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Record Keeping: Simple Yet Significant Steps You Need to Take
Did you know that good record keeping could potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars? Watch this short video to learn more about simple steps you can take now in order to protect your business down the road.
The Hidden Business Partner You Didn't Know You Had
Did you know that there can be a very common but often overlooked partner in your business? It’s your partner’s spouse! Watch this video to learn more about California’s Community Property law, how it can have an unexpected impact on your business, and how to protect yourself.
Record Keeping: Simple Yet Significant Steps You Need to Take
Did you know that good record keeping could potentially save you tens of thousands of dollars? Watch this short video to learn more about simple steps you can take now in order to protect your business down the road.
The Hidden Business Partner You Didn't Know You Had
Did you know that there can be a very common but often overlooked partner in your business? It’s your partner’s spouse! Watch this video to learn more about California’s Community Property law, how it can have an unexpected impact on your business, and how to protect yourself.
Will I Have To Go To Court?
Curious about the legal process when facing a lawsuit? In this video I discuss a very common concern among clients: “Will I have to go to court?” Watch this to learn more about the litigation process and help put your mind at ease.
California-Independent Contractor vs. Employee
If you’re a business in California, then you absolutely must be aware of the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee.
It’s been a hot topic in the news with the election and the successful passing of Proposition 22 in California (specifically geared towards Uber and Lyft drivers and keeping their drivers as contractors).
Separate from Prop 22, the Dynamex decision in the California Supreme Court lays out a three-factor test to determine if someone is truly an independent contractor or employee.
California is extremely strict on this and the penalties for misclassifying can be harsh!
Three Key Factors for Preventing Business Disputes
In this short video, I’ll share three essential tips to help business owners prevent major disputes from arising in the first place. Learn what you should include in your agreements to ensure that everyone is on the same page and expectations are clear.
How Long Is The Lawsuit Process?
In this video I answer a question I frequently get from clients – how long will this process take? While there is no one size fits all answer, I’ll share some key variables that can affect the timeline of a lawsuit, as well some good news that you may not expect.
Why I'm Passionate about Fighting for Small Business Owners
Are you or your business facing a legal issue? In this short video I share why I became an attorney and why I fight with passion for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Three Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
The best strategy to deal with legal issues is to take preventative steps to avoid them in the first place. In this short video I share three of the most common mistakes I see small business owners make, and what steps you can take to help you avoid them.
LawPLA: Can I get paid if I missed work due to a personal injury accident?
One question I’m asked fairly often by new personal injury clients is, “Can I get paid if I missed work due to a personal injury accident?”⠀
It’s a natural question to ask. Depending on the extent of the injuries you could reasonably lose days, weeks, months or even more of work.⠀
Then what?⠀
Take a look at this short video for the answer!
LawPLA: Never give a recorded statement to the insurance company!
If you’ve ever dealt with insurance companies, you may have heard about “recorded statements.”⠀
In a nutshell, it’s your side of the events in an incident.⠀
In this video I explain why you shouldn’t give them.⠀
You’re not obligated or required to, so don’t do it! The insurance companies are waiting for you to weaken your own claim.
What are the Three Phases of a Lawsuit?
Working with new clients (and repeat clients), our law firm strives to make sure they understand the legal process that they are about to begin and we always encourage them to ask questions.
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is “How does a lawsuit work?” or “What is the process of a lawsuit?”
In this short video our principal attorney, Parag L. Amin, Esq., breaks down the lawsuit process from start to finish, from the filing of the summons & complaint to the possible trial.
Contracts and Business Law during COVID-19
Sharran Srivatsaa interviews Parag Amin Esq. on various practical and unforeseen legal questions that have come up during the COVID-19 timeframe.
- Contracts: Leases, Agreements etc. and how to get in/out of them
- Partnerships: Business partnerships, margin calls and the like
- Understanding what is an "essential business" and how to navigate it
Is a Verbal Agreement Enforceable?
As an attorney, oftentimes I’m asked, “is a handshake deal, a valid deal?”
Yes, it is. A handshake deal is just as enforceable as a giant 100-page contract.
Where the problems begin is that, over time, and with nothing to refer back to, people tend to remember details differently, especially if it’s in regard to something they are unhappy with or feel is unfavorable to them. One person will say “she said this” and the other person inevitably will say “she said that.”
So, get it in writing!
Nobody enjoys lawsuits, but if you’re a business owner then sooner or later you’re going to have a dispute that could lead to a lawsuit. It might be with a client or it could be with a vendor.
Your first effort should be to prevent the lawsuit, but if you can’t then you need to put yourself in a position to win.
That’s exactly what this series, “The 5 Legal Keys to Preventing – or Winning – a Lawsuit,” is all about.
Most people aren’t excited over lawsuits.
They can be expensive, long, nerve-wracking and it’s a step into the unknown.
That’s exactly why I decided to take part in this educational webinar on lawsuits with my friends and legal colleagues, Jon Tobin & Chuong Bui, from Counsel for Creators.
I took the best of our discussions and created short videos on a variety of important topics & questions related to lawsuits.
The more you know, the more confident and prepared you’ll be in the event that you need to sue, or that you’re sued!
What if I Edit my own Contracts?
Another question I sometimes get is what if I edit or make changes to my own contracts?
Anything is possible, but you must keep in mind the holistic nature of agreements as well as understanding that a boilerplate agreement may not serve your needs well in the long term.
These scenarios affect all businesses, but typically are challenges of startups working with limited funding.
I explain in more detail in the video.
Please note that these videos are not to be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship between you and the Law Office of Parag L. Amin, P.C. These videos are not a representation, warranty, or guarantee of a future result or outcome. Every case is different just like every one of our clients.