Before incorporating your business, it’s important to know the differences between the various types of corporations. Each type features various filing requirements, tax consequences, and implications for professional liability. These are the common corporation choices for businesses: (more…)

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The establishment of a strong brand is a considerable investment for most small businesses. A business must stand out from the competition, and have a catchy name, or logo customers can identify with. Any logo, symbol, design, phrase, or name can be a trademark. (more…)

A legal professional can make all the difference in winning, or losing your legal claim. Many victims have received the legal compensation they needed to recover from their injuries along with the correct monetary compensation you qualify for under a settlement agreement.

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You don’t need a degree to start your own business, however, knowledge about your niche is helpful. Understanding transactions and contracts in businesses is also useful because you may deal with these every day. (more…)

For ages, people have often felt short-changed while trying to value intellectual property in business transactions. To a large extent, there has also been a need to manage assets. However, determining the intrinsic value, in most instances, has posed to be a great challenge. This is mainly due to the sentimental value attached to an item. However, several approaches can ascertain the value of an article. (more…)

The planned succession of a business to a new owner or manager can be a difficult part of any business plan to achieve, particularly when the need for specialist accountants, lawyers, and business advisors is factored into the equation.  (more…)

Having a comprehensive intellectual property (IP) due diligence review prior to a merger or an acquisition is incredibly important, because IP can affect the seller’s business model and the acquisition decision of the buyer. (more…)

Real estate transactions can be complex. Unfortunately, many real estate deals that appeared to be watertight can go sour. A deal gone badly can cause great harm to either party. (more…)

A “bootstrap buyout,” more formally known as a leveraged buyout (LBO), is a method of obtaining a business wherein the buyer utilizes a blend of other investors’ money and business assets to purchase a business. These are tough times and credit markets are drying up. Finding funds can be difficult, however, these tough times often lead to enormous investment opportunities because there is a good amount of value in an LBO, if you find the right business for the right price. Our Coachella Valley corporate attorneys have gathered a few tips to help ensure your success. (more…)