Cell Time
- posted: Sep. 03, 2014
- Articles,  Employment,  Business,  Political,  Business Law,  JOBS Act
by: Andrew K Jacobson Employers have long known that they have to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses like mileage or meals with clients. Now employers can add cell phone costs, when Read More
eJuror Scam
Don't get scammed -- there is a scam email pretending to be from your friendly federal district court. It states that you have been selected for jury duty in federal Read More
eJuror Scam
Don't get scammed -- there is a scam email pretending to be from your friendly federal district court. It states that you have been selected for jury duty in federal Read More
Don't Put It On My TTAB
- posted: Jul. 30, 2014
- Business,  Trademarks
by: Andrew K Jacobson If an executive agency, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) decides an issue, are courts bound to follow that decision? The circuit courts of appeal have multiple Read More
Foiling the Hyenas
- posted: Jul. 05, 2014
- Articles,  High Technology Law,  Business,  Political,  Business Law,  Consumer Credit
by: Andrew K Jacobson Biologists assure us that scavengers are an important part of the ecosystem, because they consume the carrion so that the material can enter the food chain again. In Read More
Employment Law Update - How up to date are you?
- posted: Jun. 13, 2014
- Articles,  Employment,  High Technology Law,  Business,  Uncategorized,  Political,  Business Law,  JOBS Act,  Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act
By Daniel Richardson Is your employee handbook up to date? An up to date employee handbook is important because it outlines for the employee the employer’s policies and procedures as well Read More
Employment Law Update - How up to date are you?
- posted: Jun. 13, 2014
- Articles,  Employment,  High Technology Law,  Business,  Uncategorized,  Political,  Business Law,  JOBS Act,  Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act
By Daniel Richardson Is your employee handbook up to date? An up to date employee handbook is important because it outlines for the employee the employer’s policies and procedures as well Read More
Game of -- Pawns?
- posted: Jun. 06, 2014
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  High Technology Law,  Business,  Political,  Business Law,  Trade Secrets
The FBI has asked us all to be on the lookout for foreign intelligence agents -- in the form of American students who interned overseas. [caption id="attachment_1612" align="alignright" width="202"] Easily sacrificed?[/caption] The Read More
Forming a Business Entity… Which Entity is Right for Your Small Business or Start-up?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2014
- Business Counseling,  Business,  Business Law
By Daniel Richardson One of the most common questions I am asked by owners of small businesses and start-ups is whether they should form a business entity, such as a corporation Read More
Shallow Pockets
- posted: Apr. 01, 2014
- Business Counseling,  Employment,  Business,  Business Law
By Andrew Jacobson The first question plaintiff lawyers ask when a new lawsuit comes their way is “where are the deep pockets?” Suing the villain is fine, but winning only gets Read More
Scam Alert -- Court "Notice of Appearance"
- posted: Mar. 28, 2014
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  High Technology Law,  Business,  Political,  Business Law
by Andrew Jacobson If you receive a "court notice" via email, don't open it -- it is a scam designed to add to your computer malware designed to get you to Read More
Entrepreneurial Trap
- posted: Jan. 31, 2013
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Business
Entrepreneurs in California sometimes want to organize their companies in other states, like Delaware or Nevada. They learn that companies can pay less in franchise fees in Nevada, or that Read More
Sins of Wages
- posted: Jan. 08, 2013
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Employment,  High Technology Law,  Business
Both employers and employees need to review their wage statements for the new year, because California has amended Labor Code 226 to identify nine types of information that has to be Read More
How Much for an Attorney-to-Be?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2012
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Business
Lawyers love Latin -- it makes the sordid sound sophisticated. After reading the below, ask yourself cui bono? Who benefits? Judge William Pauley recently knocked down an attorneys' fee request: ""Astonishingly, Kramer Levin Read More
Business Owners: Keep Your Networks Secure
- posted: Jul. 22, 2012
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Business
Just in case the business owner didn’t have anything to worry about, here is a new headache to avoid. EPN Inc., also known as Checknet, Inc. is a collection agency Read More
Tips for Employers About Tips in California
- posted: Jun. 15, 2012
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Employment,  Business
California has a long tradition of being employee-friendly: covenants not to compete by employees are unenforceable, and the minimum wage is usually higher in California than that nationally. The same is Read More