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In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance, staying informed is paramount. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has emerged as a pivotal regulatory development, demanding the attention of businesses and legal professionals alike. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of the CTA, unraveling its implications and offering invaluable insights. If you own a […]
Are you interested in founding a corporate entity and believe that a limited liability company (LLC) is the best corporate form for your startup? In particular, do you desire to create an LLC in Florida? Heitner Legal has extensive experience setting up corporate entities in the State of Florida and serving as a registered agent […]
Are you someone who invested your money and lost a lot of it based on the information and/or advice provided to you by your financial advisor? Did your financial advisor take certain actions on your behalf, with your money, that you did not approve of and/or you were not aware of the risks involved? If […]
Have you heard of the acronym DAO, but either do not have an appreciation for what it means or need help with setting one up? If so, then you are not alone. DAO stands for Decentralized Autonomous Organization, which is a type of corporate entity structured to operate on a blockchain and without any form […]
Professional baseball player and Team Israel participant, Alex Katz, came to Heitner Legal with a business law issue. He had created a very successful sports cleat/turfs/shoe customization company and was having a dispute with his business partner.
A common question we get over here is whether it is important to create a corporate entity and whether a corporate entity truly protects you from personal liability if something goes wrong. The simple answers are that a corporate entity is important to have if you’re running a business, all business activities should run through […]
Have you ever received a check that you couldn’t cash or deposit? These checks are often returned with the designation “NSF,” which is simply an accronym for “non-sufficient funds.” It’s not only a real frustration to deal with, but can severely hurt your business. In common-speak, we call these “bad checks.” Interestingly, in the State […]
How easy is it to pierce the corporate veil and seek damages from an individual who is an officer/director/member of his company? It needs to be examined on a case-by-case basis under the specific laws of the jurisdiction in which the issue arises. But it is never an easy task. The key is often determining […]
Last month, it was reported that prominent children’s store, Toys R Us, would be going after the trademark application filed by up-and-coming hair salon and boutique, Hair Are Us. On March 17, 2014, the popular hair extension business based out of Atlanta, Georgia –with additional locations in Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California – filed […]
While American law is less than 250 years old, some of the expressions used in the U.S. legal system come from a time much older. Latin phrases, such as per stirpes, malum in se, malum prohibitum, and de facto are all still used in American law today. Another such phrase, pari passu, is used as […]