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What is a Shareholder Annual General Meeting?

Shareholder annual general meetings are a state law statutory requirement for both private and public companies. Annual meetings are a corporate governance mechanism that allows shareholders to be informed about

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act

Signed into law in January 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act seeks to combat money laundering, corporate misconduct, and other illicit financial activities. The purpose of the Act is to increase

What is a Divisive Type D Reorganization?

A divisive Type D reorganization is a type of tax-free or tax-advantaged corporate reorganization allowed under the United States Internal Revenue Code that lets companies change their structure without incurring

4 Important Questions to Ask a Lawyer About Forming an LLC

Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New York can offer many benefits — from the limited liability protection it provides to the ease of formation, and flexible management structure.

What Does a Securities Lawyer Do?

If you’re an investor or issuer, you should have a skillful securities lawyer by your side. A securities lawyer is an attorney who has specific knowledge and experience in the

Answering Tax Questions with Joshua D. Brinen

How Long Do I Have to Hold My Tax Returns? Well, like any good tax lawyer, I will answer you with, it depends. The normal statute of limitations to hold

What is a Business Continuity Plan? 

You have worked hard to build your business over the years. You need to implement a plan that outlines how your company would continue to function after a significant disruption.

Hiring 1099 Contractors

If you own a business, you might hire 1099 contractors on an ongoing basis, or for a particular project. Contractors – or as they might be referred to today gig

Tax Controversy: What’s the Difference Between a Lien and a Levy?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has several collection mechanisms it uses to collect unpaid taxes. Among these are tax liens and tax levies — both of which can hurt a