A judge has recently ruled that Google has illegally monopolized the online searching market. Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia wrote, “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.” This is a landmark decision and is arguably...
Arbitration agreements are very common in today’s society. What does signing up for Google, creating an iTunes account, and applying for a job at your local grocery all have in common? Arbitration agreements. Employers use arbitration agreements to avoid the steep costs of litigation, to create a faster timeline to...
California is a state particularly vulnerable to climate change, and while other states have to worry about natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes and floods, California’s most damaging natural disaster are the massive wildfires. Although it will depend on which part of California your business resides in, wildfires cause a significant...
Most companies operate with a single class of shares with proportional cash flow and voting rights: an equity structure that seeks to align and promote the interests of various stakeholders. A dual-class equity system refers to an equity structure in which a company issues two or more shares that differ...
Mexico’s recent election was massive. Literally. There were 98 million eligible voters and 70,000 candidates contesting 20,000 government positions. In this landmark election, Mexico opted to elect its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Although this election has significant ramifications for Mexico, the US has also been watching keenly watching with...
Cross-functional collaboration is a dynamic approach within an organization that integrates individuals from different departments with varying expertise to achieve a common goal. This can happen organically or be intentionally curated by organizational leaders. This article explores both organic and intentional approaches that foster increased internal collaboration and optimize benefits...
A basic understanding of copyright is helpful for any business owner, artist or creator to grasp. Copyright is the protection of intellectual property, or original works of authorship, which include many things such as literature, music, art of all kinds, movies, computer code and more. While business owners all have...
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final ruling banning the vast majority of noncompete agreements nationwide as “unfair methods of competition” in commerce. The rule will not go into formal effect until 120 days after the Federal Registrar formally adopts the new ruling (estimated to go into effect in August or early September). Until then...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an effective tool for companies to boost their productivity. AI can increase efficiency, accuracy, and eliminate the risk of human error for companies. Many companies have incorporated AI into their everyday business practices, whether that be marketing, operations, or customer service. AI has been impactful...
In California, the taxes and regulations can be difficult to keep up with and there are many reasons why business owners would want to move their corporations out of state. There are a few different ways to move your corporation out of California, each with its own pros and cons....
Beginning July 1, 2024, SB 553 will take effect requiring California employers to establish, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. Under SB 533, workplace violence is broadly defined as any act of violence or threat of violence in the place of employment. Implementing a workplace violence prevention plan...
The workspace can be a very diverse place, featuring colleagues of various ages, races, ethnicities and more. In Western culture, there are 4 generations commonly present in our workforce right now, from oldest to youngest: baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z. At POTENTE, we can proudly say that...
