If you formed your startup in California or another state, and in any format other than a Delaware C corporation, you will at some point consider whether to reincorporate your business venture into a Delaware
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Who’s that bot? California requires clear disclosure starting July 1.
Starting July 1, 2019, California will require clear and conspicuous disclosures when bots are used to communicate or interact online with people in California.
E-commerce offers consumers convenience – the ability to shop for a
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CCPA vs. GDPR: the same, only different
The groundbreaking California Consumer Privacy Act has been nicknamed California’s GDPR, referring to the European Union’s comprehensive data protection law that took effect in May 2018, just one month before the CCPA was passed. The
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Preparing to comply with the new proposed federal overtime rule: 5 action steps for employers
It’s like déjà vu all over again. Many employers will recall putting plans in place, and maybe even handing out raises, in 2016 to comply
A reminder on California #MeToo legislation
January 1, 2019 marked significant changes to California legislation.
Among noteworthy changes are new sexual harassment training requirements, rules addressing the number of females serving on public company boards, and legislation concerning confidential settlement agreements.
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Sharpen your pencils: California AG’s Office announces start of its important CCPA pre-rulemaking, schedule for its important CCPA rules
Businesses have until March 8 to file comments in an important pre-rulemaking proceeding for a critical California AG rulemaking that will clarify the requirements of the CCPA. The California AG will most likely not enforce
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California Consumer Privacy Act: what’s new for retailers?
By Carol A. F. Umhoefer, Jim Halpert, Jennifer M. Kashatus and Andrew A. Kingman
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), adopted last summer, brings to California residents GDPR-like privacy rights, such as rights
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Where to incorporate your business: California or Delaware?
If you are a startup based in California, you may be thinking about incorporating where you are physically located. It is true that, in the short term, incorporating in California will save a few dollars.
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California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: Will You Be Ready?
Effective January 1, 2020, a new game-changing privacy law will go into effect in California: the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). The law will have profound implications for companies that
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California mandates female board directors for publicly held companies
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on September 30, 2018 requiring publicly held companies based in California to have at least one female on their boards of directors by the end of 2019,
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