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Boutin Jones Inc. and Clear Advocacy, LLC Form Strategic Alliance
Boutin Jones Inc. and Clear Advocacy, LLC have entered into a strategic alliance to provide lobbying and…
Businesses Using Independent Contractors in the Usual Course of Business Need to Consider Converting to Employees Because of a New California Supreme Court Case
On April 30, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court,…
An Attorneys’ Fees Provision Does Not Guarantee Award of Attorneys’ Fees Even if You Prevail
The California Supreme Court recently held that the assertion of a contract as an affirmative defense does…
The Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Has Been Doubled – But for a Limited Time Only?
New tax legislation, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), doubles the gift and…
New Reduced Tax Rate for Qualified Business Income
The legislation formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) adds section 199A to…
Employment Law Practice Alert: California’s New Salary History Ban
California has joined a handful of jurisdictions in banning employers from prompting applicants for salary history. The…
Risks? What Risks? It’s a Pot Party … But the Feds Aren’t Coming (Or Are They?)
A. Introduction. It’s a gold rush! Cannabis business activity in California is booming! And … All you…
New Partnership Audit Rules Require the Amendment of Existing Partnership Agreements and Operating Agreements to Avoid Future Adverse Economic Results for Partners
Practice Alert By: Jonathan Christianson and Brian Bowen October 2017 Under existing law, except for small partnerships,…
If Opportunity Knocks, Are You Ready to Open the Door? Being Sale-Ready in a Dynamic Business Environment
Historically low interest rates, demographics and market dynamics have created an environment where the opportunity to sell…