Is My NDA Enforceable? Recent Developments in California Law
Nondisclosure and confidentiality provisions have become common in employment separation agreements as more people have been speaking up about sexual…
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Legal Considerations When Investing in NFTs
Recent developments in blockchain technology have made it possible to own verifiable, digital “prints” of media properties. Transactions involving these…
Read MoreBusiness, Passion, and the Greater Good: Using Benefit Corporations for Profit and Purpose
You are forming a corporation, great! Corporations offer many protections and benefits for entrepreneurs. But corporations are also closely regulated…
Read MoreOverbroad Confidentiality Agreement Found to Illegally Restrict an Employee’s Right to Work
California courts routinely refuse to enforce employment agreements that have non-compete provisions, and more frequently are rejecting certain non-solicitation provisions,…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Amended Homestead Exemption Provides Increased Protection for Homeowners
A homestead exemption protects a specified dollar amount of a debtor’s equity in his or her principal dwelling from attachment…
Read MoreConfidentiality is a Top Priority and You Should Make It Yours, Too
The SEC and other regulatory bodies have made protecting the non-public personal information of clients a top priority. This can…
Read More“PAY WHEN PAID“ CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CLAUSE UNENFORCEABLE
In the recent appellate case Crosno Construction Inc v. Travelers (2020), the Fourth District Court of Appeal (which includes San…
Read MoreWill Morgan Stanley Compensate Clients Following Massive Order-Entry Outage?
On March 25th, Murphy’s law took full effect when Morgan Stanley’s order entry and order status systems ground to halt,…
Read MoreWhat is the California Consumer Privacy Act?
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which took effect on January 1, 2020, significantly changes businesses’ legal obligations in collecting…
Read MoreThree Tips for New Investors
Investment opportunities come in all shapes and sizes – from traditional 401(k) contributions and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firms to…
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