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Delaware Amends Renowned Business Statutes ( July 2004 )
In the Summer of 2004, Delaware's Governor Minner signed into law bills amending the renowned Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act, Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, and Delaware Statutory Trust Act. A number of these amendments are technical in nature, while others represent a continuing effort by the State of Delaware to create a progressive environment for business organizations. This article will touch upon some of the more significant amendments to DRUPA, DRULPA, DLLCA and DSTA. -
New Domestic Partnership Act Affects New Jersey Employers ( June 2004 )
The New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act ("the DPA"), which takes effect on July 11, 2004, was enacted to grant same-sex couples and unmarried opposite-sex couples legal status and many, but not all, of the same rights as legally married couples. The DPA accomplishes this by expressly amending several state statutes to include domestic partners within their coverage. -
Delaware: The Jurisdiction of Choice in Securitisation ( May 2004 )
Delaware continues to be on the cutting edge in offering the securitisation community a comprehensive legal framework through which to conduct transactions. That framework includes recent legislation providing some certainty on the issue of what constitutes a "true sale" as well as the constantly evolving alternative entity statutes. -
HUD 2530 Committee Developments ( April 2004 )
In light of the interest in an earlier 2530 working group meeting, we are reprinting here our written comments. Discussions will likely yield operational changes sometime after the proposed rules go into effect. -
Rethinking the Use of LLCs ( August 2003 )
In 1994, when California adopted the Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act, organizing limited liability companies in California became a reality. Limited liability companies ("LLCs") gained immediate acceptance since they combined the flow-through tax treatment of partnerships with the limited liability of corporations. As a result, LLCs rapidly became the entity of choice for many real estate acquisitions in California. The use of LLCs increased when California authorized the use of single-member LLCs. In some situations, however, LLCs are not the most beneficial form of entity. The choice of LLCs instead of limited partnerships may come at a price as LLCs and limited partnerships are not subject to the same fees in California. -
Massachusetts Business Organizations: Choosing Your Business Structure ( October 2001 )
From a single musician with his own record label to a multinational conglomerate with thousands of employees, all businesses must choose an organizational structure whose complexity and form meet the company's needs. Choosing the appropriate structure for you requires a thorough analysis of your business. -
What Are The Important Legal Aspects Of Starting A Business? ( October 2000 )
The first thing a start-up business owner should do is develop a strategic business plan. That plan acts as a blue. -
Planning for the Departure of a Co-Owner ( February 2000 )
This article provides suggestions on what should be included in an agreement between business owners detailing how key issues will be handled upon the departure of a co-owner of the business. -
An Overview of the Small Business Investment Company Program ( May 2000 )
This article details the Small Business Investment Company Program, describes the two kinds of SBA leverage and reviews the Small Business Administration's regulations.
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