This blog article provides an overview of the relevant California and Federal laws and applicable legal tests for Business Owners with workers in California. The aim is to help you start to assess whether you are dealing with an Independent
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The Blue Ocean Law Group Blog, published by Blue Ocean Law Group, covers a variety of legal topics with a focus on practical guidance and resources. It addresses areas such as bar exam preparation, insurance advice, evidence rules, identity theft prevention, and the use of AI in legal research. The blog also provides interactive tools and study guides to assist legal professionals and clients. Content spans multiple jurisdictions including the US, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting the firm's international legal expertise. The blog supports both traditional legal services and digital self-service platforms, offering insights into corporate, commercial, family, property, tax, and cybersecurity law among others.
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New Mandatory U.S. Corporate Transparency Law asks ➲ Who's the BOSS?
This blog article helps you understand whether your local U.S. or foreign U.S. registered legal entity is legally required to report identity and beneficial ownership details to the Beneficial Ownership Secure System “BOSS” when the new CTA laws take effect…
California Employers ➲ You may need to send a 'Your Non-Compete is VOID Notice' before Valentines Day 2024!
Under the new California Business & Profession Code §16600.1 law which takes effect on 1 Jan 2024, all California Employers MUST send an individualized communication/letter by Valentines Day (14 February 2024) to all current and former (if employed after 1…
Creativity & Copyright ➲ Legal Essentials for Screenwriters & Creative Artists [Book Review & Quiz]
This blog article is a book review of the very practical guidebook Creativity & Copyright ➲ Legal Essentials for Screenwriters & Creative Artists looking to succeed as industry professionals written by California-based film industry veterans John L. Geiger and Howard…
Monkeys, [AI] & Other Famous Copyright Claims!
Between 2011 and 2018, a series of disputes took place about the copyright status of selfies taken by Celebes crested macaques using equipment belonging to the British nature photographer David Slater … these are known as the Monkey Selfie Copyright…
CyberSecurity, CyberCrime, CyberSafety & CyberWarfare ➲ Global Top-Priority Boardroom Agenda Items
This blog article calls for CyberSecurity, CyberCrime, CyberSafety & CyberWarfare to be global top-priority boardroom agenda items for every business, charity and social enterprise. It’s time for top executives to take these matters seriously as part of their corporate governance…
Mitigating CyberSecurity Risks to your Business [2023] ➲ Commentary
This blog article is the by-product of the refinement of my initial draft responses to a series of interview questions asked by a journalist who was preparing to write an article about steps to safeguard against emerging cybersecurity risks. In…
How to Earn (ISC2)'s 'CC' ➲ Certified in CyberSecurity Credential for Free^
This blog article explains how to earn (ISC)2’s ➲ Certified in CyberSecurity Credential for free^ by taking full advantage of the current (ISC)2 initiative to sponsor ‘1 Million to be Certified in Cybersecurity’ due to the massive global skills shortage…
Small Business Guide [Plain English Initiative] ➲ Corporations Act 2001 (Cth.)
This blog article showcases the full text of the 12 provisions of the Small Business Guide implemented as part of a ‘Plain English’ Initiative in 1995 contained within the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth.). The Small Business Guide has been an…
Australian Employment Law Bulletin [2023] ➲ 7 Cherry-Picked Changes (Some Radical)
This 2023 Australian Employment Law Bulletin cherry-picks 7 recent developments (some radical) from the hundreds of recent changes … The recent comprehensive legislative amendments implement, amongst other things, the recommendations made by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in its…