Read MoreSome things to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- August 18, 2017
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Startup owners may become overwhelmed in their search for commercial office space. Most often, entrepreneurs will need to lease office space because they neither own nor have the finances for purchasing the space they require. As a result, many...
Read MoreProtecting the Technology Sector from Policy Changes to the H-1B Visa
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, H1-B Visas
- July 03, 2017
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On April 18, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the visa program for foreign technical workers. While the order itself calls for relatively tame measures, it signals a larger trend in the visa program...
Read MoreLLC or Corporation: Which is Right for my Startup?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Business Entities, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Startups
- June 19, 2017
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When forming a startup, owners face the challenge of selecting a business entity that best fits with their personal and professional objectives. Although there are several business entities in the State of California, most startups elect to either incorporate...
Read MoreSocial Media Campaigns for Startups – Legal Issues to Consider
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Copyrights, Corporations, Internet law, IP, Social Media, Startups, Trademarks
- April 18, 2017
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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...
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to the New Overtime Rule?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Environment, Small businesses
- March 14, 2017
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Employers and employees across the country are closely monitoring developments regarding the suspension of former President Obama’s “Overtime Rule.” In November 2016, a Texas Federal Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Overtime Rule, halting its implementation. The...
Read MoreWhere Should You Incorporate?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- February 27, 2017
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Launching a new business presents an exciting opportunity that includes making important decisions with far-reaching consequences. Not the least of these is deciding where to incorporate your business. Some states are widely considered more business friendly than others, and...
Read More10Fold to Host Media Sharktank Charitable Event
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- October 06, 2016
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10Fold, a San Francisco integrated marketing and public relations agency and friend of Kalia Law, P.C., is hosting its 6th annual Media Sharktank event on October 13, 2016. The event will allow startups, entrepreneurs, and others to pitch their...
Read MoreHow Zika May Affect Small Business Owners
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- September 06, 2016
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If you live and work in California, the threat of the Zika virus may seem remote. However, more and more cases are being diagnosed across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many...
Read MoreShould You Sell Your Startup?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- June 21, 2016
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Selling a startup may seem counterintuitive to many people–after all, you have just started the business. However, many small business owners know that selling a new business can be a lucrative venture. Many people start businesses with the specific...
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