Apricity Law is pleased to welcome Audren Tawaji and Brian Francis to its growing legal team. Audren joins as Of Counsel, bringing over a decade of experience in real estate, business law, and estate planning. Brian joins as Senior Attorney, with a proven track record in estate planning, probate litigation, and real estate matters. Their addition enhances Apricity Law’s continued commitment to practical, client-focused legal guidance throughout California and Nevada.

Before you invest in scaling your business, make sure your intellectual property is protected. Learn six key strategies to secure your brand, content, and inventions.

When a contract goes wrong, timing matters. Learn what California business owners should do in the first 7 days of a contract dispute — before mistakes damage your legal position.

Too many California contractors use contracts that fail to protect them. Discover five common mistakes we see in construction agreements — and how to fix them before they lead to payment delays, liability, or lawsuits.

A corporation's structure includes shareholders, a board of directors, and executive officers. This layered governance model offers oversight, flexibility, and legal protection. Learn how these roles work together and what to consider if you’re forming a corporation.

In this guest post, the team at CEDRUS shares why the strongest business relationships are built on more than performance—they're built on passion, purpose, and genuine care. From fierce negotiations to lasting partnerships, this isn’t just brokerage. It’s personal.

Starting and running a business involves risk—but not all risks are equal. From contractual breakdowns to compliance failures, understanding the five major types of risk businesses face is key to minimizing exposure and protecting your company. This article outlines each type and offers practical mitigation strategies.

California’s property tax rules treat some trust transfers as a change in ownership—leading to reassessment and higher taxes. Regulation 18 CCR § 462.160 outlines when those transfers occur in the context of trust transfers and what exemptions apply. Learn how revocable vs. irrevocable trusts, beneficiary designations, and trust termination events can affect your property tax bill—and how to plan ahead to preserve your Prop 13 base.