March 8, 2018
Two (or more) people want to go into business together. They’re holding hands (metaphorically speaking), ready to skip lightly down the path of shared entrepreneurship, when a legal questions arises: what form of business should we choose? The short and obvious answer it: it depends. And the decision is a crucial one that should involve the input of an attorney (and an accountant) who understands the laws of your jurisdiction — that is, where you want to open your business. “Why — why the emphasis on a local attorney?” you may be tempted to ask. “I’ve read a bunch of stuff on the Internet — isn’t that enough to give me guidance?” No. Not only is that not enough, but also you may get information that’s not relevant to the laws of your state. It may not be strictly misinformation, but it will create a mess if your state doesn’t follow the same rules or procedures. Take, for example, a recent article on Partnerships Compared to Limited Liability Partnerships. It correctly points out that…
Continue ReadingWell, it seems that even the powerful get duped in their dealings. From the Washington Post, comes the story of Hunter and James Biden, sons of Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.), who are suing…
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Read More“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” is the attitude many entrepreneurs bring to their business partnerships. If you’re turning a profit, who cares if it’s done by treating your partner badly, or by your…
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