Corporate Law

Articles in Corporate Law

By David Sarokin 1 comments
If the IRS has identified some, ahem, problems with your personal or business tax returns, or if you're facing a complex audit, or if you just need some high-quality advice on handling your taxes, it might be time for a good tax lawyer. Here's ... more »
By Gardengates 3 comments
A small business or even a sole proprietorship can be registered as an S corporation (small business corporation). Doing so can help protect you from personal liability when it comes to business debts and obligations. There are other advantages, ... more »
By tranquil32p 3 comments
Have you ever wanted to know the difference in liens that are placed. Heres some examples.. more »
By Anthony Delgado 0 comments
If you are an entrepreneur, it is important to find a good venture capital lawyer as it could be critical to your long-term success... more »
By bmdoyle 0 comments
Find a local lawyer..... more »
By risandoval 2 comments
A step by step guide to forming your own corporation... more »
By Jesse Schmitt 1 comments
If you are ever in doubt and you need absolute confirmation that what you think is real is actually true then you need some firmed up corroboration. In order to get this corroboration you need a witness to the same events you’re trying to ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
There's a wealth of information about corporations and corporate law available on the Internet, but much of it can be dense and difficult for a layman to follow. This is where corporate law blogs come in handy. Blogs are typically written in a ... more »
By happyman 1 comments
How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: How many can you afford? ... Jokes about lawyers are nothing new and for centuries they've depicted the profession as a collection of wily predators who will lie and cheat to line ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
Recent changes have made U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance laws for shareholder meetings even easier to work with. The newest changes have specified that the use of Internet reports is completely acceptable for full SEC ... more »
By happyman 0 comments
The dreaded annual performance evaluation determines whether you get a raise or zilch so you have to think about it hard. And think about it twice to figure our what all the Human Resources jargon really means. Usually Human Resources and ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
The state of California requires an information statement titled "Statement by Domestic Stock Corporation" from all corporations that do business in California. The first statement required filing is within 90 days of the corporation's ... more »
By TechSavvyIT 0 comments
According to the experts at mindSHIFT Technologies (www.mindshift.com) being the target of an SEC audit can be a stressful experience, even for investment firms with impeccable track records. Do you have the systems and resources in place to ... more »
By PrestonGresham 3 comments
Do you have a desire to help others? Are you involved in volunteer work? Maybe you know others who share the same willingness to assist others. Why not start a nonprofit? Here's some tips to get you started..... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
When your corporation is ready to offer its stock to the public, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) requires you to file shelf registration statements. Shelf registration statements are basically forms you file to tell the SEC and the ... more »
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Being accused of or charged with embezzlement can lead to severe penalties that can have long-lasting consequences. The crime of embezzlement is defined as the acquisition of property or funds in a fraudulent manner by someone in a position of ... more »
By David Sarokin 1 comments
Stock market fraud has cost investors billions and landed CEO's in jail. Enron, Qwest, WorldCom, AIG. Scandal after scandal has made headlines. In response, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oaxley Act (SOX), and the Securities and Exchange ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
Creating a corporate conflict of interest policy is an essential part of any corporation or charitable foundation charter. Having a robust and thorough policy will help keep all of an organization's activity lawful, and can also help during an ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
A pre-incorporation agreement is a key component to the incorporation process for any business. This is true especially for small businesses with multiple shareholders who are active in the daily operations of the business. Use these steps to ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
When your corporation is ready to offer its stock to the public, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) requires you to file shelf registration statements. Shelf registration statements are basically forms you file to tell the SEC and the ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
There's a wealth of information about corporations and corporate law available on the Internet, but much of it can be dense and difficult for a layman to follow. This is where corporate law blogs come in handy. Blogs are typically written in a ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 1 comments
If you suspect a business is committing tax fraud, you should report it. Follow these steps... more »
By PrincessDK 0 comments
Under normal circumstances, a contract is terminated when its stated conditions have been satisfied. In other words, most parties conclude their contract relationship by performing the obligations under which the contract was created. Sometimes ... more »
By eHow Legal Editor 0 comments
An SRO is a self-regulatory organization. In American securities law, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the SRO that creates and enforces securities listing rules that all businesses must follow. These rules vary depending upon the ... more »
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When the bottom fell out of the stock market in 1929, the lack of securities laws was partly to blame. Since that time, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created to protect investors and to generally keep the market above board. To ... more »