Professional entities seeking to practice licensed professions in New York must obtain consent from the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions. As of May 2019, the processing time for this consent is approximately 15-18 weeks, with no expedited service available.
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Missing state annual report deadlines can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, and administrative dissolution. Learn why timely filings are crucial for your business’s compliance and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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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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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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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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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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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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Explore how the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision affects nonprofits, focusing on new state sales tax obligations and compliance strategies.
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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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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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