Author Archives: F. Michael Ayaz

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way the world works in virtually every country. In the US alone, millions have lost their jobs. Even…

Business litigation can include some of the most complex, time-consuming, and stressful legal proceedings you might ever experience. When you face any type of legal…

In the business world, there are regulatory agencies operating at the state and federal levels that ensure business owners fulfill their legal requirements and obligations…

Don’t set up business with a partner, even if you also consider them a friend, without a written partnership agreement. This is a step that…

California law generally allows individuals to form limited liability companies, or LLCs. An LLC can be taxed as a partnership, a corporation or a disregarded…

Employees in California and across the country continue to suffer from sexual harassment on the job, despite the attention drawn to the issue by the…

A California law that would have effectively put an end to forced arbitration was set to take effect on the first day of 2020. However,…

The fast-changing employment laws of California have employers forever on the move, keeping their businesses compliant. Of course, as of January 1, Assembly Bill 5…

Operating a business in California can be complicated. People who are unfamiliar with the requirements can face unanticipated problems. One common issue is protecting their…

Beginning on the first day of 2020, companies that operate hotels or motels must provide at least 20 minutes of training related to human trafficking.…