California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

California Business Attorneys | Oakland CA

Finkel Law Group | San Francisco Bay Area

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Secure and Protect Brand Names, Logos, and Domain Names Before Creating Value in Them

Jun 14, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Once you have formed and organized your new technology company, one of your first tasks should be to secure your commercial rights to the company’s business and essential brand names, logos and domain names while the business is still in the conceptual stage.  When your company is new, and yet to demonstrate it has any […]

Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

California’s SB 113 May Offer Valuable Tax Planning Opportunities for Family Businesses

May 25, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

On February 9, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 113 into law.  SB 113 changes several provisions of California’s tax laws that affect family businesses and offer valuable tax planning opportunities that business owners may wish to take advantage of.  Specifically, SB 113 reinstates the business tax credits and net operating loss (“NOL”) […]

Business & Financing, Corporate Law, Taxation

Productive Uses of ADR to Resolve Disputes in Family Business

May 19, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Family businesses enjoy dynamics that don’t exist in other businesses. While there are numerous benefits to a family business, close familial ties can sometimes mean disagreements feel more personal. Familial issues may also arise outside the business that can lead to internal disagreements within the business that can adversely affect the company. Think Yoko Ono. […]

Agreements, Business Formation, Corporate Law

Protecting and Enforcing Your Trade Secrets in California and Beyond

Apr 26, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

An Award of Injunctive Relief Does Not Preclude Continuing Rights to Monetary Damages The primary objective in filing a lawsuit involving misappropriation of a trade secret is to stop the use and disclosure of your critical business information.  But even if your company succeeds in blocking the use of your trade secrets by obtaining an […]

Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets

Creating the Right Commercial Enterprise to Start and Grow Your Family Business

Apr 7, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Once you have selected a type of business entity and original name for your new company, it’s time to formally create the enterprise and ensure it is properly licensed.  The first step to accomplish this goal is drafting your business’ governing documents. Prepare and File the Right Documents The documents to prepare and file depend […]

Business Formation

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