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Good Question: When is it Appropriate to Use Forms I’ve Found on the Internet?

 On March 31, 2015
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Every day, we are told that new technologies should disrupt older models of doing business, therefore reducing the price of the goods and services we consume. Does this also hold true for the way in which legal agreements are drafted? Isn’t the availability of free or low-cost forms a good way to reduce my legal costs? Are there any downsides that I should be aware of?

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Guide to Maintaining Your Corporate Protection

 On July 17, 2014
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  You likely incorporated your business because you wanted to avoid personal liability for the debts and liabilities of your business. If you had a major incident involving the company, or were sued as a defendant in a significant litigation matter, you would want to do everything you could to avoid having your personal assets […]

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Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements

 On July 9, 2014
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Our clients are often keenly aware of the benefits of entering into written contracts with customers, vendors and suppliers, but frequently fail to consider the benefits of written employment agreements. Many mistakenly assume that an employment agreement is only utilized when an employee is being hired for a set term, and that such agreements should […]

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Contract Drafting and Negotiation

 On July 8, 2014
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These days, you can find just about any contract you need on the Internet … for free. So why would you pay an attorney to prepare a contract?  It’s a good question that we often get, and it deserves a thoughtful answer. The main thing to consider when using these agreements — whether they are […]

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Software and Technology Agreements

 On July 8, 2014
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Handling agreements that govern the intellectual property of a company takes special skill. One of our core expertise is drafting and negotiating a variety of software and technology agreements, including: •  software license agreements •  master service agreements for software services and implementation •  software escrow agreements •  enterprise hosting agreements •  managed services agreements […]

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Mergers and Acquisitions / Sale or Purchase of Companies

 On July 8, 2014
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Over the years, our proudest moments have been those times that we have successfully guided a company from its inception to the time that it has been acquired for a significant sum. The sale of your company represents a significant milestone, and could trigger the next iteration of your business life. It can also be […]

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Angel and Venture Capital Investment Agreements

 On July 8, 2014
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You have been looking for investment into your emerging company and suddenly you have an investor who is willing to invest a substantial amount of money to seed your venture. Now what should you do? Many of our clients often spend months or even years pursuing investors and negotiating the terms of a potential investment. […]

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Corporate Formation / LLC Formation

 On July 8, 2014
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Why Have An Attorney Incorporate Your Entity? Whether you are starting a new business or expanding into new product lines, we regularly assist companies in making crucial decisions about when to incorporate, where to incorporate, and what type of entity would best address their business needs. Clients routinely inquire about the difference between the services which […]

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Representation of Higher Education Institutions

 On July 8, 2014
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Over the years, we have developed a unique practice in the representation of higher education institutions for their purchase and implementation of enterprise software packages. We are experienced in assisting colleges and universities to develop requests for proposals (RFPs) for software and services, and drafting many of the agreements that will accompany the RFP as the […]

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Business Litigation

 On July 8, 2014
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Many attorneys brag about their record in court and proclaim themselves to be among the toughest and most successful litigators in the state.  While we have achieved many successful resolutions for our clients, if it were up to us, we would never see another courtroom again. California’s courts are among the most backlogged, expensive and frustrating legal […]

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