Small Business
Small business lawyers deal with the area of law that involves the creation and needs of "small business".
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is limited liabilty?
Limited liability is a principle of business law which shields the owners of a business from the business's liabilities. Owners of a business which has limited liability may lose … more -
What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As … more
Legal Articles
- Being Squeezed out of a Family Owned Business?
Minority shareholders often find themselves being squeezed out of a business when the majority shareholders decide to get rid of them. While this happens in all kinds of businesses, there are additional reasons in family owned businesses for putting pressure on a minority shareholder to sell his or her shares. A squeeze out occurs when a stockholder is forced to sell his or her stock … more - Buy Sell Agreements
People enter business ownership relationships with the hope that the relationship will continue for as long as the business operates. However, despite the excitement of a new business, it is important to be realistic. A co-owner may want to leave the business in the future and all of the business owners must protect themselves for that possible, or probable, occurrence. For example, … more
Free Legal Forms
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Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
This form is required by the IRS when you file a final tax return for a business. (Form 966 ( Rev. 12-2007) -
Application for Determination for Terminating Plan
Complete and submit this form to apply for a determination on the dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 5310 (Rev. 4-2006) -
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Use this form to notify the IRS of a merger or consolidation of plans. (Form 5310-A (Rev. 4-2006) -
Distributable Benefits From Employee Pension Benefit Plans
This form is required by the IRS when you file for a determination on other dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 6088 ( Rev. 3-2008
Legal Guides
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Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business
Guide for small businesses explains the truth-in-advertising laws including what makes an … more -
Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road
Explains how businesses can comply with truth-in-advertising laws when marketing on the Internet. -
Dot Com Disclosures: Information About Online Advertising
Describes the information businesses should consider as they develop online ads to ensure that … more - Selling 'American-Made' Products? What Businesses Need to Know About Making Made in USA Claims
- Guide Concerning the Use of the Word "Free" (FTC Guidance on Advertising)

