Understand Indian Law Before Entering Into Business Transactions with Native American Tribes

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Doing Business with Native American Tribes

Since its creation, the federal government has contracted with and passed laws affecting the self-determination of Native Americans. State governments have also entered into agreements or “compacts” with tribes, typically involving gaming and taxes on products and services offered by tribal entities. These laws and agreements have created significant opportunities for private entities to do business with Native American tribes and on reservation land in many areas, including real estate, natural resources, retail and commercial enterprises, as well as tourism and entertainment. Continue reading

Recent California Marijuana Legislation

In a recent article, a historic piece of legislation has been passed in California with the legalization of marijuana. Medicinal and recreational smokers can legally purchase cannabis from their local dispensary, wherever marijuana is sold. Residents must be eighteen years of age or older and have a medical marijuana card. Local dispensaries must be licensed to sale marijuana in the state of California. Continue reading

SBEMP LLC. hosts 3rd annual entrepreneurial awards to celebrate the business leadership of local area professionals. They were able to recognize the diversity, and excellence in the economic industry. SBEMP recognized those individuals in the Coachella Valley making a tremendous difference in the local community. Many local leaders under the radar were recognized at their Economic Leadership Conference. 

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Women in California employed by the government have received new protection regarding wage discrimination through a bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown, according to an article on the Sacramento Bee. Under Assembly Bill 46, wage discrimination claims can be pursued by female public employees through the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or in court. Under the California Equal Pay Act, only employees in the private sector could pursue these claims. 

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According to a study conducted, it was revealed that 40 percent of adults could hardly detect signs associated with STDs. Another research conducted by Mintel showed that at least 28 percent of youths aged below 25 years would not go for a check-up even after having sex that wasn’t protected. This is probably because most of them do not understand the severe effects associated with the diseases. STDs have been associated with causing cancer, infertility and other serious illness.


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If you feel you haven’t received the quality of service you paid for and were promised, you should contact an experienced Coachella Valley business litigation law firm. They will look at the contract, the advertised services and the work you received and advise you on the steps you should take next. A good law firm will be able to determine if the company is guilty of false advertising or did not meet their contractual obligation.

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