December 1, 2025
Our recent webinar, “Mistakes Business Owners and Employers Cannot Afford to Make,” presented by Natela Shenon, Esq. (Grant | Shenon | Almaraz APLC) and Luiza Manuelian, Esq. (Landegger Verano, ALC), is now available to watch online.
If you missed the live session, you can view the full recording here:
👉 Watch the Webinar: https://youtu.be/suP_tek55BU
Running a business in California comes with some of the most complex legal requirements in the country. In this educational session, attorneys Natela Shenon and Luiza Manuelian break down the critical mistakes that business owners and employers must avoid—especially in today’s high-risk regulatory and litigation environment.
Whether you are a small business owner, employer, founder, investor, CPA, or advisor, this webinar provides essential insights into the legal exposures that can lead to lawsuits, audits, or personal liability.
Handshake agreements vs. real partnership protections
Why informal deals lead to expensive disputes—and what every partnership or operating agreement should include.
Commingling funds & corporate veil piercing
How mixing personal and business money exposes you to personal liability.
Employee vs. co-owner vs. contractor classifications
The traps that lead to Class Action and PAGA lawsuits under California’s strict labor laws.
California’s ABC Test, Borello Test & B2B Exception
How worker classification is evaluated and why missteps are costly.
Understanding PAGA exposure
Why PAGA claims skyrocketed and how employers can avoid penalties.
The importance of clean corporate books
How accounting and recordkeeping impact valuation, investor trust, and audit readiness.
Contract essentials
What every Client Agreement and Contractor Agreement must include to reduce risk.
Business insurance essentials
What General Liability, EPLI, Workers’ Comp, and Cyber policies do—and don’t—cover.
Recordkeeping duties under California law
Payroll files, HR documentation, leave records, investigations, personnel files, and more.
Employee handbooks as a legal defense
Why updated, compliant handbooks are critical for California employers.
If you are responsible for compliance, operations, HR, or risk management, this webinar provides practical tools you can apply immediately.
This video is a recorded educational webinar presented by attorneys Natela Shenon, Esq. and Luiza Manuelian, Esq. Nothing in this presentation constitutes legal advice. The material applies to businesses located in the State of California. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney.
