Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are an important tool for many companies to safeguard confidential information from dissemination. Several different types of NDAs can be used, depending on the situation. For example, some business relationships might require a mutual...
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What is a Nondisclosure Agreement?
A Nondisclosure Agreement, commonly called an “NDA,” is a contract between two or more parties that prevents the dissemination of a company’s sensitive information. An NDA is typically entered into at the beginning of a business relationship or significant financial...
What’s the Difference Between a Regular IRS Audit and a Targeted Audit?
Everyone dreads the possibility of being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While it’s better not to be audited, a marked difference exists between a routine IRS audit and a targeted audit. Although you cannot always avoid an audit, careful recordkeeping,...
What’s the Difference Between Schedule 13D and Schedule 13G?
Schedule 13D and Schedule 13G are both beneficial ownership reports filed by anyone who directly or indirectly shares investment power in a company. These Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings provide information about parties who have substantial holdings...
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 the affairs of the company and exercise their rights to...
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 transparency through the reporting of beneficial ownership information...