The IRS and the state of California have both stepped up their enforcement action against business owners who misclassify employees as independent contractors. A colleague’s friend, a small California business owner, was recently fined $150,000 for Worker’s Comp...
Small businesses can ill afford litigation – not only because of the cost, but also for the time and attention lawsuits can divert from your business. Here are six tips to help you avoid one of the most prevalent sources of business litigation: employee lawsuits. 1. ...
Are you thinking about launching a new business this year? If so, you need to set the right legal foundation or risk costly consequences down the road. Here are five essential legal tips for entrepreneurs: 1. Find a business lawyer. The best time to have a...
Being the owner of a family business can complicate your personal estate planning, since no doubt much of the wealth you want to pass on to your heirs is tied up in the business. Being able to do so in a tax-advantaged way – and in a way that won’t cause a family...
