Top 10 Annual Report Compliance Changes You May Have Missed
Filing annual reports is a standard requirement for doing business, with most states mandating these updates to maintain good standing.
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5 Tips for International Document Legalization
Discover five essential tips for international document legalization to ensure your documents are recognized abroad. Learn about the process, requirements, and best practices to navigate legalization efficiently.
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Delays for Professional Entities Seeking Consent to Do Business in NY
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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State Annual Report Deadlines: Why You Shouldn’t Miss Them
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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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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