Just as San Diego employers were preparing to implement the new Department of Labor (DOL) rules regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime exemption and income thresholds a significant change has forced an immediate hold for many small and mid-sized San Diego businesses. A Texas Judge has issued a...
The Future for Independent Contractors in California
There has been an historic change in how employees or independent contractors are classified, especially here in California. California employers with 1099 workers face audits from every direction. The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently added 700 auditors who will be entirely focused upon auditing businesses in search of misclassified...
Self Crafted Contracts Lead to Expensive Disputes
Many start-up companies and small business professionals attempt to download and modify their own business contracts, or create them based upon a contract from a previous employment experience. After decades of experience as a business attorney I can tell you self crafted contracts lead to expensive disputes and lost profits....
Effective Business Contracts Produce Smoother and More Profitable Business Transactions
Allen Barron's unique legal, tax, business advisory and accounting expertise provide solid insight into how a business can ensure maximum profit and success. One of the crucial components of any business strategy lies in the quality of the contracts deployed across the business itself. Based upon our decades of business...
The Importance of an Operating Agreement for an LLC
Many LLCs in California are unfortunately started with downloaded forms off of legal websites. People just want to get their business up and running for the least amount possible. However, the second that your business starts to make money you have two really important problems: California law provides preference to...
Business Contract Review Services
Should you sign the contract in front of you? How intense is the pressure upon you to sign? Here's a pro tip: The higher the pressure to sign it, the more likely it is you need the experienced contract attorneys at Allen Barron to review it. Business contracts form the...
Business Contracts Guide Transactions to Successful Conclusions
Experienced business professionals know from experience that business contracts guide transactions to successful conclusions. They understand the value and importance of a well-crafted business contract and the role it will play in reducing misunderstandings and contract disputes. A well conceived business contract clearly establishes the intent and role of each...
Business Contract Creation and Review
The contract attorneys at Allen Barron provide extensive business contract creation and review services. The business contract is the basis of all fundamental business here in San Diego, and the quality of your business contracts will ultimately determine the success or failure of your company. Unfortunately, many small business owners and...
Buying a Business in San Diego
What is the best strategy to acquire a business or purchase a competitor? Buying a business in San Diego is legally quite complex, and the experienced business advisers and attorneys at Allen Barron will guide you through the process. Mergers and acquisitions are structured to provide our clients with the...