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5 Permits Your Small Business May Require
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Local permits can often be a roadblock to allowing a small business to actually open its doors to customers. Dealing with permit problems can leave owners in a...
Pregnant Bartender Sues L.A. Pub Over Firing
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A pregnant woman was fired from her bartending gig after her former boss allegedly reprimanded her for not dressing more like a "California hooker." According...
Nat'l Women's Small Business Month: 5 Things to Know
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
October is National Women's Small Business Month. While the glass ceiling may still be alive and well, women are "leaning in" more than ever, and the hard work...
Should Your Clerks Have an Emergency Machete?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A convenience store clerk armed with a machete fended off an attempted armed robber in a scary incident caught on surveillance video. Many store owners may be...
Top 7 Tips for Hiring, Managing Your 1st Employee
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Thinking about hiring your first employee? If so, you'll want to consider a few legal ramifications as well. Many small business owners start out as sole...
How to Draft a Business Franchise Agreement
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
If your small business is flourishing and you're ready to expand into a franchise, congratulations are definitely in order! But so too are some legal...