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Why Washington Landlords Should LLC Up Before Renting
Introduction So, you've got a fantastic property in the Evergreen State and you're ready to jump into the rental game. That's great! But before you ha...
Written by attorney Martin John Kreshon III
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How to Start a Successful Business in Ohio: A 7-Step Legal Guide
Choose the Right Business Structure Decide if your business will be a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. Each structure affects ho...
Written by attorney Brenden Patrick Kelley
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Corporate Transparancy Act
Filing your BOIR under the Corporate Transparancy Act. I continue to see countless clients who either are not aware of this new law, or (incorrectly)...
Written by attorney Bradley Ryan Coppedge
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Navigating Business Law: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs
Choosing the Right Business Entity Selecting the appropriate business structure is a critical decision for entrepreneurs as it impacts various aspects...
Written by attorney Brandon Harper
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Top 5 Things to Remember When Creating Your LLC
Choose the Right Name Selecting an appropriate and unique business name is crucial. Ensure the name complies with your state's LLC naming regulations...
Written by attorney Tariq Hussain
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5 Ways to Protect Your Assets
Decrease Your Taxable Estate The key to avoiding (or diminishing) estate taxes is to decrease your taxable estate through lifetime gifting. One common...
Written by attorney Theron M Hall Jr
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Top 10 Legal Considerations When Starting a Company
Business Structure: Choosing the right legal structure for your business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC) has significant legal im...
Written by attorney Morgan Massey Smith
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What is an LLC?
Introduction Although LLCs provide for limited liability protection like Corporations, they are not Corporations; LLCs are "unincorporated business as...
Written by attorney Ruth Rachel Yvonne Anderson-Avraham
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5 Legal Considerations Entrepreneurs Should Know From Jump
Choosing the Right Business Structure One of the first things you need to consider when starting your own business is what type of structure will work...
Written by attorney Lorraine Glynelle Friedberg Coats
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Using LLCs for Business Asset Protection
What is an LLC? A limited liability company (LLC) is a type of business structure that offers personal asset protection for its owners, known as membe...
Written by attorney Evan H Farr
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WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A NON-DISCLOSURE (NDA) AGREEMENT?
What is a non-disclosure (NDA) agreement? A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), also known as a Confidentiality Agreement, is a legal contract between two...
Written by attorney John Kiritsis
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Piercing the Corporate Veil in Colorado
What is Piercing the Corporate Veil? A corporation or LLC is generally considered an entity separate and distinct from its owners, officers, and direc...
Written by attorney Mark Steven Cohen
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Top 7 Tips for Forming a Business Like a Pro
1. Research Do your market research! 2. Build a Great Team Create a strong team and don't try to do it all yourself, no matter how multi-talented you...
Written by attorney Jacqueline M. Love
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What does it mean to be a third party beneficiary in a NY contract?
Who Is a Beneficiary In a New York Contract? Due to the potentially severe legal consequences, that may stem from a finding that a said party ought to...
Written by attorney Pablo Esteban Bustos
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Why is legal consideration key to entering into legally binding business contracts?
Key Concept: Legal vs Actual Consideration Actual consideration would typically refer to the economic value a layman may associate with the counterin...
Written by attorney Pablo Esteban Bustos
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Getting to the Starting Line and Out of the Starting Blocks
Create a Business Plan How will the business operate/function? There are several templates and models for writing business plans, but there is no one...
Written by attorney Latavia Shante Alexander
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What Do I Need for Starting a Business in Wisconsin?
Attorney Thomas B. Burton answers the following question in this latest episode of his LLC Question & Answer Series: "What Do I Need for Starting a Bu...
Play Video Written by attorney Thomas B Burton
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Should You Incorporate Your Business?
Introduction When you start a business, there may be an incentive to get the business off the ground first and worry about the legal items later once...
Written by attorney Daniel Allen Perry
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25 Factors To Negotiate in a Shareholder / Investor Agreement
Overview A Shareholder Agreement is the legal tool that outlines the terms under which two or more parties agree to work together for their mutual int...
Written by attorney James Henry Dunne
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What Should I Choose? Business Entity vs. Sole Proprietorship
Pros and Cons of a Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is a person who directly owns all assets used in the business. A sole proprietor is not r...
Written by attorney Nathan Omid Moayyad
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The do’s and don'ts of LLC Operating Agreements
Operating Agreement Do's. Below are some possible good ideas with regards to preparing operating agreement documents for your LLC: i) Consider hiring...
Written by attorney John Kiritsis
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Should I set up a Delaware LLC, for my business that operates in New York?
Why Delaware would usually not be the proper State to form your LLC? There are a whole number of potential drawbacks to having a Delaware LLC to own a...
Written by attorney John Kiritsis
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What Is the Best Legal Structure for My Business
General Partnership (GP) Consist of two or more persons known as general partners. Partners are individually liable for the obligations, conduct, and...
Written by attorney Oliver Michael Barie
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STARTUPS: A COMPELLING ARGUMENT TO SPLIT EQUITY EQUALLY, OR NEAR EQUALLY, AMONG CO-FOUNDERS
STARTUPS ARE ABOUT EXECUTION RATHER THAN IDEAS At the formation of a startup, there is no company. Therefore, at the outset is the perfect time for al...
Written by attorney Carlton S Chen
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Starting a Business In Ohio
STARTING - Due Diligence - one of the most important aspects of getting started If you are reviewing businesses or having a business transferred to yo...
Written by attorney Georgia Maistros
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