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Business partners should always enter a partnership or similar operating agreement when entering a business partnership. This type of agreement allows each partner to understand its role, responsibilities, and protections to ensure a successful partnership. This article describes what a partnership agreement is, who needs one, and tips for creating a strong agreement to set up a successful venture. If you have any questions, you should always consult with knowledgeable business lawyers to avoid legal issues in the long run. Our legal team of experienced business lawyers has years of experience advising our clients and drafting partnership agreements to achieve both partners' goals.

This article will explain the basic differences between an S-Corp and a C-Corp and the pros and cons of each type of corporate structure. While S-Corps and C-Corps are very similar, there are some important differences, particularly when it comes to taxation.

Any individual involved in a business may have come across the notion of dissolving before. It is crucial to understand: • What a dissolution is • When an entity can be dissolved • How to dissolve a business, and • Whether a dissolution is the right option for you. Our business attorneys here at Newburn Law, PC have years of experience helping our clients understand each of these elements of a dissolution. If you have any questions, it is imperative that you speak with an experienced lawyer to understand your options and whether a dissolution is right for you.

Established in Delaware in 1996, Series LLCs allow an entity to designate a series of owners, managers, or assets and liabilities legally separate from each other and the entity generally. The rights and obligations of members and managers may then vary from Series to Series. Each established Series operates as a separate entity with a unique name, bank account, and separate books and records. We have extensive experience guiding our clients when creating a Series LLC. Contact us today to determiner if a Series LLC is a good strategy for you.

The past decade has ushered in a new era of transacting business virtually on decentralized networks known as blockchains. Blockchains started as the underpinning of virtual currencies, most notably Bitcoin, and have evolved to serve other purposes, such as allowing for the execution of smart contracts. Understanding smart contracts and the enhanced utility they offer is critical for succeeding in different industries in the ever-evolving business marketplace that is steadily moving towards decentralized, virtual networks.

Starting a business is exciting. Often, it can be an opportunity to turn your passion into a career. Along with the thrill of creating a startup, there are responsibilities that may be daunting, especially those that are financial in nature. Here are some tips for fiscally wary entrepreneurs on managing these essential tasks, presented by Newburn Law.

When business owners form corporate vehicles like LLCs, the common belief is their personal assets are protected from the company's creditors. This true except in cases where the "corporate veil" of security can be pierced. Read more to learn how to protect your business from a piercing the corporate veil action.

Starting a business can potentially require having or raising a lot of money. Whether it's designing prototypes of a product, renting a space for an office, or buying the technology to run it, there are a lot of costs that you incur before you even officially open up shop. Quite often, when looking at new businesses to invest in, banks and other investors might not want to risk investing in a brand-new company. This is where family and friends funding can be very beneficial and can make sure that you get your business off the ground without as much strain on your own bank account. In general, friends and family funding is a type of crowdfunding where you raise small amounts of money from family members or friends to raise a more significant total amount from other investors. Family and friends funding gives the investor peace of mind because they are investing in someone that they have a personal relationship with, so they are confident in the person and the business that they are investing in.

Waterfall provisions, also known as waterfalls, allow LLC members to decide how to allocate distributions among investors. While many members usually create an operating agreement that allocates distributions in proportion to the amount of investment an investor made, there are other ways a company can make distributions.

If you just formed an LLC, or are looking to do so, contact an experienced Newburn Law attorney today to learn more about what you should include in your operating agreement and what issues you might initially be overlooking.

A good business partnership is like a marriage. You choose your partner(s) for a reason. Transfer restrictions represent your only defense to ended up with a partner you didn't select. However, transfer restrictions can also limit your ability to sell your interests in the business. Contact an experienced Newburn Law attorney to help you balance these needs and ensure the long-term success of your business.

Choosing a state for your business entity is one of the most important decisions you make as a business owner. Trust our business lawyers at Newburn Law to help you make this pivotal choice.

Learn how our business startup attorneys at Newburn Law, P.C. give our clients the opportunity to focus on what is most important to them while we work on ensuring their business is prepared for the future.