Protecting Your Business in CA, Where Non-Compete Agreements Are Banned
California is one of 4 states that has banned non-compete agreements. What is a non-compete agreement? Why are they banned in California? How can you protect your company’s intellectual property without a non-compete agreement? Here is what you need to know. What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement is a business contract designed to […]
Why You Need to Have an Invention Assignment Agreement with Your Programmers
When it comes to protecting your intellectual property (IP), there are many business contracts and agreements that need to be addressed. One of the most important is an Invention Assignment Agreement, especially if you have someone else coding key applications for your company. Here are 2 important reasons why. 1. Avoid Ownership Issues When a […]
Should Your Small Business Incorporate?
Most small businesses start out by operating as a sole proprietorship. You may have filed for a fictitious business name (called a DBA in some states) so that no one else can use your business name and you can do things like setting up a bank account in your company’s name. However, there are many […]
Small Business Legal Playbook|Play #11: “The Escape Strategy”
Welcome back to another week of the Small Business Legal Playbook! Play 11 is titled “The Escape Strategy.” No one likes to start thinking about leaving a business when they’re just starting one. We’ve spoken in weeks past, in previous Plays about several different topics. This week, we’ll discuss an issue with creating an exit […]
Small Business Legal Playbook|Play #10: “The Trademark”
Welcome back to another week of the Small Business Legal Playbook! Play 10 is titled “The Trademark.” A lot of great ideas for prospective businesses come through my door, and many of them base their first business plans on a trademark. Securing that trademark is considered one of the first steps to success. Of the […]
Small Business Legal Playbook|Play #9: “The Dreaded Coin-Flip”
Welcome back to another week of the Small Business Legal Playbook! Play 9 is titled “The Dreaded Coin-Flip.” All fans in the NFL dread the coin-flip, especially in over-time. If your team calls the flip correctly, it can be the difference between winning and losing. We spoke last week about the unique issues family owned […]
