The substantial recent decision in a Prop 65 appeal highlights risk for businesses under California's Proposition 65 as it applies to the upcoming deadline to come into compliance with clear and reasonable warning labels. In the case of "Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment" the...
Major Change in California Independent Contractor Misclassification Law
There has been a major change in California independent contractor misclassification law as the result of a recent decision by the California Supreme Court. The ramifications of the decision in this case will be challenging for many San Diego business owners and employers to accept and implement. The new laws...
Is This The End of the OVDP for IRS FBAR Disclosures
Is this the end of the OVDP for IRS FBAR disclosures regarding offshore bank accounts, investment accounts and assets? The IRS has in fact announced it will close the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program or OVDP on September 28, 2018. The IRS has strongly recommended that all US taxpayers, including resident...
Many Half Efforts By Business Owners Will Result in Prop 65 Penalties and Litigation
As the deadline of August 30 approaches for California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) compliance I continue to be amazed at the general disregard which many business owners seem to be taking with regard to their responsibilities, exposure and substantial financial risk associated under the oft misunderstood measure. Many half efforts...