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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are essential legal agreements for maintaining the integrity of a business. NDAs apply to both partnerships and employee contracts for making sure that there are legal protections in place for proprietary information at your company....
Mergers and acquisitions represent as many potential risks and liabilities to a company and its executives as the potential benefits. Companies may want to see that such transactions move quickly to take advantage of the economic benefits related to expanded customer...
Business owners often face complex decisions. Each day, you might need to justify a product price increase, lay out a new marketing strategy or alter your manufacturing specifications to meet regulatory requirements. And to stay in business long-term, you want to...
All companies in California maintain some type of data that is used for the development, operation and support of their organization. Often, a majority of a company's data is confidential and has to be securely stored to prevent it from getting into the wrong hands....
Succession plans are specific instructions for who will take over a business if you retire, leave the company or become incapacitated. Having one in place allows you to choose who you think will be the most successful candidate to take over your role. It can also...
There may come a time when you need to consider agreeing to an acquisition or merger of your California business. When you are participating in a merger or acquisition as a seller, there are numerous aspects you need to consider before agreeing to a deal. At Cadden...
An important part of managing your California company is protecting its assets and proprietary information. However, business transactions and other circumstances may require you to share some data with other businesses, organizations or individuals. In these...
No matter what size your California business is, you may reach a point when it is time to end its legal status and move on. There are specific steps you need to follow and forms you must file to dissolve your business entity. Following the state's instructions...
California is well-known for having the highest individual tax rate in the country. In spite of this, some of the biggest and most profitable companies, such as Google and Facebook, call California home. In fact, CNBC estimates that California enjoyed the highest...
Acquiring a company is a huge decision. If you are planning on acquiring a company, you should know as much about the company you are targeting as possible. The process of reviewing a company before an acquisition is called due diligence, and it is a crucial part of...