Category Archives: Entity Protection

Director liability when you’re no longer a director?

From the Department of “Hey, That’s a Good Point!” comes this article on Board of Directors liability by attorney Alan…

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Asset Protection: Why forming a company may not be enough

So you thought you had your bases covered when you formed your corporation (or LLC) for your new business.  But…

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How to properly use a fictitious business name? [Q&A]

Q.:  Can you use “LLC” with your DBA names? A.: No. Here’s the fuller story. You form an LLC for…

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Five Reasons to Incorporate

If you’re in any of these situations, then it might be the right time to protect your personal assets. So,…

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Time for Your Company’s Annual Checkup

Year after year, I would go in for my annual physical. Much to my surprise (and my doctor’s), despite my…

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When to Change Your Business Structure

Now is a great time to reevaluate whether the business entity you’ve chosen for your company still meets your needs.…

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Basic Training: What Is a Registered Agent?

I’m often asked, “Why can’t I just incorporate in Delaware?” Well, for many small businesses, it doesn’t make legal or…

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Your Biz Needs an Annual Legal Physical

Don’t ignore these 5 legal issues, or you might find yourself facing expensive, protracted litigation. It doesn’t take a genius…

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Legal Niceties of Naming A Business

Make sure the name you want is available, then register and protect it. “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare wrote in…

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Basic Training: The Quest for the Right Business Form

Today’s Basic Training query comes from a solopreneur who is stymied by needing to take the next step in forming…

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