State Charitable Registration When Soliciting Donations Online
Due diligence required for determining charitable registration requirements is a difficult task, further complicated by soliciting online donations.
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New Compliance Requirement for Colorado Charitable Solicitations
As of filings and renewals due in 2026, Colorado is requiring foreign nonprofits to complete corporate registration before charitable solicitation registration. The change reflects enforcement of an existing corporate statute, not a new law.
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Abandoning Your Company’s Registration in Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands or the USVI? Think Again.
Abandoning a company registration in Puerto Rico, Guam, CNMI, or the U.S. Virgin Islands does not usually end the entity’s obligations. Formal withdrawal or dissolution helps limit ongoing fees, compliance issues, and reputational risk.
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Forming a Company in Delaware: Key Considerations for Companies Outside of the US
Delaware remains a leading jurisdiction for U.S. entity formation because of its corporate law, Court of Chancery, and efficient filing system. For companies entering the U.S. market, the right state of formation depends on operations, tax posture, investor expectations, and long-term plans.
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The Importance of Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions
Law firms conduct public record due diligence for merger transactions by searching for UCC financing statements, tax liens, judgment liens, litigation and bankruptcy. But today’s transactions require more: it is crucial to incorporate federal intellectual property (IP) due diligence.
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Intellectual Property Due Diligence: Are the Seller’s Representations and Warranties an Acceptable Substitute?
Representation/warranty provisions and intellectual property due diligence are often complementary components of risk management in transactions, but can the former be considered an acceptable substitute for the latter?
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Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 101: The Basics
A UCC-1 filing is the standard U.S. method under UCC Article 9 to give public notice of a lender’s security interest in personal property and establish priority against competing creditors.
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Appointment of Process Agent on SEC Form F-6: Registration Statement of American Depositary Receipts
This article explains the purpose, structure, and regulatory requirements of SEC Form F-6, the registration statement used for American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) issued by foreign companies seeking to make their securities accessible to U.S. investors.
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Delaware Trade Names Move to a Centralized DOR Registry
Beginning February 2, 2026, Delaware Trade Name (DBA) filings move to the Division of Revenue via the One Stop portal and must be tied to an active Delaware business license and a Certificate of Good Standing. Existing court-filed trade names remain valid, with re-registration optional unless you need future updates/termination or inclusion in the new statewide registry.
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Top 10 Questions About the New York LLC Transparency Act
As of January 1, 2026, NYLTA requires certain non-exempt non-U.S. LLCs authorized to do business in New York to file a Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) or an Attestation of Exemption (AOE) with the New York Department of State.
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