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A Closer Look at LLCs
A limited liability company , or “LLC”, is a business structure that operates like a partnership but whose members are not personally liable for the company’s debts. The income of an LLC is treated as the income of the investors or owners of the LLC. The creation of...
Reasons the California Secretary of State Rejects Corporate Filings
Are you planning to file to form, change, or dissolve a business entity in California? If so, you should be aware of the most likely reasons that your corporate filing may be rejected by the California Secretary of State. Working closely with a seasoned business...
The Importance of Hiring a Lawyer for Your Start-Up
In certain business areas, making a small mistake can cost you big. Though you may be able to handle a lot of business startup issues on your own, you need to know what situations call for a startup attorney in San Jose . For example, if you and your business partner...
California Benefit and Flexible Purpose Corporations: What You Need to Know
A few years ago, California followed the trend and created two new types of for-profit corporate entity whose mission includes making positive impact on society and the environment. A corporate attorney near San Jose can help ensure that such a corporation meets its...
Funding Your New Company
As business lawyers dealing with start-ups in Silicon Valley, we often meet founders with great ideas but without a fundamental understanding of how their company can raise funding for their new business. Start-up companies and small businesses hoping to expand are...
Do You Need a Lawyer When You Sell Your Business?
Selling a company—even a small, family operated business—is not a simple matter. Before signing any paperwork, it’s essential to obtain a business lawyer who is experienced in working with businesses as they prepare for sale. As business lawyers in San Jose and the...
What Are the Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Attorney?
There is no legal requirement that mandates the hiring of a real estate lawyer serving San Jose when buying or selling property. However, failure to do so can cost you thousands of dollars in the long run. This is because a real estate lawyer will ensure full...
Unreasonable Behavior: I Know It When I See It!
A great way to figure out whether someone’s behavior in connection with a contract or agreement is reasonable is to look at how courts view such things when resolving disputes. A recent disagreement over an easement provides such a perspective, and has application to...
The Secret Side of UCC Financing Statements
In my experience representing banks, asset based lenders and private lenders in San Jose and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, an overriding concern is to make sure that the lender has the ability to go after the collateral if the borrower does not pay for any...
The Hardware of Technology Laws in Silicon Valley [INFOGRAPHIC]
The world of technology has changed rapidly in recent years, with many of the most exciting innovations coming right from Silicon Valley. As technology changes, so too do the laws that govern the technology industry. If you’re considering starting a new company,...
Tamara Pow Presenting to Santa Cruz CalCPA on May 14th
April 2015 - Tamara Pow, a Business and Real Estate Attorney in San Jose, will be speaking to the Santa Cruz CalCPA on May 14, 2015 about “Entity Selection From a Legal Perspective.” She will be focusing on choice of entity, liability protection, responsibilities and...
How a Lawyer Can Help Your Business
Often, entrepreneurs or business owners who are trying to exercise financial restraint while operating a business decide to forge ahead and make important decisions without the advice or input of a corporate attorney near San Jose. This can have unseen, long term...
How to Launch a Start-Up Business Fast
It takes time and careful planning to launch a start-up business . However, with the right help, you can speed up the process and sleep better at night knowing that you have someone to go to with all of your questions – because you will have a lot of questions....
Spotlight on Technology Law
If you’re interested in starting a tech company or growing your already existing business, you could benefit from working with a technology lawyer located in San Jose. A corporate law firm that specializes in this practice area can offer you the knowledge, experience,...
Robert Hawn to Speak on “Enterprise Structure and Tax” at CEB Event
May 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA – Robert Hawn, a Transactional Business Law Attorney in San Jose, will be speaking on “Enterprise Structure and Tax” at the CEB’s upcoming program, “Representing a Startup: From Notes on a Napkin to Series A.” Having served as an...
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