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Joint Ventures and Commercial Real Estate Deals
Most commercial real estate projects are purchased and developed by a single firm. Joint ventures work differently. Two or more parties work together in the funding and development stages for these ventures. Typically, the operating member has real estate experience, taking the lead on the project’s management. On the other
Understanding USPTO Trademark Examinations
Securing the rights to a trademark for commerce is a critical part of branding for many businesses. The distinctive logo, phrase, or sign identifies a particular product or brand, setting it apart from its competition and legitimizing it in the eye of consumers. Filing a trademark application correctly and on
Navigating California Commercial Real Estate Law
Navigating California Commercial Real Estate Law Commercial real estate developers, sellers, and buyers in California face legal and financial challenges since the state’s new commercial real estate statutes took effect in 2019. Some of these new laws changed the way commercial landlords approached evictions and commercial property abandonment. Other sections
When To Start The Trademark Process
When To Start The Trademark Process Applying for federal trademark registration is not necessary to gain the right to use a particular business name or logo. The right to use a particular mark in conjunction with a business selling goods or services is established merely by the use of the
Choosing A Successful Business Name
Choosing A Successful Business Name According to the United States Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, there are 31.7 million small businesses and around 20,000 large businesses in the United States today. With so many businesses in the country, it is all too easy to accidentally select a name for
What Type Of Business Entity Should You Choose?
What Type Of Business Entity Should You Choose? The type of business entity a business owner chooses is essential. This important decision will determine and impact many aspects of the business, including which documents to file for taxes and whether a business is eligible for specific tax breaks. Deciding which
Regulation D: Accredited Investor vs Sophisticated Investor
July 8, 2021 Remember if you’re selling a security, you either need to register that security or have an exemption from registration. Regulation D is a common exemption that many people use. Within regulation D, there are 506(b) and 506(c). One of the important things that we get from Regulation
What is a Security?
March 16, 2021 What is a Security? Colloquially, the word security is used often, and we may feel like we know what security is. However, the legal definition of a security may vary from the definition that non-legally trained individuals may have in mind–we call that a legal term of
What is a Registered Agent?
March 11, 2021 What Is a Registered Agent? For most states, the Secretary of State is the government entity that handles the formation of business entities such as limited liability corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and C corporations. The Secretaries of State, or the appropriate entity creation agency, generally
Advantages of a Wyoming LLC
March 9, 2021 Advantages of a Wyoming LLC Many companies create limited liability corporations (LLCs), C corporations, or other business structures in the state of their principal place of business. Businesses should, however, consider the advantages of creating their business in states which offer unique advantages. One of those states
Potential New SEC Finder’s Fee Rules on the horizon?
March 1, 2021 Towards the end of 2020, the SEC released a notice of proposed order that would make it easier for finders to help small businesses raise capital. The proposed exemptions would allow certain finders who fall into different categories to be exempt from the restrictive rules involved with
SEC Promotes Increased Funding for Reg A and Reg CF Offering
January 22, 2021 SEC Rule With Increased Limits For Reg A and Reg CF Now In Effect On November 2nd, 2020, the SEC took a step to improve the opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and growing businesses to acquire initial funding for their goals. The SEC voted to reduce regulations
What should I name my entity?
January 6, 2021 One decision that can seem somewhat daunting when starting your business is choosing the right name for your business. Something to keep in mind is that your business name must comply with a slew of state laws regulating the naming of corporations and LLCs. Polymath Legal PC
Piercing the Corporate Veil Explained
Piercing the Corporate Veil If you are a business owner, shareholder, or director of an entity with limited liability, you must understand what piercing the corporate veil means. Typically, one forms an LLC or other corporate entity to ensure that they will not be held personally liable for any company
S Corporations: Advantages and Disadvantages
When new companies start, one of the first decisions they make is the form of entity the new business will take. Often the choice comes down between a corporation and an LLC. Because corporations have double taxation, if the corporate entity is chosen, the new business owner often wants to
SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition
August 26, 2020 — The Securities and Exchange Commission announced its amending of the definition of “accredited investor” to allow qualification to include specific measures in areas of experience, professional knowledge, and certification. This would also include possessing Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses, as well as the current income and