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What is a B Certified Corporation? A certifying entity is a third-party that runs an audit of a firm’s practices with the goal of confirming that specific promises are being met. Some most common certifications are the Non-GMO Project and Certified Organic. While the latter is administered by a government agency, many certifying entities are private or nonprofits, developing their own…

There has been an emergence of new business entities giving entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals an opportunity to select an organization structure that fits their company’s needs. In the month of April, the Legal Resource Center will discuss some of these new entities beginning with the Series LLC.…

On March 11-12, 2023, the Pow Wow returns to CSULB. While various discussions exist about Pow Wows’ origins, the return of this event to CSULB mandates reflection on why celebration is genuinely warranted. In the mid-nineteenth century, Native Americans were subject to the…

Update December 10, 2024On December 3rd, Judge Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, which, for the time being, enjoins enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.This means that the reporting requirements under the CTA are, for the time being, put on hold, although it is important to note that this is not a final ruling. FinCEN has appealed the decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, where it will presumably…