The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act — also called the E-Sign Act — was signed into law in 2000, providing for legal recognition of electronic signatures in commerce. Under the statute, e-signatures are given the same legal force and effect as...
Under the Securities Act of 1934, an issuer – a company that is publically traded – must make certain reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on a periodic basis. An issuer must file a Form 10-K for annual reports, and a Form 10-Q for quarterly...
A document retention policy is critical for any business. Also known as a record-keeping policy, a document retention policy provides minimum retention periods for important business documents and establishes a routine for the final disposition of a company’s records....
How does a company transition from a privately-held entity to a publicly-traded corporation? You need to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission. How do you register? A corporation has a few options to register with the Commission, but...
An operating agreement is the critical governing document used by a Limited Liability Company (an “LLC”). The Operating Agreement customizes the terms of a company according to the owners' needs. The Agreement outlines how business decisions will be made in a...
Form 10-K is an annual report filed by reporting companies with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This report includes critical details about a company's financial performance over the course of the fiscal year. A 10-K provides investors with the insight...
