Long Beach Business Attorneys & Lawyers

Updated August 14, 2020:

What Is an Exclusivity Clause?

An exclusivity clause is part of a bigger legal document that restricts the signer from buying, selling, or promoting any goods or services from any person or company other than the issuing company associated with the contract. In other words, the company or individual works exclusively with the issuer of the contract. Many company owners who are excited and eager to get started in business may overlook the clause. It may also be included as part of another legal document or contract.

However, an agreement of this nature should be taken seriously. Make sure you understand the terms and potential risks involved before you sign. Violating an exclusivity clause can come with stiff penalties and fines. It is also very difficult to break this clause of a contract without being held responsible for the penalties listed. The clause is also referred to

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Updated September 2, 2022:

What Is Cybersquatting?

Cybersquatting examples show Cybersquatting (a.k.a. domain squatting) is the act of registering, trafficking in or using a domain name in bad faith. Cybersquatters neglect the existence of a trademark to profit from others. In fact, domain names are cheap and are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. 

As the internet started becoming popular, internet users knew businesses would need a website. Some users started buying domains to create sites that looked like they were from reputable companies.

Example: A cybersquatter could buy Heinz.com if the company hadn't created a website yet, looking to sell the domain to Heinz at a later date for profit, or use the domain name to attract traffic and generate money through advertising.

If a business has a good reputation but no website, the company either pays the

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Updated June 19, 2020:

The law states that a DBA California filing is required when sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations want to do business.

Registering a DBA California allows your company to operate under a different name than what was used at the time of formation. Your company's reputation is everything. Your choice of a name will be the foundation of your brand and your business relationships. There are many reasons why you might want to start with a clean slate and choose a “doing business as,” commonly called a DBA name, other than your own name or the name you originally registered with the California Secretary of State.

Registering a DBA name allows you the right to operate a business under any name other than the legal name of the company or individual. Making this important name change can be straightforward, but there are several hoops to jump through and many considerations along the

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Updated October 2, 2020:

What Is a Capital Call?

Capital calls are used to secure short-term funding on projects within private equity funds in order to cover the time between the financing agreement and the money received. It is a solution that is generally in place for 30-90 days. 90 days after the capital call, notice is given to the investors. Capital calls are generally sent via registered mail, but some funds use email, which is also acceptable. 

Capital calls are considered to be short-term loans, ensuring the liquidity of the equity funds and securing ongoing revolving investment projects. Capital calls are secured against the fund's pl

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