Small Businesses – Deciding Between External and In-House Legal Counsel
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Consider your options for legal counsel as a small business. Learn about the most common reasons to pursue part-time vs. full-time general counsel.... Continue Reading
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The Donor-Advised Fund – A Charitable Option on Sale of a Business
Monday, December 29, 2025
Donor-advised funds offer immediate charitable tax benefits for founders selling a business. Explore how DAFs work, fees, and the IRS regulations.... Continue Reading
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New Regulations for Delaware Registered Agents
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Recent amendments require Delaware registered agents to maintain a physical in-state office, eliminating virtual and mail-forwarding-only services.... Continue Reading
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Pooled Employer Employee Benefit Plans Continue to Grow in Popularity
Monday, December 22, 2025
Pooled employer plans (PEPs) help small and mid-sized companies offer affordable, compliant 401(k) benefits. Read about these employer plans today.... Continue Reading
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Delaware and the SEC – Recent Diverging Policies on Mandatory Arbitration
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Delaware and the SEC are at odds over mandatory arbitration agreements. Learn how the 2025 changes reshape corporate governance and IPO strategy.... Continue Reading
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Stuck With a Tie-Breaker Manager in an LLC
Monday, December 1, 2025
When a vote is split amongst LLC leadership, an LLC deadlock provision offers a solution via a tie-breaker manager. Learn more about the role & their removal.... Continue Reading
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The Challenge to Delaware’s Preeminence in Business Formation and Domicile
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
After some uncertainty in 2024 and 2025, Delaware remains one of the premier states for business formations. Read our blog to learn more.... Continue Reading
Posted In: The Delaware Advantage
Beware Current and Coming State Law Corporate Transparency Requirements
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Amendments to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) limit its scope to non-U.S. companies. As a result, states are forming their own CTA-like regulations.... Continue Reading
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Delaware Corporate Law - Important and Fundamental Amendments Passed
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Amendments to Delaware’s General Corporation Law have affected fiduciary duties, corporate liability, and more. Learn more about these key changes made.... Continue Reading
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Challenges Raised to 2025 DGCL Amendments
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
After several significant changes to Delaware General Corporation Law in 2025, three court cases have challenged the amendments’ constitutionality.... Continue Reading
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Important Amendments to Shareholders’ Rights to Request Information
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
A 2025 amendment to the DGCL limits stockholders’ ability to make books and records demands. Learn more about how this affects shareholders & courts... Continue Reading
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SEC Staff Cuts Deepen and are Likely to Continue
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Nearly 20% of the SEC's staff has left the agency since January 2025, with over 12% taking buyouts. Combined with an extended federal hiring freeze, restrictive hiring policies, and planned office closures, these staffing reductions will significantly impact the SEC's enforcement and inspection capabilities.... Continue Reading
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The Slow Unwind of the CFPB
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Attorney Jarrod Melson examines the court battles, DC Circuit ruling, and implications for financial services regulation and consumer protection after the CFPB closure under the Trump administration.... Continue Reading
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Payment Terms: Holdbacks, Escrows and Earnouts
Monday, August 4, 2025
Part IV of the Selling Your Small Business series of posts discusses three features relating to the payment of the purchase price for a business: holdbacks, escrows and earnouts.... Continue Reading
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Director Compensation – Steps to Avoid Liability
Monday, July 14, 2025
Discover some of the rules & regulations of setting director compensation. Learn about how the financial interest of both the director & the board can be met.... Continue Reading
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