Stealing Employees from a Nursing Practice in California
A nursing practice is about its people. It is the type of business that requires skilled, experienced nurses on staff to operate competitively. A great nurse is one that has had a lot of training—and many businesses make big investments into their nurses. This raises an important question: Is it legal to take the nurses from a competing busines…
Discrimination Policy Lawyer for Business
We Draft and Review Anti-Discrimination Policies for Businesses in California
Lynnette Ariathurai is an experienced discrimination policy attorney for businesses in California. As of 2016, all companies and organizations with five or more employees are required to draft and distribute a legally compliant anti-discrimination policy. The right…
Considerations When Buying a Veterinarian Practice
Are you considering purchasing a veterinary practice in California? Whether you are looking to take over that practice or you are interested in merging with an existing veterinary practice, it is crucial that you take a proactive approach. Lynnette Ariathurai is committed to providing solutions-focused business law services to veterinarians. He…
Legal Needs in Setting Up a Successful Nursing Company in California
Nursing is one of the most high-demand professions in the Bay Area. CalMatters estimates that there is currently a shortage of 36,000 nurses in our state—and that number is growing. If you are considering setting up your own nursing company in California to help address the need, it is imperative that you have the right structure in place. Here…
Veterinarian Malpractice (Holding Vets Accountable for Professional Negligence)
As licensed professionals in California, veterinarians can be held liable for malpractice. It is a risk that needs to be considered along with the range of different considerations that need to be addressed—from the compensation structure to an office lease to making preparations for defending the business when something might go wrong. Within …
Legal Considerations When Closing a Veterinarian Practice
Are you preparing to close a veterinarian practice in California? It is crucial that you take a proactive, detailed, focused approach. You need to comply with all state regulations and wind down your professional practice in an orderly manner so that you can best protect your financial interests. In this article, our Bay Area business lawyer fo…
Merging Veterinarian Practices – What to Expect
Do you own and operate a veterinary practice in the Bay Area of California? Are you considering merging with another practice? Doing so may be a great opportunity to create business synergies and to grow your practice. At the same time, you need to be properly prepared. Mergers are complicated—especially for professional practices. Here, our Ba…
Legal Considerations When Entering Partnership in a Construction Company
Construction is a booming industry in California. There are many opportunities for businesses. You may be considering expanding your efforts in the industry by purchasing a construction company or entering a partnership. Before you enter partnership in a construction company in California, there are key things that you should know. In this arti…
Merging Veterinarian Practices – What to Expect
Are you a veterinarian in California who owns a practice and is preparing to expand or transform it? Building a group veterinary practice is complicated. You may be considering merging your professional practice with another existing business. Here, our Fremont business lawyer for veterinary practices highlights what you should expect if you ar…
Employees vs. Contractors in Construction – Labor Designation
Construction is a labor intensive business. All companies in the construction industry should have a well-designed structure in place for handling their workforce. Some work may be performed by contractors instead of employees and there are strict rules and regulations regarding worker classification. Improper labor designation could lead to bi…