California Set to Approve List of Top 25 Places for Mass Shooting
Do you take psych meds for anxiety or depression? You’ll be happy to hear Governor Noisome is about to sign SB 918 approving a fantastic “best of” list of choice mass shooting venues throughout California! Mass shooters in other states are forced to...What Happens to Your Business When You Die
You spend a significant part of your life building your business, and it becomes a major part of your legacy. But when you die, everything you have built could fall apart if you have not taken the time to create a business succession plan. Without a plan in place,...Common Pitfalls in Family-Owned Businesses
Your family and your business are two of your top priorities. You would not do anything to compromise either of them. But working with family members in a family-owned business presents unique challenges that can cause lasting damage to both if not properly managed....How to Handle Conflicts in Family-Owned Businesses
Conflicts are inevitable within businesses and families. Personal rivalries, differences of opinion, competition for resources, and questions of prestige can set individuals at odds and lead to warring factions with competing loyalties. Resolving conflicts in both...How to Protect Your Business from Lawsuits
Small business owners are no strangers to risk management. Owning and operating a small business entails a certain level of unpredictability. Despite your best efforts to stay on top of supply chains, marketing, sales, competitors, employees, and cash flow, unexpected...Business Trusts 101: What Entrepreneurs Should Know about Using a Business Trust
Trusts are usually associated with estate planning, but trusts can also apply to business operations. As a small business owner, you can hold the business in a trust instead of using a business entity such as a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation. Business...When Should I Think about Selling my Business?
Part of the reward of being a small business owner is seeing your hard work pay off over the years. The many sacrifices you made for your business can all seem worth it on the day you close a deal to sell your company. But if you are dreaming of that day, it will take...Japan’s Strict Gun Control Failed to Prevent Assassination
Breitbart reports: Japan has some of the most “restrictive” gun controls in the world – legal provisions that appeared not to prevent the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo at the hands of an apparent lone gunman on Friday. It was a homemade shotgun....What Happens When an LLC Member Dies?
In theory, a limited liability company (LLC) can last in perpetuity. However, the owners of an LLC should plan for the day when they are no longer there to run their business. This includes not only situations like retirement or career change, but also a decidedly...What Is an Equity Purchase Agreement and Why Do I Need One?
An equity purchase agreement, also known as a share purchase agreement or stock purchase agreement, is a contract that transfers shares of a company from a seller to a buyer. Equity purchases can be used to acquire a business in whole or in part. They are frequently...22-year-old Handgunner with No Permit Stops AR-15 Armed Mall Attacker in Greenwood Indiana
Federal law unconstitutionally bans the sale of handguns to adults less than 21 years of age. Yet this 22-year-old hero, Elisjsha “Eli” Dicken, was alone able to take out a mall attacker armed with a rifle, who had already killed three and injured two....California Just Made This Picture of My Daughter Illegal (AB 2571)
California just enacted AB 2571 to restrict the ability of gun owners to transmit gun culture to their kids. This blatantly unconstitutional act bans advertising that may attract minors to firearms and the penalties for violation are huge, up to $25,000 per...Hobby or Business: What Factors Does the IRS Consider?
There are some activities we engage in outside of work strictly for personal reasons, with no thought of ever profiting from them. You might, for example, enjoy photography, hiking on the weekends, or collecting classic records. There is no monetary gain—and no...Firing with Grace
Small business owners are accustomed to having grace under fire when it comes to running their business. But it is just as necessary that they demonstrate grace when firing an employee. Due to harsh economic conditions, some sectors of the American economy had to...Can I Provide Services Instead of Capital to a New LLC?
Small business owners put their blood, sweat, and tears into ensuring the success of their company, which, though difficult to measure, are no less valuable than capital contributions. At the same time, if you are investing your time and energy into a limited...Supreme Court Sends Back Gun Cases that Upheld Bans on Open Carry, Magazines, Assault Weapons
The Supreme Court today (order list) issued “GVR’s” — granted certiorari, vacated judgment, and remanded to lower courts for reconsideration in light of NYSRPA v Bruen — in four cases that had upheld bans on open carry, magazines, and...How to Talk to Your Family About Business Succession
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” From the very beginning, you had a plan for your business to succeed. You set goals and developed methods to achieve those goals. Your business has stood the test of time because you...California AG Bonta Doxes All California CCW Holders
If you have a California CCW, or if you have applied for one, then you were doxed yesterday and today by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his merry band at DOJ. “Doxed” means a great deal of your personal, confidential information was released to...California AG Ditches Good Cause, Pitches Moral Character for CCW Denial (What is Bonta Smoking?)
Last Friday, one day after the Supreme Court’s landmark NYSRPA v Bruen decision (analyzed fully here), California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta rushed out a bizarre letter offering inept guidance to various state officials involved in issuing concealed...
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