A Wellness Program - For Your BusinessIs your business in good shape?
 Just as your body needs annual wellness checkups, your business does, too. Much of the simple matters can be done by your office, without an lawyer, but if issues turn up, it may be time to check with counsel.
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Are Interns A Good Idea?
Sounds good, right? Well, maybe.  Does your business use interns? Are you thinking of hiring an intern or two in the near future? The economy is still struggling, and hiring more employees is a significant expense in payroll costs, as well as in other costs such as health insurance, and training. There are hordes of unemployed recent college graduates who have found the job market unfriendly, and are willing to spend time interning in order to bulk up their resumes.
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Who Gives A Tweet Who Owns a Tweet?
The Tweeter pictured is Andy Jacobson's African Grey Parrot, Zeus. Zeus maintains that his tweets are not property of this law firm.
You are a business owner, not a Kardashian. You have never tweeted in your life, even if that is all your teenager does. But now the resident young wise@$$ in your office has started tweeting about your business, and shockingly (to you), new clients are contacting you because of it. You do not mind, you are just happy that the goofball is finally productive. But you may lose your good luck if your business does not protect it.
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It Is H1-B Season
2013 H-1B Visa Application Start Date
If your firm is seeking to provide a new H-1B visa on or after October 1, 2012, the application season opens on April 2nd. In past years, the maximum number of visas was reached within the first few days of the period, so it will be important to get your application in early. This period is only for new H-1B visas, not renewals, extensions, or for those involved with higher education, nonprofits, or governmental research organizations.
Bay Oak Law does not do any immigration law, but we are happy to recommend Randall Caudle in San Francisco randall@caudleimmigration.com, at 1-415-596-2845.
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Bay Bridge Closure This Weekend
The Westbound portion of the Bay Bridge will be closed from 8 pm Friday, February 17th, to 5 am, Tuesday, February 21st. While the Eastbound lanes will be open, so San Franciscans can visit the East Bay, getting to San Francisco will require BART or trips on the San Mateo or Richmond-San Rafael Bridges. Check 511.org for current information.
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