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Graduate programs in business are seeing high application volume. https://www.insidehighered.com//more-applications-come-bus

Law firms forced into 21st Century technology by the pandemic. https://www.bizjournals.com//law-firms-forced-into-new-tec

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The Federal Trade Commission has released its 2020 Annual Highlights. https://www.natlawreview.com//ftc-defense-lawyer-discusses

Arizona’s new Alternative Business Structures law is alive and kicking. https://www.natlawreview.com//arizona-s-new-alternative-bu

Happy Holidays!

New law requires shell companies reveal true ownership. https://therealdeal.com//full-disclosure-new-law-requires/

Women open up about the approaches that have helped put them on the path to business development success. https://www.law.com//leading-lawyers-share-secrets-to-bus/

With every new year, comes new laws. Dozens of bills signed by the governor during 2020 clicked into effect on January 1 and are now the law of the land in California. https://www.lamag.com//read-up-on-new-california-laws-now/

Ralph K. Winter, who has died at age 85, argued forcefully against federal constraints on corporations. https://www.wsj.com//u-s-appeals-court-judge-made-mark-on-

Happy New Year!

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The Institute of World Business, a think-tank of the International Chamber of Commerce will hold the 40th edition of its Annual Conference virtually. https://iccwbo.org//icc-institute-of-world-business-law-t/

Despite the recent passage of the CCPA, the California Legislature is seriously discussing the passage of another privacy law by the end of 2020. https://hakimlawgroup.com/new-privacy-law-may-be-on-the-ho/

China has passed a new law restricting sensitive exports to protect national security, allowing Beijing to reciprocate against the U.S. https://www.usnews.com//china-passes-new-law-restricting-s

Employers might want to start thinking through what employee political conduct they can and can’t regulate this election season. https://www.natlawreview.com//politics-work-business-usual

Congratulations to the 2020 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers! https://www.wsj.com//the-los-angeles-lakers-win-the-nba-ti

The National Assembly of Korea has embarked on establishing the virtual asset business law. https://www.prnewswire.com//korea-begins-to-establish-the-

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California-based corporations must have directors from racial or sexual minorities on their boards under a first-in-the-nation bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. https://www.foxbusiness.com//california-governor-signs-cor

While contending with the pandemic, businesses are also facing increased cybersecurity and data privacy threats. https://www.vantageasia.com/viral-risks-cybersecurity-pand/

Check out Wall Street Journal discussion of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s business legacy, and the court vacancy’s ramification for American business. https://www.wsj.com//why-business-will-miss-ruth-bader-gin

If you are the owner of a sole proprietorship, single-member LLC, or other individual business venture, it is important to document your transactions. https://hakimlawgroup.com/sole-proprietorships-and-other-i/

Kodak erred with stock grants but review finds actions legal. https://www.oleantimesherald.com//article_cef12549-8182-57

California small businesses will get COVID-19 relief with quickly drafted tax cuts. https://www.latimes.com//california-small-businesses-covid

If you own a small business, you may be asking yourself, what steps can I take to protect my business and ensure it continues to thrive when I pass on? https://hakimlawgroup.com/business-succession-planning/

A safe & enjoyable Labor Day to all!