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3 Ways to Celebrate National Women's Small Business Month
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
October is National Women's Small Business Month, and at a time when the news concerning women employees getting equal pay might be depressing, the news...
Oracle Sued for Gender Pay Gap
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
At this point, it's pretty safe to assume that every tech company, from Google and Twitter to that virtual reality "unicorn" you never heard of, is being sued...
Will I Have to Pay Unemployment If I Cut Staff Hours?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you have employees, chances are you have to pay state unemployment insurance taxes. Exactly how much you'll pay will depend on where your business is...
Los Angeles Approves Rules for Marijuana Dispensaries
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
California's recreational pot law goes into effect in January, and the state's largest metropolitan area wants to be ready. On Monday, the Los Angeles city...
7 Strangest Patent, Trademark Cases
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If small businesses don't have their intellectual property in order and legally protected, they could be in big trouble. That's why we normally take patents,...
Legal Tips for Bringing on a Silent Partner
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's one of those terms you hear in business circles, but have a hard time defining: silent partner. It sounds pretty cool, but what does it actually...