Choosing The Correct Business Entity
Societies have conceived new business structures since time immemorial. Fundamentally, joining together with business partners spreads the demands of capital and limits risk. Italians made…
Don’t Ever Give Up
Twenty-four months ago, Blue Bell was on the eve of extinction. Yet once again, the closely held company anticipates hundreds of millions in revenues, and our freezers are filled with heaven.
Trademark Infringement and Joining the Discussion on “#Rio2016”
The United States Olympic Committee has been accused of “bullying” companies that aren’t official sponsors, sending legal cease and desist letters, demanding that companies remove certain social media content protected by U.S. intellectual property law. Particularly, content with the alleged trademarks “#Rio2016” and “#TeamUSA.”
A Reminder To Know Your Local Franchising Remedies
I read two tales of franchise terminations. In both cases, the franchisee had been caught with their hand in the convenience store cash register, using…
Arizona Crowdfunding
I have a soft spot for freebies – giveaways, handouts, complimentary gifts, whatever you prefer to call them. Since 2013, I’ve participated in a…
Getting Started With Your 501(c)(3) Application
Our clients serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, all over the world. It is true, you find life by giving your life away.…
Arizona Benefit Corporations: Fiduciary Duties
Arizona law requires directors and officers of B-Corporations to look out for non-owner stakeholders, in addition to the company’s shareholders. This is an extraordinary fiduciary…
Arizona’s Newest Business Entity, The Benefit Corporation
In many markets, consumers and employees, alike, hunger for purpose-driven companies committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Prior to this year, however, Arizona…
B-Corporation as Subsidiary for Non-Profits
A B-Corporation could nicely fit within the overall corporate structure of a tax-exempt organization, maintaining the tax exemption by limiting unrelated business income and, at…
Commercial Court Pilot
You want predictable costs and minimal disruption as you operate your company and the Maricopa County Superior Court has installed a specialized venue.
Preview: Arizona Entity Restructuring Act
Arizona will offer a more business-friendly legal framework next year, thanks to new law for entity restructuring transactions, law that will take effect on January…