Choosing Between an LLC and an S Corp
Advice on how to decide whether to incorporate your business as a limited liability corporation or an S corporation Read more
Choosing the Right Legal Structure
Family Business? 4 Mistakes Not to Make
Too many family businesses don't even know these simple issues are problems--until they find themselves in legal hell. Read more
Shrink Your Start-up Legal Costs: 3 Tips
The average legal bill even before VC financing can run more than $20,000. Why pay that when DIY options abound? Read more
How to Cash Out Sooner
I've seen founders get an early share of the upside using this strategy--without putting their companies in danger or angering their investors. Read more
Avoid the Wrath of Your Old Boss
Before you strike out on your own, keep these three tips in mind to help ensure a smoother transition to entrepreneurship. Read more
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The best way to avoid bickering over family ownership of a company is to put everything in writing early on. Read more
A Liability Case Reaches the Supreme Court
A New Jersey employee severed four fingers while using a device manufactured abroad. The Supreme Court will determine if a New Jersey court has jurisdiction ... Read more
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How to Start a Sole Proprietorship
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How to Choose a Business Entity
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Structuring Equity at an LLC
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Fancy-Sounding Tax Hurts S Corps.
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Acronym Acrimony
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