Topic
Business Entities
40 published works
San Jose, CA Business Lawyer Blog
Good Standing Certificates in California
By Richard Burt
California does not issue good-standing certificates under that name. For what is referred to in other states as a “good standing certificate,” the California Secretary of State will issue a…
Florida Eminent Domain Law Blog
New Florida Laws for 2026: A Business Compliance Check on What Took Effect July 1
The new Florida laws of 2026 are no longer something to plan for. Most of them took effect on July 1, and six weeks later the practical question for Florida…
Texas Business Court Watch
Texas Business Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Limits: Existing Receiverships Remain Under Appointing Court’s Exclusive Control
By P. William Stark, Sergio Cavazos
In Parker v. Lynzara-Austin Real Estate Management, LLC, the Texas Business Court held that a district court that appointed a receiver retained exclusive jurisdiction over the entities and their property.
Business Law Prof Blog
AALS Section on Agency, Etc. – New Voices!
I am a proud member of the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools Secton on Agency, Partnerships LLCs, and Unincorporated Associations. We are hosting a “New Voices…
The Law and Equity Report
Florida’s New Series LLC Law Effective July 1, 2026, Opens a New Door for Real Estate Investment Structuring
By Timothy O’Neill Partner at Pike & Lustig, LLP Florida has long been a magnet for real estate investment. Still, until now, investors who wanted to segregate liability across multiple…
The HB Blog
Choosing the Right U.S. Business Entity: LLC vs Corporation vs “I’ll Fix It Later”
Choosing the Right U.S. Business Entity: LLC vs Corporation vs “I’ll Fix It Later” You have a strong business idea and you are ready to launch. One of the first,…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
The Estate Plan Seems Fine. The Assets are a Mess.
By Mark Ashton
I spent most of my career working for law firms that represented small businesses. Some of those “small” businesses did millions in sales and had lots of complexities. But, they…
Jotwell
A Time Traveler’s Guide to Business Organizations: Barry Hawk’s Journey From Assur to Amsterdam
By Sergio Alberto Gramitto Ricci
Barry E. Hawk, Family, Partnerships and Companies: From Assur to Amsterdam (2024). Sergio Alberto Gramitto Ricci What if you could embark on a journey through time and space, witnessing the…
Polaris Tax & Accounting Blogs & Articles
Unfiled Business Tax Returns: Risks for LLCs, S-Corps, and Partnerships
By Joe Serrone
Quick Answer Box:When an LLC, S-Corp, or partnership fails to file taxes, the IRS can assess steep penalties — $210 per shareholder/partner per month (up to 12 months), loss of…
Sidley Austin Blog
Texas Seeks to “Seize the Moment” by Enacting Major Changes to Business Organizations Code
By Yolanda C. Garcia, George J. Vlahakos, Mason Parham, Catherine G. Pritchard
On May 14, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (“S.B. 29”), which amends the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”) as part of the Texas legislature’s broader initiative to…