Public Record Due Diligence: The Lis Pendens Notice
County level due diligence often includes searching for tax liens, UCC fixture filings and judgment liens. But what about lis pendens notices?
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Appointing a Process Agent in SEC Registration Statements
Foreign private companies seeking a public offering in the U.S. market are required to name an agent for service of process (also referred to as process agent or contract agent), pursuant to the regulations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Obscenity in Company Names
Legal entity name rules differ greatly across states, especially when business names approach inappropriate language. Choosing an acceptable name can be challenging, as states impose strict requirements for entity names, including aliases and assumed names.
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NYS Consent for Insurance/Education Providers & Certain Corporate Filings
Doing business in New York often requires consent from state agencies like the Department of Financial Services or the Office of the Professions. Certain business activities or even specific words in your company name can trigger this requirement, making it essential to understand the process.
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5 Tips for Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence
As intellectual property assets have become some of a company’s most valuable assets, the value of these intangible assets weighs heavily in a variety of transactions. With this in mind, it is difficult to overstate the importance of intellectual property due diligence before a deal closes.
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Impact on Nonprofits: South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (Part 3)
Explore how the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision affects nonprofits, focusing on new state sales tax obligations and compliance strategies.
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California Public Companies Must Have Women on Boards by 2020
By the end of the 2019 calendar year, every publicly held domestic and foreign corporation with the principal executive office located in California (per its SEC 10-K form) must have at least one woman serving on the board of directors.
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The Illinois Limited Liability Company Act’s Business‑Friendly Makeover
Recent amendments to the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act are making the state more accommodating for businesses, focusing on increased flexibility and reduced administrative requirements.
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Leaving the Circus Behind: Our Perspective on Nonprofit Compliance
Based on our experience working with nonprofits on everything from organization formation to charitable registration renewals, we’ve learned that juggling between compliance deadlines and mission priorities can make any office feel like a circus.
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Takeaways from Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant Training for Nonprofit Executives
We’re kicking off 2019 with a Q&A with Ron Barrett, VP of Nonprofit Services, to learn more about his recent professional development experience becoming a Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant.
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