Business Law
Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, you must understand your legal rights and navigate through legal hurdles.
Sims & Sims Law assists clients with a range of business matters including: entity formation; business transactions including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements; providing guidance related to HR and employment law issues; drafting corporate policies; and providing trainings to keep your organization’s workforce compliant with an evolving regulatory landscape.
Our Services
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Entity Selection and Business Formation
Governing Documents & Articles, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Shareholders’ Agreements
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Mergers, Acquisitions or Sale of Business Transactions
Structuring of U.S. & International Business Transactions
Asset Purchase Agreements/Transactions
Stock Purchase Agreements/Transactions
Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements
Sales and Distribution Agreements
Vendor Agreements
Non-Disclosure, Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Agreements
Ecommerce and software licensing agreements (including hosting and service level agreements for the same)
Software development agreements (including mobile application and website development)
Professional services agreements for the implementation of licensed technology
Contracts between the multiple players targeting consumers through online behavioral advertising
Contracts with major content distribution networks to support clients’ content
SMS providers and Mobile Aggregator Agreements (e.g., to provide and receive SMS and other text messaging services)
Email service provider agreements
Fulfillment/e-commerce solution agreements (including addressing FTC Mail Order Rule compliance and related issues)
Cloud computing agreements (Saas and Application Service Providers)
Payment card processing agreements (e.g. merchant agreements, payment processor agreements, payment gateway agreements, service provide agreements)
Outsourcing deals (including outsourced customer response management, recruiting and human resources agreements)
End-user license agreements for third party use of software– EULAs (e.g. “shrink wrap” licenses, “browser wrap” or “click-through”
Terms of use applicable to use of web sites, apps, platforms, subscription agreements, etc.
Agreements with forensics analysts (e.g., in the instance of a data breach)
Call-center and customer service agreements
Arbitration provisions in consumer contracts
Handling material changes to online consumer contracts
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Offer letters
Employment, Independent Contractor and Consulting Agreements
Employee Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
Intellectual Property Assignment and Protection
Employee Policy, Procedure and Best Practices Manuals
Employee Handbooks
Code of Conduct
Keeping a workforce that is compliant through corporate policies, including:
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Global Travel & Expense Policy
Trade Compliance Policy
Anti-Spam Policy
Modern Slavery Act Statement
EEO/Harassment & Retaliation Prevention Policy
Referral Policy
Sexual Harassment Policy
Paid Parental Legal Policy
Information Security Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Access Control Policy
Clear Screen and Clear Desk Policy
Computer and Email Usage Policy
Customer Confidentiality Policy
Data Security Policy
Mobile Devices & Teleworking Security Policy
Remote Access Policy
Secure Access, Security Badge and Visitor Policy
Systems Security Policy
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy
Keeping a workforce that is compliant through corporate trainings, including:
Security Awareness
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Working Remotely
Mobile Device Security
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
How to Deal with Mobile Scams
Security Bytes: Incident Reporting
Sexual Harassment Prevention
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Regulatory compliance/permits
Corporate environmental/climate disclosures
Alternative energy and sustainable development: U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®)
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Provide regulatory support and compliance guidance to navigate the complex regulations governing the legal cultivation and sale of cannabis.
Assist clients in navigating operational challenges
Legal review and licensing application to grow, process, or dispense