Posts Tagged ‘LLC Members’
How to Prepare for Business Litigation
If you are a Florida business owner, you likely feel nervous about the idea of business litigation. That’s only natural. After all, your company is not just your income; it’s likely your proudest accomplishment after years of hard work. However, you need to remember that preparation for corporate litigation should be an essential part of…
Read MoreDifferences Between Corporate Representative Deposition and Individual Witness Deposition
During the course of a legal case involving Florida businesses, it is common for one or more of the parties to depose employees, executives, and other individuals who might have knowledge that is relevant to the dispute. These deponents generally fall into one of two categories: Corporate representatives, or Individual witnesses A corporate…
Read MoreWhat Is a Florida Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement?
A Florida multi-member LLC operating agreement is an important legal document that outlines the rules and regulations of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). This document serves to define the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all members involved in the LLC, as well as set out how decisions are made and how profits or losses should…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn From Elon Musk’s Twitter Buyout
In April, Elon Musk— famous for Telsa and SpaceX—shocked the world when he announced his intentions to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Twitter agreed to this decision, but shortly after, Musk got cold feet and attempted to back out of the agreement. But on October 27, the deal was closed, and Musk became the…
Read MoreDoes My Business Need to Hire an Attorney?
Small business owners are faced with many decisions every day on how to run and handle their business. As an entrepreneur, the last thing any business owner wants to focus on is legal tasks, issues, paperwork, and especially legal negotiations or lawsuits. After all, owners should be handling the day-to-day operations of their business,…
Read MoreCommon Business Disputes that Could Lead to Litigation
If you own a business, you understand the importance of good planning. You likely spent hours upon hours researching and organizing before you even opened your doors to the public. Successful businesses don’t just happen, they are the result of careful planning and execution. Unfortunately, some business owners overlook an essential aspect of their business…
Read MoreBusiness Owner Disputes Can Lead to Messy Litigation, If You’re Missing this Key Document
When it comes to running a business with multiple owners, there are many decisions to be made. These decisions should not just be vocalized, but written down so they can become legally binding. A Florida LLC Operating Agreement is the necessary governing document that provides for all of the agreed-upon roles, rights, and duties of…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Needs a Legal Audit
As most business owners are aware, an IRS audit is designed to scrutinize the tax return of an individual or business to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. A “legal audit” functions in a similar way, although the purpose is not to scrutinize a suspicious return, but instead to identify potential issues and ultimately prevent costly…
Read MoreCourt-Appointed Receivership: Is it Better Than Bankruptcy?
If you’re facing bankruptcy for your financially distressed business, receivership may be a better option for you. A receivership is designed to protect a lender’s assets for an interim period, such as during a pending foreclosure or other litigation involving the business. Today, we will cover court-appointed receiverships, and why they may be favorable to…
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