Tips on Choosing a Law Firm for Your Small Business
Every business, irrespective of its size, needs a legal team. Large corporations with ample funds maintain an in-house legal team. This is not an option for small businesses as they usually have limited resources and are unable to afford an... Read More →
Johnston & Associates Special COVID-19 April Newsletter
In this newsletter we cover the following: Welcome to the Special COVID-19 Installment of JT’s Newsletter Compliance Spotlight: Maintaining Compliance in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis Johnston & Associates and LBA Ware to Co-Host Complimentary Webinar, Entitled: “Keep Calm. Keep... Read More →
Johnston & Associates March Newsletter
In this newsletter we cover the following: Welcome to the March Installment of JT’s Newsletter Compliance Spotlight: Loan Officer Compensation – Charge-Backs for EPOs / EPDs Johnston & Associates and The Mortgage Collaborative to Co-Host “First Annual Regulatory Round-up: Invaluable Tips for Maintaining Compliance in... Read More →
Johnston & Associates Special December Newsletter
In this newsletter we cover the following: Welcome to the December Installment of Johnston & Associates’s Newsletter JPMorgan Chase / EMC Seeks Indemnification from Loan Originators on $4 Billion Settlement Agreement Loan Originator Compensation…Not Again, But More Lehman Bros. Holding, Inc.... Read More →
Estate Planning for Single Parents Requires Special Considerations
There are several challenges of being a single parent. Some of the most common questions that single parents ask themselves are – what would happen to their children after them? What if they pass away suddenly or get incapacitated? Will... Read More →
Top Key Sonoma County Real Estate Laws Both Buyers and Sellers Must Know Before Completing a Transaction
As Sonoma County experiences a real estate boom, many investors are scrambling to buy properties in the county. With a surge in demand for real estate, local housing experts and authorities are going the extra mile to enforce Bay Area... Read More →
Estate Planning for the Small Business Owner – Some Important Points
Uncertainty is an integral part of life. It is one of the things you cannot change or control in life, however, you can plan in advance to prevent an uncertain event from turning your life or the lives of people... Read More →
Why a Will is Crucial for the Sole Director and Shareholder
If you operate a small company, writing a will should top your priority list. Small business owners who die without a will inadvertently create problems for their loved ones who want to assume control of the business after their demise.... Read More →
What Happens to an Estate If There is No Will or Trust?
Many people think that estate and will planning is only for the elite. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you have an asset (can be anything from a bike to a private airplane), you need to create a... Read More →
7 Keys to Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Business
Every business needs a good lawyer by its side. An experienced lawyer works to protect the business interests and legal rights of their clients. They help their clients develop contracts and secure the best terms for them. In case of... Read More →