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When it comes to providing legal services to clients, our primary objective is to produce quality work product and to help clients become well-educated in critical legal issues in the process. As a firm that focuses on our own operational excellence, we believe it is important for our team to provide the information and understanding of legal principles for clients to achieve their own operational excellence as well.

Our passion for nonprofit and business law runs deep. We are motivated to provide the legal assistance business and nonprofit entities need to do great things, prosper, and thrive.

Business law in California - the most important facts

Business law in California is constantly evolving and staying up-to-date with latest rulings and regulations can be a difficult task. This article will provide you with the essential facts that you need to know about business law in California. One of the most important facts to understand when dealing with business law in California is principal place of business. In order for a company or individual to be considered doing business “in” California, they must have their principal place of business within the state’s boundaries. This means that if an individual travels out of state for work, this does not necessarily make them subject to California taxes or contracts laws.

Another key fact is employment classification.

Companies operating in California must correctly classify employees as either exempt or non-exempt from overtime. An employee is considered exempt if they meet certain criteria, including having a salary of at least two times the state minimum wage and performing specific job duties such as executive, administrative or professional task. Non-exempt employees are entitled to time and one-half their regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week.

Businesses in California also have to abide

...by various consumer protection laws designed to protect customers’ rights. For example, businesses must clearly disclose pricing information, provide all necessary product safety labels and adhere to truth-in-advertising standards when making statements about their services or products. Businesses must also follow the rules set forth by California’s Unfair Competition Law, which prohibits unfair or fraudulent business practices.

Finally, foreign companies that are doing business in California...

must obtain a Certificate of Qualification from the California Secretary of State’s office. This allows the company to do business within the state and is required for certain contracts and legal proceedings. Understanding the key facts about business law in California can help ensure that businesses stay up-to-date with the latest rulings and regulations, avoiding potential fines or other penalties. It’s important to consult an experienced attorney with any questions regarding specific statutes or cases related to business law in California.

Internet Privacy Protection law in California

In addition to various statutes and regulations relating to business law, California also has several laws concerning internet privacy. The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) is the state’s primary statute regarding web-based privacy protections. This law requires businesses that have websites or mobile applications based in California to post a conspicuous privacy policy on their website detailing how they collect, use and disclose personal data.

Businesses must also inform customers

...about any third-parties with whom they share customers’ personal information, as well as provide customers with the ability to opt out of having their information shared with these parties. Additionally, CalOPPA requires companies to take reasonable steps to protect customer data from unauthorized access or misuse. Violating the California Online Privacy Protection Act can lead to legal action and monetary penalties.

California’s Shine the Light Law

Businesses should also be aware of their obligations under California’s Shine the Light Law, which requires companies that share customers’ personal information with third-parties for marketing purposes to provide those customers with a way to opt out of having their data shared. Companies must not only post this option on their privacy policy, but also provide a “Shine the Light” notice on all pages where customer information is collected.