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5 Steps to Register an Out-of-State Business in California
Explore our easy, step-by-step guide on registering your out-of-state business in California.
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What Venture Capital Investors Look for in Legal Due Diligence
Due diligence is the process venture capital (VC) funds and other investors use to screen and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
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California's Prop 24 Expands Privacy Protections—Enforcement Agency to be Established
On November 3, Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 24, a ballot initiative that will require businesses to comply with some of the most expansive consumer privacy laws in the country. The proposition, also known as the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020 (CPRA), gives California residents additional control over personal information collected by businesses, imposes new compliance obligations for some businesses, and creates a new state agency to enforce consumer privacy laws.
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Alert - SEC Amends Rules to Promote Capital Raising (Reg A, Reg Crowdfunding, Rule 504)
Read about the SEC's amended rules to promote capital raising.
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[Infographic] Corporation or LLC?
Many entrepreneurs wonder which entity structure is right for their business.
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Congress Expected to Pass $900B Stimulus Bill
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill before the holidays. The bill will include financial assistance for individuals and households, as well as businesses.
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California Passes Proposition 22—Major Victory for Lyft, Uber and DoorDash
On November 3, California voters approved Proposition 22 to allow certain technology companies to classify their app-based drivers as independent contractors
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California’s AB 2257 Exempts Additional Occupations from Employee Classification Under AB 5
AB 2257 makes it easier for certain additional categories of service providers to be classified as independent contractors by exempting them from the “ABC test” implemented by AB 5, if they can meet certain conditions.
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Seattle Approves New Payroll Tax
On July 6, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 119810. The new law imposes a payroll tax on large employers doing business in Seattle, including nonprofit organizations.
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SEC Expands Definition of “Accredited Investor”
On August 26th, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended its definition of “accredited investor” to include additional categories of individuals and entities that would qualify to invest in certain private offerings exempted from registration under the Securities Act of 1933
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Rise of the SPACs: An Alternative Way to Going Public
It’s 2020 and the once-eschewed special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are back in style. Private companies, unsure about their prospects in a traditional IPO with the current COVID environment, are increasingly relying on SPACs as a cheaper, faster way to go public.
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Calculating PPP Loan Forgiveness
Learn how to calculate PPP loan forgiveness.
