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.

August 21, 2017

It is important to carefully consider your corporate management structure before incorporating. As a new business, you may be considering incorporating because of the many liability protections a corporation offers the business owners.

August 21, 2017

Countless California real estate developers found themselves in financial and legal messes after the economic downturn of 2008.

June 16, 2017

FYK is a law firm that provides a full range of legal, advisory and consultation services to its business and real estate clients throughout the State of California. Our commitment is to ensure that we handle all of your legal issues with the utmost attention to detail, so you can focus on running your business.

June 14, 2017

ARE ADJUSTMENTS IN ROOM RATES DURING A DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY A VIOLATION OF LAW? HOTELS AND CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 396

June 7, 2017

Communication results in perceptions by others beyond the intent of the communicator.

June 7, 2017

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND CIVIL LAWSUIT

November 9, 2016

A development agreement is a contract between a landowner and a public agency, such as a city or county government, relating to how an existing property or lot of land that will be significantly changed will be handled between the parties.

November 9, 2016

Mechanic’s liens are an unfortunate reality for some California businesses. In fact, they can become extremely important to subcontractors and suppliers who are owed money for completed projects.

November 9, 2016

When a developer plans to construct a shopping center, state and municipal law requires various building permits to be obtained. That’s because a project of this size must comply with numerous laws so that the people who work in, or visit the property, can do so in safety.

November 8, 2016

California’s governor, Jerry Brown, recently signed a pair of important bills that may affect businesses across the state. The two laws are expected to restrict how much greenhouse gas a commercial or industrial venture can emit, as well as increase the power of the California Air Resources Board.

November 8, 2016

Occasionally, investors have to get creative when they want to take advantage of an opportunity. Maybe they don’t qualify for a traditional loan or perhaps they have other reasons for looking for a more flexible alternative.

November 8, 2016

Many entrepreneurs have such a single-minded focus on getting their idea into production that they fail to build a solid legal foundation for their business.