The equitable theory of veil piercing, intended to serve as a rectifying mechanism against certain fraud, dishonesty or wrongdoing, is of particular i...
New Jersey school districts defending bullying case can possibly seek contribution from student accused of bullying and parents
In New Jersey, school districts defending a bullying case can seek contribution from the students accused of bullying and their parents. That means ...
April 2014 Gallup Pole: 84% of small business owners would do it again
For would-be entrepreneurs, there is always that nagging doubt – am I making the right decision? I hope this statistic will ease your mind: 84% ...
How do I know if I can use a business name?
There are four steps you should take before you finalize your proposed business name and logo: Check the Secretary of State Division of Corporations t...
I Recommend Income 180 Conference
Earlier this month, I attended the Income 180 Live Event 2014, with Nancy Roberts and Chris Kenney. I had two goals for this 2½ day conference: lea...
New York State Traffic Ticket Points
The holiday speed traps are starting. If you are caught in the City of Rochester limits, you have almost no chance at a plea bargain. The suburban...
Case Study: Improper Incorporation of a Church
A local group had used an accountant to incorporate a new church. The accountant used a corporate formation service to handle the incorporation proces...
Case Study: Improper Not-for-Profit Formation
A local not-for-profit association had been successfully operating for more than two decades. The existing leadership, ready to retire and to transfer...
Succession Planning for Businesses and not for Profits
Pope Francis has taken over leadership of a powerful global organization. The Catholic Church has the advantage of a centuries old historical traditio...
When Mom or Dad Can No Longer Make Decisions
Where a family member is disabled or has diminished physical or mental capacity, guardianship proceedings may be an option. However, taking this step ...