Salient Provisions of Commercial Leases Commercial leases are fundamentally different from residential leases. When drafting commercial leases, counsel should pay attention to specific points that would not be considered in residential lease contracts. Some of these points include, but not… 
What are Mutual Funds? A mutual fund is a common financial tool used by investors to pool money together to collectively invest in stocks, bonds, and other assets. Mutual funds are operated and managed by a professional fund manager. Their… 
SBA Micro Lending and Business Capital Due to tough economic times, small businesses might struggle securing capital funds from credit lenders, banks, or personal resources such as friends or family. Small businesses financial support in order to survive and ultimately… 
Corporate Taxes 101 for California Business Owners Business taxation structure differs in every state. The legal entity of a business in California determines whether the income of a business is submitted through personal income tax or corporate tax. This is… 
What to Look For in Mortgage Documents Before Signing When looking to buy a house, people may be overwhelmed with the documents to review and sign before closing. When it’s down to the wire and you are closing on a… 
Courting Angel Investors Angel investors are business people who look for and fund unique, profitable, and distinct investment opportunities. They have unique criteria for financing, and in order to gain access and learn what angel investors want, follow these tips… 
Protect Trade Secrets Trade knowledge, insider expertise, and business insights are often kept secret and not shared with outsiders. Any type of private knowledge such as compilations, formulas, methods, devices and even ideas are protected. How does one come to… 
Implied In Fact Contracts & Implied In Law Contracts Contracts are formed for a myriad of reasons. The intent, conduct, or expressed words can be the catalyst for creating a contract. Sometimes, our justice system simply requires contracts to be… 
Mutual Funds One of the most valuable financial tools for investors is a mutual fund. Mutual funds allow investors to pool their money and then as a group invest in assets, stocks, or bonds. Fund managers are responsible for managing… 
Commercial Lease Laws As in many other states, commercial tenants in California are not legally afforded the same rights as a residential tenant. A commercial tenant does not own the actual land of their property, they only own their… 