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When issuing "securities," it is necessary to pay attention to state "blue sky" laws, in addition to federal securities laws. If you are relying on a federal exemption that does not preempt state ...

S-Corporations are not technically a distinct entity type. Rather, the term "S-Corp" refers to a type of tax treatment available to corporations and LLCs that meet certain requirements. When a ...

The C-Corporation is the default corporate form, meaning when you incorporate your enterprise as a corporation, you are automatically classified as a C-Corp in the state where you incorporate. The ...

The limited liability company, or LLC, is a relatively recent addition to the menu of options available when choosing a legal entity. It is a hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, designed ...

If you offer securities for sale, the federal securities laws require you to register the securities with the Securities Exchange Commission unless an exemption applies. But what are some of the ...

After four months of frantic negotiations, the U.S. and the European Union have a new deal on cross-border data transfer. The agreement, dubbed the "Privacy Shield,"replaces the Safe Harbor ...

Are you searching for a way to distinguish your business and protect the essence of what makes your company unique? Federal or state trademark registration can be an excellent choice for ...

A limited partnership is a business entity that is characterized by two distinct types of owners - general partners and limited partners. General partners are the active managers of the business and ...

As a technology company that collects personal information from customers, the temptations for using a privacy policy template that you find online is understandable. You need a privacy policy to ...

A general partnership is created when two or more people engage in business as co-owners for a profit. A general partnership is created automatically as a matter of business law without filing any ...