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Congratulations! Your business is successful and growing. The faster it grows, the more you start to wonder as a business owner if franchising your business makes sense. A franchise is a business operational structure that allows others (called “franchisees”) to legally use your entire business plan and product to profit. Franchising your business is a…

Fiduciary duty is the relationship between two parties and the obligation of one to act in the interest of another. Knowing your fiduciary duties to others and under what circumstances you could breach that duty is important for any of your current and future business transactions. Entrepreneurship in San Francisco can be exciting and challenging,…

A fiduciary duty is a legal term that represents the relationship between two parties and the obligation of one to act in the interest of another. Knowing your fiduciary duties to others and under what circumstances you could breach that duty is important for any of your current and future business transactions. Establishing proper paperwork…

Congratulations! Your business idea is ready to become a reality! Your first step is to decide what type of business structure is best for your specific and unique business. This is one of the most important decisions you can make, and the experienced business law attorneys at Coepio Legal can help you make one that…

If you are considering starting your own business by purchasing properties to become rental properties, you may wonder whether or not you need an attorney to help you form a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Oftentimes, the first challenge is knowing what kind of business entity to establish. An attorney can help you understand how to…

If you are a small business owner in California who works with independent contractors, you may have some interesting and challenging times ahead. Many independent contractors work with companies in San Francisco on a project-by-project basis. On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill known as AB5. The “gig worker…

Buying or selling a business can seem like an overwhelming task. There are so many things to keep track of including contracts, filings, and state laws. Everything needs to be filled out correctly and filed in a timely manner to ensure that the sale is legal. However, you will also need to ensure that you…

Starting your own business as a freelancer can be exciting. However, while there are many benefits to establishing a business as a freelancer, you have to ensure that your rights are protected. There are many opportunities for your intellectual property rights to be infringed. Oftentimes, creating the correct business contracts and business agreements can help…

You have got an amazing idea, product, or service to offer, and you are considering starting your own business. The legal aspects of actually creating a business entity can be overwhelming for some. If you are considering starting your own business, you may be attempting to determine a business structure, finance your business, or establish…

As a business owner, you may have a just cause to sue an employee, however, having the right documents and agreements in place can avoid a great deal of these scenarios. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that most people hold over 10 jobs in their lifetime. With such mobility in the workforce, oftentimes, employees…