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Delaware or California: Choosing a Jurisdiction for Formation

Delaware or California: Choosing a Jurisdiction for Formation

If you're thinking about forming a limited liability company or you have already done so, you likely have asked yourself, "Should I form my limited liability company in Delaware or California?" The answer to this question is almost always "it depends," but understanding the basics of the analysis is helpful.

Eligible Entities and "Check the Box" Treasury Regulations

Eligible Entities and "Check the Box" Treasury Regulations

California state law classification of a business entity is not always the same as the tax classification of an entity. Under the "check the box" treasury regulations, a business entity is classified either as a "per se" C-corporation or as an entity eligible to choose its tax classification (referred to as an eligible entity).

Is It Legal? California's Cannabis Conflict

Is It Legal? California's Cannabis Conflict

The “Marijuana Boom” is officially taking place in various areas of the United States, particularly in the State of California, and in the wake of legislation being passed at the state and local levels legalizing marijuana to some degree or another. This blog post will discuss the effect of new legislation on Orange County and California businesses.

Startup Companies: Avoiding Key Legal Mistakes Checklist

Startup Companies: Avoiding Key Legal Mistakes Checklist

Now that you’ve formed your company and are open for business, there are some more legal items you’ll want to address so you don’t mistakenly run your business into the ground before it takes flight. This blog will discuss these key issues and should serve as a checklist of items to cover when starting your business.

Getting Your Business Up and Running: Post-Formation Matters  

Getting Your Business Up and Running: Post-Formation Matters  

As discussed in our previous blog post, forming an LLC can be simple, but deciding issues related to tax, liability, management and capital concerns are best left to an attorney. But figuring out and implementing a formation plan does not mean you’re ready for business. Once the LLC is formed, there are several things to do before it can begin conducting business. That will be our focus in this blog post.