You can’t stop employees from leaving, but you can limit their ability to take clients or coworkers with them. Nonsolicitation agreements help protect your business from employee poaching and loss of key relationships—when properly drafted. Learn when these agreements are enforceable and how to tailor them to your company’s needs.

Business financing can fuel growth or provide stability in challenging times. From personal savings and SBA loans to crowdfunding and angel investors, explore how each option fits your goals—and the legal issues to consider before taking on funding.

You can’t run a successful business without good employees—and you can’t find good employees without offering competitive pay. Learn how to balance compliance with federal and state wage laws while building compensation packages that attract and retain top talent in a post-pandemic, hybrid work world.

An affidavit of change of trustee formally documents that a new trustee has taken over management of a trust. In California, it’s a key step to confirm authority, clear title to real property, and avoid disputes with financial institutions or beneficiaries.

Noncompete agreements are a common tool for protecting your business, but they are often misunderstood and misused. Enforceability depends on several factors—including the scope, duration, and legitimate business interests at stake. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure your agreement provides the protection your company needs without running afoul of state laws or public policy.

Running a business with your spouse can be deeply rewarding—but also complex. Married couples who co-own a business should clearly define roles, document agreements, and understand the tax treatment of their chosen entity. From partnership and LLC structures to buy-sell agreements and community property rules, setting up the right legal foundation helps protect both your marriage and your business.

Arbitration clauses can help businesses avoid costly public lawsuits, but they aren’t always the cheapest or fairest option. Learn when arbitration provisions make sense, where they are commonly used, and how to draft enforceable agreements that protect your company.

Apricity Law is pleased to welcome Emily Kershenbaum as an Associate Attorney. Based in Truckee, Emily focuses on transactional real estate and business matters.