So what’s a partnership? Two or more people own a partnership, and there are several types of partnerships. Generally, all partners face personal liability for all debts and obligations, but specified “limited” partners, as in a “Limited Partnership”...
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A Sole Proprietorship is the business form most often unknowingly and unwisely used by the vast majority of small businesses. The owner is fully responsible for all assets, all income, all taxes, all self employment taxes, social security taxes, etc....
Read MoreWatch Those Time Limits
Watch those time limits for workers compensation (job injuries) claims. Generally, an injured employee must inform the employer of the injury within 30 days from when the injury occurred. Of course, do this in writing for your own protection. If you ...
Read MoreS.A.F.E. Program for Kids
So regretfully, parents oft use their children as pawns to “get the other guy.” Our Calif court system provides the S.A.F.E. program for kids of separated and/or divorcing parents. Through several actions, the SAFE ACCESS AND FRIENDLY EXCHANGES FOR K...
Read MoreSocial Media Law
Beginning in 2013, California employers are not allowed to ask for an employee’s or a job applicant’s social media information or log-in information concerning that individual’s private life.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor?
Independent contractor or employee? In my 25+ years experience with this question, about 70% to 80% of the time, a so called independent contractor agreement is actually an employment agreement with written definitions and obligations. It takes caref...
Read MoreOverhanging Tree Branches
Sanborn & Sine is proud to offer the following useful legal information: In California, you are allowed to trim tree branches which grow over the property line onto your property. But make sure such trimming does not damage the tree or vegetation...
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