November 9, 2016

Mechanic’s liens are an unfortunate reality for some California businesses. In fact, they can become extremely important to subcontractors and suppliers who are owed money for completed projects.

November 9, 2016

When a developer plans to construct a shopping center, state and municipal law requires various building permits to be obtained. That’s because a project of this size must comply with numerous laws so that the people who work in, or visit the property, can do so in safety.

November 8, 2016

California’s governor, Jerry Brown, recently signed a pair of important bills that may affect businesses across the state. The two laws are expected to restrict how much greenhouse gas a commercial or industrial venture can emit, as well as increase the power of the California Air Resources Board.

November 8, 2016

Occasionally, investors have to get creative when they want to take advantage of an opportunity. Maybe they don’t qualify for a traditional loan or perhaps they have other reasons for looking for a more flexible alternative.

November 8, 2016

Many entrepreneurs have such a single-minded focus on getting their idea into production that they fail to build a solid legal foundation for their business.

October 26, 2016

FitzGerald Yap Kreditor, LLP, is sponsoring the upcoming National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) conference being held October 26 through 27, 2016 at the Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, California.

October 3, 2016

It seems like more people than ever before are becoming entrepreneurs. This proliferation of startups results from a number of factors such as the economic downturn of a few years ago.

October 3, 2016

Technology and improvements in communications make the world a little smaller every year. It’s why even some modest and new businesses are able to form international partnerships with relative ease.

October 3, 2016

Unless you’re something of a tax enthusiast, you’re probably not clear about what central withholding agreements are and whether or not you need one. That’s why it’s essential to work with experienced Orange County tax lawyers, especially if you happen to be an international artist, performer or athlete.

August 22, 2016

Most business owners are exceptionally wary of unnecessary expenses, especially when they are just getting a new venture off the ground. This makes them look for places to save some money, and they are absolutely right to do so.

August 22, 2016

No business can operate without creating contracts with suppliers, distributors, clients and others. Similarly, it would be impossible to succeed without some means of ensuring that these contracts are honored and enforced.

August 22, 2016

You’ll be faced with numerous decisions as you form a new company. While you’re thinking about which entity type you’ll choose, it will benefit you to consider in which state your company will be formed.

August 2, 2016

The so called “mail box rule” says that if someone puts a letter in the mail with the correct address, the law assumes that the person stated on the letter actually received the letter. Most of us never think about this but certainly when it comes to tax notices, this rule is quiet painful.

August 1, 2016

If a trust owns property in California but the Trustee resides in Florida, or another state, can you still file your petition in California? In other words, can you file a petition in California even if the “principal place of administration” is Florida?

July 18, 2016

Starting a new business is filled with challenges. Chief among these is raising capital. Entrepreneurs who are just getting a venture off of the ground frequently have difficulty obtaining a loan from traditional sources like banks.

July 18, 2016

It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. With many hurdles to overcome, it feels like the new venture is always on the verge of collapse. That’s especially true with raising capital.

July 6, 2016

It’s essential for companies to be able to rely on a variety of contracts to conduct business. At a basic level, a contract is an agreement between two or more parties in which goods or services are received in exchange for consideration.

July 6, 2016

As a California business owner, you have a lot of things on your mind. Worrying about lawsuits brought by or against your company is probably not one of them, but litigation costs small to mid-size businesses in this country more than $35 billion each year.

July 6, 2016

Business partnerships, like all things, eventually come to an end. Some of these agreements simply reach a natural end with the conclusion of a particular deal or project. Others terminate upon the death of one of the partners or because of a dispute between the partners.

April 19, 2016

Whether your business is just getting off the ground, or is already established, it’s likely you have more to do than you may have the time or money to accomplish. Understandably, you will be devoting your attention and resources to the most urgent and crucial issues.