According to critics, California is one of America’s worst states for business incorporation due to its economy, tax system, and highly regulated environment. Just this past month, in the CNBC’s 2016 ranking of all 50 states according to “60 measures of competitiveness,” California was placed at No. 32, and in his “Rich States,...
With the recent decision by voters in the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU), questions, concerns, and issues accompany the “Brexit.” On June 23, 2016, voters in the UK decided that their country will no longer be a part of the EU—this vote is known as the...
This year’s Supreme Court docket could mean a great deal to trademark attorneys—and the National Football League team, Washington Redskins. In re Tam is currently pending before the Supreme Court, and this case addresses the constitutionality of a part of trademark law—§2(a) of the Lanham Act—that denies registration to marks...
Yesterday, San Diego voters approved the “City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance”, No. O-20390. With the proposition’s passage, employers are to compensate employees working within the City of San Diego with a minimum wage of $10.50 per hour upon the Ordinance’s effective date (i.e., as...
On January 1, 2016, a new California law went into effect that authorizes the use of a transfer on death deed (“TOD deed”) to allow an owner of certain types of real property to transfer that property to a named beneficiary that is revocable up until the grantor’s death. This...
Final Rule: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees under the FLSA On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will automatically extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the first year of...
Congratulations once again to our own Pete Potente! Pete has been selected to the 2016 San Diego Rising Stars list for his work in the area of Business/Corporate Law. Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” recognizes top up-and-coming lawyers who are 40 years old or younger. Each year, no more than 2.5...
There is no doubt that the rapid advancement in technology over the last thirty years has been for the better. We have access to all the world’s information with the click of a button, and can do things our ancestors would have deemed nothing short of impossible. However, as new...
Well, we made it through October 21, 2015 without seeing flying cars whizzing through the air, and your child has not quite ditched the neighborhood skate park to ride hover boards. With 2016 nearly upon us and being one of the lucky individuals to have experienced “Back to the Future...
As many of you know, our law firm has a strong international presence. We may be a boutique law firm, but we have extensive experience in representing clients from over fifteen different countries here in the United States. Additionally, we serve as a guiding force for our U.S. based clients...
The “electronic leash” is strangling your neck anywhere and everywhere you go. This “leash” is that wonderful little piece of technology known as your cell phone. On a positive note, what a magnificent piece of technology! You can browse a constant stream of news, have copious opportunities to have dialogue...
The team at Potente is the proud recipient of a La Jolla Village News 2015 Readers Choice Award and was voted one of La Jolla’s best attorneys. We are so honored and excited; thank you to everyone who supported us! Click here to view the article!
