Recent Blog Posts
New California Law for Employees vs. Independent Contractors
The new employee versus independent contractor law is here and about to take effect. This bill is better known as Assembly Bill No. 5 (AB 5), and here’s an overview of what you should know about it if you do business in California. What is California’s AB 5? California’s AB 5 is legislation that… Read More »
Non-Disclosure Agreements: Protecting Employers
Employees may find themselves across the desk from someone asking them to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), sometimes referred to as a confidentiality agreement. NDAs are common in business. They are designed to protect important and confidential information related to the successful running of a business. However, just because NDAs generally are used in… Read More »
The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements for Employers
There are many reasons employers should consider the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Sometimes referred to as a confidentiality agreement, an NDA is a contract wherein the parties agree that certain facts are not to be discussed outside of certain circumstances. Types of NDAs There are three basic types of NDAs: Multilateral NDAs Bilateral… Read More »
Do You Have to Pay Your “White-Collar” Employees Overtime?
As a business owner, you might want to avoid paying overtime to your employees if you don’t have to; however, many businesses make the mistake of assuming that employees are exempt from overtime rules because they are paid a salary or they have a certain job title such as “manager” or “sales.” The Fair… Read More »
What You Need to Know Before Signing a Reality TV Contract
Finding out you might be on a Reality TV show is a big deal. It’s a cause for celebration, but it’s also a time for caution. The producers of the show are going to want you to sign a contract. Many people are so excited for the chance to be on TV that they… Read More »
Production Counsel: Why Does an Independent Filmmaker Need a Lawyer?
Being an independent filmmaker is challenging. You have to manage all of the responsibilities that are handled by dozens of different people at a major studio. However, in order to thrive as filmmaker you have to learn when to get help. While hiring a lawyer may not be high on your list of necessary… Read More »
Are You Classifying Employees Correctly?
Wage and hour issues can be a major source of difficulty and liability for small- and medium-sized businesses. Many of these issues come up because employees are not properly classified. Most commonly, nonexempt employees are mistakenly classified as exempt employees, and employees are mistakenly classified as independent contractors. Ensuring your employees are classified correctly… Read More »
The Basic Rules and Laws You Need to Understand Before Flying Drones in California
Drones are big business in California. Enterprising entrepreneurs are using these unmanned aerial vehicles to do everything from mapping crop yields to taking wedding videos to performing roof inspections. But, personal and commercial drones are governed by several different sets of laws and regulations. If you want to avoid facing heavy fines, you need… Read More »
Why Small Business Owners Should Outsource “In-House” Counsel
When you’re running a small business you do it all. You manage everything from customer service to production to vendor negotiations. But, one area where you can’t do it all is when it comes to legal issues. Unlike major corporations, you cannot afford to have an expensive in-house counsel look over your daily activities…. Read More »
