Business & Corporations Lawyers

What are the advantages to a Corporation?
There are several advantages to organizing your business as a formal corporation. A corporation is a separate legal entity that is distinct from its individual owners. Businesses that … more
What are the advantages to 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
What is an "S" corporation?
There are several different types of corporations from which business owners can choose when they initially set up their business. One type of corporation is an S corporation. The … more
What is a "C" Corporation?
A C corporation is the most common type of corporation. The “C” refers to the subchapter of the Internal Revenue Code which explains the rules of taxation for this type of business … more
What is equity financing?
Businesses are usually expensive to open and operate and many businesses need investors in order to make the business successful. One way in which business owners can get funds for their … more

Choosing your Business Entity Structure
Businesses can operate in a variety of structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each of these forms of incorporation provides certain benefits and also certain limitations. The legal structure of a business determines how it is managed, how it is taxed, and what regulations it must follow. So how do you … more
The Sarbanes Oxley Act: Success or Failure?
After the Enron scandal shocked the world and created doubt about the accounting principles of public companies, the United States Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act created new standards that had to be met by publicly traded companies and accounting companies. It was designed to protect shareholders from fraud that could ultimately destroy their … more