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What’s New
2017
December
The New Year Brings New Rules for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
November
A Last-Minute Word to the Wise for Soon-to-be Corporations and LLCs in CA
Reverse Veil Piercing: Another Reason to Pay Your Bills
October
By Reading This Blog, You Are Agreeing To…
September
Is Blockchain Technology the Future? The State of Delaware Will Find Out
August
California Continues to Lead the Way to Maintain Online Privacy
July
FinTech 2017: The Changing World of Financial Services and Customer Expectations. A Primer about the FinTech Influence.
Online Filing Available for LLC Statements of Information
Serge Filatov was named a 2017 Northern California Rising Star
Big Changes Are Happening to California Tax Law
Urgent LLC Alert – Erroneous Tax Refunds
June
LLC Tax Reminders
Tamara Pow will be speaking to the CalCPA Santa Cruz Discussion Group on June 14th about 1031 Exchanges, Drop & Swap and Swap
Tamara Pow will be presenting to the Bay Area Apartment Brokers Forum on June 14th
May
In An Attempt to Avoid Identity Theft, The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is Sending Out Additional Forms to Taxpayers a
Congratulations to Tamara!
California Bureau of Real Estate Releases Warning to Real Estate Salespersons Who Mislead Consumers into Believing That They A
Beware of the New Form W-2 Email Phishing Scam
April
How to Beat Real Estate Passive Loss Rules and Deduct Rental Losses
February
Ethics of Lawyering in a Digital Age
Cannabis Cash – Green Industry’s Troubles with Greenbacks
January
LLC Alert! Updated LLC Forms
How to Become a Secured Creditor on Personal Property
Not So Fast Getting Out of that Guaranty! (A story about a real estate loan and guaranty.)
Oh No! I don’t own what I thought I did – saving your deal when you are the infringer
2018
June
Buyer’s Due Diligence When Buying Real Property
May
Supporting the 2018 Fight Stroke Walk
April
The Buyer’s Checklist to Buying Commercial Real Estate in California
The Brokerage Agreement – What to look out for?
Negative Covenants in Loan Agreements – Think Through What You Really Want To Add
Tamara Has Received the YWCA Silicon Valley Tribute to Women Award
March
Strategy Law Is A Gold Sponsor of the 2018 Fight Stroke Walk
2016
December
What Should LLC Managers Get Paid?
Consider Carefully the Powers Granted to LLC Managers!
Electing and Removing LLC Managers – What You Need to Know
November
Corporation Alert! New Statement of Information Forms
Bob Hawn presenting to the Internet & Privacy Law Committee on November 8th
Should your LLC be Member Managed or Manager Managed? Don’t take this critical decision lightly.
October
Online Agreements: Size Matters!
California Conforms to New Tax Due Dates – Update your Agreements!
LLC Operating Agreements – Failure to Contribute, Part II
Strategy Law is sponsoring C2SV
LLC Operating Agreements – Failure to Contribute, Part I
September
Promissory Notes: Practical Considerations When Entering Into A Note
I’m So Happy – Keeping the Peace With IP Infringement Clauses
Loans and Liens and . . . What Can Go Wrong Here (Part 2)? The Devil is in the Details – Protecting a Lender’s Collateral Po
Dealing with the Unknown – How Does Indemnification Get Triggered and What Happens Next
August
Loans and Liens and. . .What Can Go Wrong Here? Protecting a Lender’s Collateral Position Under the UCC – Once Again the Devil
The Loan Commitment or Term Sheet – Have You Thought Through Everything That You Are Agreeing To?
Creatively Covering Customers’ Catastrophes: Cover THIS!
July
Limitations on Deductibility of LLC Member’s Share of Losses
LLC Alert: New FTB Ruling Regarding LLC Fee For Sale of Real Estate Inventory
LLC ALERT: New California LLC Forms!
Crowdfunding: Are you the Right Investor?
June
New California LLC Statement of Information Forms – Don’t be caught unaware!
Beware of an Inadvertent Tax Termination of Your LLC
Crowdfunding – Is this the deal for you?
LLC Owners – Don’t forget to pay your LLC’s 2016 gross receipts fee by June 15!
Make Sure You Understand Pass Through Entities Before Forming a Limited Liability Company
May
Beware – Your Gift of LLC Interests to a Family Member May Be Disallowed
Creatively Covering Customers Catastrophes: The Exciting World of IP Infringement Indemnification
The Basics of Basis: Ten Things all LLC Members Should Understand About Basis
You Must Understand Taxation of Member Contributions to an LLC to Anticipate Tax Considerations for the LLC
April
Is My LLC in Danger of Being Suspended?
Don’t Form an LLC to do Business in California Without First Understanding California LLC Taxes
Beware of Taxes as a Result of Your Contribution to an LLC – Considerations for LLCs Taxed as a Corporation
March
Beware of Income Taxes on Member Contributions to an LLC taxed as a Partnership
LLC Members – Ignoring Self-Employment Taxes when choosing your Business Entity Can be a Costly Mistake
Entering Into A Real Estate Loan? Will You Need a Single Purpose Entity?
Using LLCs For Estate Planning
Business Contracts – Beware of Third Party Beneficiaries -They May Not Be Missing Persons
Limited Liability Companies, California Real Property And Property Taxes
February
Doing Online Business With Europe? New Shield to Replace Your Safe Harbor?
The LLC – The Right Choice For Your Business?
Lenders and Licensing and Exemptions: The World According to the California Finance Lenders Law
January
2016 Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rates
Show Me The Money – And Start With Your Revenue!
2015
December
Capital Structure For Start-Ups: Part 2
General Partnership – What Is it And Am I In One?
New Partnership Tax Return Filing Deadlines
Partnership Alert!
November
Sole Proprietorship – Is it right for me?
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW ALLOWS FINDERS TO HELP WITH START-UP FINANCING
We Are Not Going There! The Limits of Waivers in Loan Guaranties
Loans With High Rates of Interest – Be Careful About Usury
October
Be Careful When Leasing A Home To Relatives
Capital Structure For Start-Ups: Part I
Bob Hawn Presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California
September
Understanding the Benefits of Incorporating Your Business
Why Tax Planning Is Essential for Your Business
Choice of Entity: What to Consider When You Choose Your Business Structure
August
A Closer Look at LLCs
Reasons the California Secretary of State Rejects Corporate Filings
July
The Importance of Hiring a Lawyer for Your Start-Up
California Benefit and Flexible Purpose Corporations: What You Need to Know
June
Funding Your New Company
Do You Need a Lawyer When You Sell Your Business?
May
What Are the Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Attorney?
Unreasonable Behavior: I Know It When I See It!
The Secret Side of UCC Financing Statements
April
The Hardware of Technology Laws in Silicon Valley [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tamara Pow Presenting to Santa Cruz CalCPA on May 14th
How a Lawyer Can Help Your Business
How to Launch a Start-Up Business Fast
March
Spotlight on Technology Law
Robert Hawn to Speak on “Enterprise Structure and Tax” at CEB Event
Bob Hawn Appointed to the State Bar Mentoring Task Force
Finding the Right Lawyer for Your Business
February
Robert Hawn Appointed Chair of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar
Choosing a Structure for Your Business Start-Up
All About Misleading Certificate of Status Solicitations
2014
December
The Importance of a Real Estate Lawyer
Understanding Debt Financing and Loan Transactions
Understanding Employment Law
Your Terms Of Use May Already Be Dead
November
What Is Corporate Law?
October
The Steps of Hiring an Attorney
Spotlight on Business and Entity Formations
What Is the Role of the Real Estate Attorney?
August
Bob Hawn Speaking at Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California
The New California LLC Act – Part I, Forming the LLC
Chair of the State Bar’s Business Law Section
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