September 25, 2018

FitzGerald Yap Kreditor Partner, Lynne Bolduc, will be attending the National Investment Banking Association (“NIBA”) Conference in New York City in November 2018. It will be the 145th NIBA Conference, held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel on October 31st and November 1st. Lynne is a member of the Board of Directors of NIBA.

August 30, 2018

In April 2018, Lynne Bolduc, Partner at FitzGerald Yap Kreditor, LLP, served on a disruptive financing panel in Las Vegas at the Planet MicroCap 2018 Conference. The panel discussed regulatory and legal issues to consider for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Token Sales.

August 21, 2018

Eric Dean, who is a partner at FitzGerald Yap Kreditor LLP, recently wrote an article on the Dynamex case, in which the California Supreme Court further defined the strict limitations on employers designating workers as independent contractors. This article concerns two more recent cases in California for “off the clock” time spent by workers in providing services to their employer.

July 13, 2018

Brokers, Contractors, Hotel Operators, Lenders and many other businesses often designate key personnel or persons who work on a part-time basis as “Independent Contractors” or Form 1099 Personnel.

March 5, 2018

FitzGerald Yap Kreditor partner, Lynne Bolduc, will be attending the 143rd National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) Conference in New York City from March 26 through 27, 2018. Lynne is a member of the Board of Directors of NIBA.

October 17, 2017

Most employers and workers in California know about the state’s “at-will” employment policy. However, they are not always clear about what “at-will employment” means. Failing to understand the finer points of this policy may lead a company to make a wrongful termination that could land them in hot water.

September 28, 2017

In some ways, construction agreements are quite similar to other contracts. They identify who is involved in the project, including defining each individual’s or entity’s role. These contracts also define the rights and responsibilities of each party, and touch on how much compensation will be received and how it should be paid.

September 28, 2017

Going international presents companies with numerous business opportunities. With operations in foreign nations, they can take advantage of resources and relationships that just wouldn’t be available if they restricted their operations to their home country.

September 28, 2017

Real estate is one area of business that always seems to be ripe for a dispute. Whether two parties can’t agree about a property line or there is a problem with the deed of trust, these disputes can quickly become contentious. Is filing a lawsuit inevitable in these situations?

September 15, 2017

In many ways, the steps you take to dissolve a business partnership in California are just as important as those that you used to form it. Proceeding with care is an excellent way to preserve personal and professional relationships and avoid opportunities for disagreements or even litigation.

September 15, 2017

The process of purchasing a business is a complicated one that involves many moving parts. The seasoned business attorneys at FitzGerald Yap Kreditor LLP offer valuable insight into some of the most important aspects of the process.

September 15, 2017

In business, there are plenty of times when you make a decision to outsource a service that you might be able to perform internally.

September 15, 2017

Ending a business partnership in California can be complicated from a personal, financial and legal standpoint. It is crucial to make sure that you complete this process correctly so that you do not end up with expensive and time-consuming issues that arise after your partnership is no longer operating.

September 15, 2017

California business partnerships are among the easiest and least expensive business entities to establish. Still, there’s much to be said for working with a business attorney since this can help your venture avoid many common pitfalls.

September 13, 2017

Data breaches have been all over the headlines in recent years. Even some of the largest companies in the world have been subject to data breaches that result in the theft of millions of customers’ personal information.

September 13, 2017

It seems that even small businesses are not immune to the global nature of today’s economy. Whether your company provides a product or service, there is a strong chance that you will encounter the need to transact business internationally.

September 13, 2017

Many entrepreneurs don’t prioritize consulting with a California business lawyer when they are forming a start-up. They have many other things to do. Finding a suitable location, lining up suppliers, developing a marketing strategy and a million other considerations claim their attention.

September 5, 2017

Developers may find themselves confronting numerous issues as they prepare for a new project. One of those issues may relate to preservation easements.

August 28, 2017

Whether your company is a start-up or a well-established multi-national corporation, chances are good that the executives within the organization spend a great deal of time wondering whether or not their capital structure is appropriate.

August 21, 2017

Where a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company is making a business or real estate loan or entering into an equipment or real estate lease, the principals of the entity are often required to execute a guaranty.