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Choosing the Perfect Name for Your California Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation
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Choosing the right name for your professional Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation in California is an important step. The name must adhere to specific legal requirements set by the California...
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Many entrepreneurs are lured by the siren song of forming their LLC in business-friendly states with low filing fees like Delaware, Wyoming or Nevada. But unless your company has a...
Forming an S Corporation? Here’s How to Avoid the Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Could Cost You
October 11, 2024
Starting an S corporation can be an attractive option for small business owners looking to limit liability and save on taxes. However, the process involves navigating a maze of legal...
California S Corp Asset Protection: How to Use Your Business to Shield Your Personal Assets (And Avoid Lawsuits)
September 4, 2024
Incorporating your business as an S corporation in California can provide significant asset protection benefits by separating your personal assets from your company’s legal liabilities. When properly structured and maintained,...
California Professional Law Corporation Tax Strategies: S-Corp vs. C-Corp and Beyond
August 28, 2024
Selecting your California law practice’s business entity impacts taxation significantly While most small firms operate as sole proprietorships or partnerships, those seeking liability protection and tax advantages often opt to...
Forming a Professional Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Corporation in California: A Step-by-Step Guide
August 27, 2024
Forming a professional corporation can offer licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in California various benefits, from personal liability protection to tax advantages. But navigating the legal requirements and logistics...
California Professional Dental Corporation Formation: Step-by-Step Strategies for Dentists and Orthodontists
August 23, 2024
Forming a professional dental corporation offers California dentists and orthodontists significant liability protections and potential tax advantages. However, incorporation involves crucial legal compliance steps to ensure your entity is properly...
Promissory Estoppel: The Legal Principle That Turns Promises into Unbreakable Contracts
August 4, 2024
Promissory estoppel is a legal principle that can enforce a promise even when a valid contract doesn’t exist. It seeks to protect against unfairness when a person’s relied-upon promise leads...
The Reasonable Salary Requirement: Mastering Compensation Rules for S Corp Owners
August 1, 2024
Determining a “reasonable salary” is a key requirement for owners of S corporations looking to stay compliant with IRS rules and avoid costly penalties. But mastering the complex guidelines on...
The Great Sock Heist: Did Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Pocket Someone Else's Idea?
June 29, 2024
High-fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton finds itself entangled in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by smaller California-based sock maker Pocket Socks, Inc. The David vs. Goliath legal battle centers on Vuitton’s...