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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,…

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 th…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…