In this episode, Nathan Guttman is joined by Anna Tang and Doug Schwartz who explore the corporate, business and tax issues when forming a new business – whether a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or sole proprietorship. They also discuss the special issues involved for foreign nationals who want to start a business in the United States, and California in particular.

In this episode, Marco Costales is joined by Kimberly Kamkar and Asally Adib-Samadian to delve into the intricacies of California alcohol beverage laws. They discuss everything from federal and state regulations, the three-tier system and various types of licenses required for both on-sale and off-sale alcohol businesses. The episode offers practical tips for individuals and businesses looking to apply for alcohol licenses, the types of available licenses and the public notice and protest process. Corporate Conversations is intended to provide insightful guidance for business owners to plan in advance in order to minimize conflict, costs and complications.

In this episode, Kimberly Kamkar is joined by corporate law partners Patrick Richard, Anna Tang and Doug Schwartz to explore the complexities of business "break-ups." They discuss essential practices for future planning, the importance of having well-drafted agreements such as shareholder or partnership agreements, and various dispute resolution mechanisms. They emphasize the role of mediation, arbitration and careful partner selections to manage disputes effectively. Asset division, non-compete provisions and strategies to protect business interests post-separation are also discussed. This episode, the first in a new series focusing on corporations, is intended to provide insightful guidance for business owners to plan in advance in order to minimize conflict, costs and complications.