September 5, 2017

Developers may find themselves confronting numerous issues as they prepare for a new project. One of those issues may relate to preservation easements.

August 28, 2017

Whether your company is a start-up or a well-established multi-national corporation, chances are good that the executives within the organization spend a great deal of time wondering whether or not their capital structure is appropriate.

August 21, 2017

Where a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company is making a business or real estate loan or entering into an equipment or real estate lease, the principals of the entity are often required to execute a guaranty.

August 21, 2017

It is important to carefully consider your corporate management structure before incorporating. As a new business, you may be considering incorporating because of the many liability protections a corporation offers the business owners.

August 21, 2017

Countless California real estate developers found themselves in financial and legal messes after the economic downturn of 2008.

June 16, 2017

FYK is a law firm that provides a full range of legal, advisory and consultation services to its business and real estate clients throughout the State of California. Our commitment is to ensure that we handle all of your legal issues with the utmost attention to detail, so you can focus on running your business.

June 14, 2017

ARE ADJUSTMENTS IN ROOM RATES DURING A DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY A VIOLATION OF LAW? HOTELS AND CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 396

June 7, 2017

Communication results in perceptions by others beyond the intent of the communicator.

June 7, 2017

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND CIVIL LAWSUIT

November 9, 2016

A development agreement is a contract between a landowner and a public agency, such as a city or county government, relating to how an existing property or lot of land that will be significantly changed will be handled between the parties.

November 9, 2016

Mechanic’s liens are an unfortunate reality for some California businesses. In fact, they can become extremely important to subcontractors and suppliers who are owed money for completed projects.

November 9, 2016

When a developer plans to construct a shopping center, state and municipal law requires various building permits to be obtained. That’s because a project of this size must comply with numerous laws so that the people who work in, or visit the property, can do so in safety.

November 8, 2016

California’s governor, Jerry Brown, recently signed a pair of important bills that may affect businesses across the state. The two laws are expected to restrict how much greenhouse gas a commercial or industrial venture can emit, as well as increase the power of the California Air Resources Board.

November 8, 2016

Occasionally, investors have to get creative when they want to take advantage of an opportunity. Maybe they don’t qualify for a traditional loan or perhaps they have other reasons for looking for a more flexible alternative.

November 8, 2016

Many entrepreneurs have such a single-minded focus on getting their idea into production that they fail to build a solid legal foundation for their business.

October 26, 2016

FitzGerald Yap Kreditor, LLP, is sponsoring the upcoming National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) conference being held October 26 through 27, 2016 at the Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, California.

October 3, 2016

It seems like more people than ever before are becoming entrepreneurs. This proliferation of startups results from a number of factors such as the economic downturn of a few years ago.

October 3, 2016

Technology and improvements in communications make the world a little smaller every year. It’s why even some modest and new businesses are able to form international partnerships with relative ease.

October 3, 2016

Unless you’re something of a tax enthusiast, you’re probably not clear about what central withholding agreements are and whether or not you need one. That’s why it’s essential to work with experienced Orange County tax lawyers, especially if you happen to be an international artist, performer or athlete.

August 22, 2016

Most business owners are exceptionally wary of unnecessary expenses, especially when they are just getting a new venture off the ground. This makes them look for places to save some money, and they are absolutely right to do so.