California “All‑In Pricing” (SB 478) in 2025: The SMB Playbook — Plus the Restaurant Exception (SB 1524) & Lodging Rule (AB 537) If you sell to consumers in California, the price you show must be the price they pay—no last‑second “junk fees.” This guide explains SB 478 (California's Honest Prici...
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New PAGA 2025: A Practical Playbook for California Business Owners
California’s 2024 PAGA reforms changed penalties, standing, cure, and early evaluation. Here’s what California business owners should do now to reduce exposure in 2025–2026.
California AI Compliance 2025–2026: What Your Business Must Do Now
California is moving fast on AI governance. Learn how new CPPA rules on automated decision-making (ADMT), AB 2013’s training data transparency law, and the Delete Act’s DROP system impact your compliance roadmap for 2025–2026.
Business Law Lawyer for Franchises in California
Franchises in California offer great opportunities for business owners or people who want to be business owners. We have all at one point or another done business with a franchise, whether that was to purchase food, other merchandise, or participate in some activity. But the laws pertinent to fra...
Business Lawyer for Limited Liability Companies in California
Are you starting a limited liability company (LLC) in California? Do you need an operating agreement or articles of organization? Do you understand the benefits, liabilities, and responsibilities of starting and operating an LLC? Alternatively, is your company already formed as an LLC, but do you...
Business Lawyer for Corporations in California
A corporation is a legal entity considered to be a person under California law, meaning it can sue or be sued by another party. Corporations also have rights and obligations. Corporations are separate from their owners or shareholders, and as such, have many different advantages and disadvantages...
Understanding Pleading and Motions in California Civil Litigation
Pleadings and motions can be used to benefit your civil litigation case in California. Most have specific deadlines or timelines. Failing to strategically and timely file pleadings or motions can seriously and negatively impact your claim, while meeting them can steer your case toward a successfu...
Breach of Real Estate Contract in California: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Investment
Contracts are legal instruments binding on the parties that enter into them. A breach of a real estate contract in California can be particularly costly to the non-breaching party in a number of ways. The real estate market is hard enough when all parties play according to the rules. So, when the...
Secrets to Winning Your California Lawsuit: Mastering Discovery Strategies
Going to Court in California? Discovery Can Make or Break Your Case! Most people underestimate discovery—yet it's often the deciding factor in civil lawsuits. From uncovering critical evidence to exposing weaknesses in the opposing party’s case, knowing how to navigate discovery strategically can be your greatest advantage.
Arbitration vs. Litigation in California: The Pros, the Cons, and What You May Be Giving Up
Arbitration in California is an alternative to litigation, but it is still adversarial in nature. The end results of it, too, are often permanent without the right to appeal. Agreeing to arbitration, therefore, is not something to take lightly. At Kolmogorov Law, P.C., our attorney for arbitrati...
Wrongfully Fired in California? Here's What You Need to Know—and Do Next.
Wrongful Termination in California Our careers and jobs are our lifelines. We need to work so we can pay for just about everything we need and want in our lives. This is even more important when you have a family, and they depend on you financially as much as they do emotionally. Gettin...
Copyright Registration: The Best Way to Protect Your Intellectual Property in California.
Copyright Lawyer in California Intellectual property is critical in today's competitive market, and yet advancements in this digital age make it easier than ever to violate intellectual property rights. That's especially true for anything you write or produce. Whether as an individual o...
Brand Protection Unleashed: Your Guide to Trademark Registration
Trademark Registration Lawyer in California A business puts a lot of time and effort creating their brand, and a trademark is a significant part of that strategy. Mistakes are often made in the trademark registration process, however, and those mistakes can lead to delays, denials, and di...
Elevate Your Business: How a California C Corporation Can Attract Investors and Fuel Your Growth.
Business Lawyer for C Corporations in California If you have an unofficial business in California but want to make it official to attract investors, forming a corporation may be the way to go. As a corporation, you can also offer shares in the future to raise capital. But which type of ...
Buying Commercial Property
Real Estate Attorney for Purchasing Commercial Property in California Buying commercial real estate in California is not like purchasing a new family home. The costs are more, the funding is harder to get, and to top it off if you need tenants, you will have to cover the expenses of mar...
Understanding Business Contracts in California.
Commercial contract law in California governs the formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts between businesses. A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that creates an obligation to do or refrain from doing a particular thing. If not undertaken, drafted, r...
LA’s Fiery Start to the New Year: Palisades and Eaton Fires Blaze a Trail of Destruction, But Help is Available
LA's Fiery Start to the New Year: Palisades and Eaton Fires Blaze a Trail of Destruction, But Help is Available The new year brought with it not just fresh beginnings but also the unwelcome sight of raging wildfires in Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire, ignited on January 7st, 2025, scorched throu...
How Do You Form a Business in California?
Have an idea for a business? Where do you start transforming that idea into a business? Determining business formation is one of the first and most important steps to starting a business in California. It can make a difference in terms of taxes, liability, profitability, growth, and more. Getting...
Buying or Selling a Small Business in California
Many different situations can lead to a business sale or purchase. A company's owner or partner may want to transfer ownership through a business succession plan. An entrepreneur may want to purchase a business that is already in full operation rather than start their own business from the ground...