by Mohamed Othman | Apr 30, 2026 | Business Transactions
In the high-stakes world of startups, equity is more than just compensation; it is the realization of a founder’s vision and years of sweat equity. However, a troubling trend has emerged where boards of directors use for-cause terminations as a predatory tool to strip...
by Tyler Smith | Apr 27, 2026 | Business Transactions
In the early days of a startup, the culture is often defined by sacrifice. Founders and early employees frequently work for “free” or for sweat equity, viewing their unpaid labor as a badge of honor or a necessary bridge to a seed round. But, this team player...
by Shirley Roberson | Apr 18, 2026 | Business Transactions
Last week, you asked your business attorney to take a quick look at a short contract you received from a new service provider. You believe it shouldn’t take your attorney more than a few minutes to review and confirm that everything makes sense, and you can sign the...
by Jennifer Mancera | Mar 27, 2026 | Business Transactions
Why California Employers Should Pay AttentionWhy Remote Workforces Can Create More RIF Exposure, Not LessWhere Employers Commonly Get in to TroubleA Practical Reduction-in-Force Plan for California EmployersWhere Employer Liability Risk HidesHow Our Office Helps With...
by Jennifer Mancera | Feb 9, 2026 | Business Transactions
Don’t Miss The Deadline To Issue New Why Employers Are Paying Attention: Immigration Protections Are Front and Center In CaliforniaBeyond what the notice contains, how you send it to employees matters. Emergency Contact Designation and Notification ProceduresA...
