Mark Lobb

Are Business Lawyers and Corporate Lawyers the Same?

Are Business Lawyers and Corporate Lawyers the Same?

Though business law and corporate law are similar and may overlap in certain circumstances, there are distinct differences between the two. However, most corporate lawyers will manage business law, too. Some aspects overlap to such a degree that they are interchangeable. Here are what each handles: Corporate lawyers manage: Corporate assets International contracts Business incorporation

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What Is Probate?

What Is Probate?

Authored by Kristin Gifford Long, expensive, public. These are just a few words that describe probate. While probate is a process many people try to avoid, you may have experience with probate after the passing of family member or friend who did not complete their estate planning. Probate is a court-monitored process to settle the

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What Is the Difference Between Corporate and Business Law?

What Is the Difference Between Corporate and Business Law?

Corporate and business laws are meant to apply to business entities, which means that they also include sole proprietorships, LLCs, and partnerships. As corporations are a type of business entity, sometimes the difference between business and corporate law can seem confusing. Even though corporate and business law sound like they both cover cases involving companies,

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United States Supreme Court Deals A Blow to California’s PAGA Scam

United States Supreme Court Deals A Blow to California’s PAGA Scam

Authored by Mark Lobb On June 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) ruled in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana (“Viking”) that the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U. S. C. §1 et seq., preempts California law that invalidates contractual waivers of the right to assert representative claims under California’s Labor Code

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Employee Retention in Uncertain Economic Times Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Retention in Uncertain Economic Times Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Authored by Mark Lobb Keeping key employees during turbulent economic times can be a difficult task. Over the past several years the job market has been difficult to navigate for companies. Wages have been driven up due to a number of factors and employees have either made lateral moves or opted to leave the job

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A Guide to Reducing State Taxes on Capital Gains: Understanding the Nevada Incomplete Non-Grantor Trust

A Guide to Reducing State Taxes on Capital Gains: Understanding the Nevada Incomplete Non-Grantor Trust

Authored by Sean C. Tannenbaum It is no secret that California has some of the best weather and the worst taxes in the United States. For some Californians, weather is enough of a reason to stay. For others, taxes are enough of a reason to leave. As a lifetime California resident myself, I’ll gladly pay

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