What steps should you take to establish and manage intellectual property for offshore licensing? You have unique ideas, processes, mechanical inventions or even software code that you would like to license to offshore partners. This is an excellent strategy to expand your business scope and profitability, and to leverage existing...
The Quality of a Business Contract Affects the Probability of Litigation
The quality of a business contract affects the probability of litigation during any transaction or relationship it governs, and a well drafted business contract guides the parties smoothly and efficiently. We are often asked why people who use download sites are taking such a risk? The answer is quite simple:...
Responsibility of Amazon and Online Sellers to Indemnify California Prop 65
What is the responsibility of Amazon and online sellers to indemnify California Prop 65 risk for the platforms they wish to sell upon? Proposition 65 (often referred to simply as “Prop 65”) enforcement continues to grow increasingly challenging for those who sell products in online portals. This is especially true...
Starting a new Limited Liability Corporation in San Diego
There is a lot for a new business person to learn when starting a new Limited Liability Corporation in San Diego or Southern California. Getting your start-up business going and becoming profitable is a challenge for any business person. The experienced business advisers and attorneys at Allen Barron provide much...
Indemnification for California Prop 65 for All Channels of Distribution
Individuals and small businesses who sell through distribution channels such as Amazon E-Bay, Etsy and others should be concerned about indemnification for California Prop 65 exposure. Allen Barron is cautioning all business entities regarding their legal responsibility and liability to indemnify online platforms regarding California Prop 65 exposure for all...
Important Facts About Buy Sell Agreements
There are many facts about buy sell agreements which new companies, LLCs and partnerships in San Diego need to consider. The integrated tax, legal, accounting and business advisory team provide sound counsel to those who are forming a new business. We help to prepare a great number of documents for...
What is the Difference Between a Stock Purchase and an Asset Purchase?
What is the difference between a stock purchase and an asset purchase? Which is the best strategy for your unique situation? There are primarily two ways to purchase part or all of a company or competitor: a "stock purchase" and an "asset purchase." An asset purchase allows you to selectively...
How Do You Polish Your Business Before You Sell it in San Diego?
If you intend to sell your company, or believe there may be another business or individual who is interested in acquiring you it is important to polish your business before you sell it in San Diego to make sure everything is in order. This will maximize the value of your...
Tax and Legal Advice When Selling a Business
What do you need to know if you intend to sell your San Diego business? It is important to have integrated tax and legal advice when selling a business to ensure maximum net profit and to limit contingent liability. Allen Barron is uniquely positioned to advise business owners when they...