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According to the data cited within the California Residential Remodeling/Renovation Market Study, home improvement is a multi-billion dollar industry in the state. For contractors, the remodeling and renovation business offers many different opportunities. Home improvement projects in California that exceed $500 in cost require a proper license a…

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process where parties agree to have a neutral third party (arbitrator) decide, after reviewing the evidence and hearing the arguments. It is not uncommon for commercial contracts to contain pre-dispute arbitration clauses that mandate the arbitration of any dispute that might arise. Here, our Fremont co…

Do you own and operate a medical practice in California? If you are considering selling your professional practice, it is imperative that you know how to effectively navigate the transaction. Minimizing your liability risk—both before and after the sale of the medical practice—is crucial. In this article, our Fremont lawyer for selling a medical…

If you are the owner and operator of a medical practice in California and you are preparing to bring on another physician or a management company, it is imperative to have a comprehensive understanding of our state’s fee-splitting laws. A key point is that California law prohibits doctors from splitting fees with non-licensed individuals and non-…

The California Health Care Foundation reports that approximately 75,000 physicians are in active practice in our state. Are you a doctor who is considering buying a group medical practice? It is crucial that you ensure the transaction is structured properly. You could buy the entire business or, potentially, you could purchase its assets. Here, o…

On January 1st, 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act was signed into law. The law official took effect on January 1st, 2024. Notably, it requires existing entities—companies that existed prior to 2024—to file their initial BOIR (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) by January 1st, 2025. An important deadline is approaching. It is crucial that…

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 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 d…

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. Here…

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…