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What Is the Minimum Franchise Tax for California LLCs and Corporations?

May 17, 2024 11:05 am by LawInc Staff

California limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations must pay a minimum annual franchise tax, regardless of income or business activity level. The franchise tax represents a fee for the privilege...

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When Protest Photos Go Viral: How to Protect Your Reputation and Business

May 15, 2024 06:05 pm by LawInc Staff

When unflattering or misleading images from protests go viral, businesses and individuals face immense challenges protecting hard-earned reputations. Strategic approaches help navigate crises, counter false narratives, and rebuild public trust...

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Social Media Law: How to Protect Your Brand and Avoid Lawsuits

May 13, 2024 10:05 am by LawInc Staff

Considering the legal aspects of social media is crucial for businesses to safeguard their brand reputation and prevent costly lawsuits. From intellectual property infringement to defamation claims, understanding key social media...

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Startup Law: Essential Legal Tips for New Entrepreneurs

May 10, 2024 10:05 am by LawInc Staff

Starting a new business comes with countless legal considerations that can make or break your entrepreneurial dreams. From entity formation to intellectual property protection, getting the right legal foundations in place...

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How to Legally Handle Employee Terminations in California

May 09, 2024 08:05 am by LawInc Staff

Terminating employees in California requires following specific legal procedures to minimize risks of wrongful termination lawsuits. Proper documentation, clear communication, and consistent application of company policies are essential. But employers must also...

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Piercing the Corporate Veil: When California Business Owners Become Personally Liable

May 07, 2024 03:05 pm by LawInc Staff

When California business owners choose to incorporate or form an LLC, they generally gain personal liability protection. But this corporate shield is not absolute. In certain situations, courts can pierce the...

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The Gig Economy and Law: What Every Freelancer Should Know

May 02, 2024 02:05 pm by LawInc Staff

The rise of online platforms and flexible contract opportunities has led to over 57 million Americans currently embracing “gig economy” work. While exciting, the world of freelancing also carries unique...

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Los Angeles Business Formation: Your Legal Guide from Hollywood to Silicon Beach

April 30, 2024 12:04 pm by LawInc Staff

Booming innovation and entrepreneurship have shifted Los Angeles’s economic epicenter from Hollywood to the technology hub of Silicon Beach. Translating creative visions to viable ventures here however requires factoring unique...

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Incorporating Your Business the Right Way: The Entrepreneur's Handbook

December 29, 2023 12:12 pm by LawInc Staff

Taking an entrepreneurial leap to launch a startup comes with exhilaration, risk and pressing questions around structuring your company optimally for growth. As you move to formalize operations rather than...

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Starting a Business: 5 Legal Hacks Every Entrepreneur Needs

December 26, 2023 08:12 am by LawInc Staff

Launching a startup transforms imaginative visions into concrete enterprises generating value. But amidst exciting ideation, product development and fundraising initiatives, legal considerations often get overlooked by enthusiastic founders. Navigating business structure...