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In determining the form of a business entity investors should always consider the effect of state taxes. In this regard, it is important to note that certain pass-through entities (i.e. entities where the income is taxed at the investors’ level) that are not subject to income taxation must nevertheless pay certain minimum state-level taxes.

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Like most California tribes, a tribal council governs the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. But in December 2011, and again in February 2013, the Tribe’s governing council became embroiled in an internal power struggle with the tribal council ultimately splitting into three competing factions. Each of the factions claimed to be the Tribe’s sole and lawful governing body. Two of the tribal factions formed tribal courts, with each court issuing competing rulings recognizing themselves as the Tribe’s lawfully constituted tribal court and the council that appointed them as the Tribe’s lawful governing council.

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For many business owners, the idea of a trusted employee running off with the company customer list and using it for her own purpose is the stuff of nightmares. Such an act feels so inherently wrong, you might assume you’ve got a slam-dunk grounds for a misappropriation lawsuit. But the reality is not quite so simple.

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Lawsuits are a time- consuming process that can destroy a business partnership. Moreover, usually the party that wins the dispute ends up losing a lot of money. Therefore, it’s essential to include a pre-litigation mediation clause as part a two-party business contract.

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There is probably no greater overlooked sector of real estate investing than investing in raw, vacant land. If you are investing in raw land, you should be aware of how to do so effectively. You should first be aware that the rules regulating raw land investing are different than the rules regulating a standard property acquisition.

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Although California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, officially declared the drought to be over, the state still encourages water conservation and efficiency. 

Recently, SCA 9 was proposed by Senator Steve Glazier (Democrat Orinda) to help mitigate the effects of future droughts on California by incentivizing the construction of rainwater capture systems. 

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When two parties want to settle a dispute, negotiation and mediation are two avenues they can try rather than immediately filing a lawsuit with the courts. Both are self-help methods to solving disagreements between two parties, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

What’s Involved in Negotiation?

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