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White Collar Crime
6/18/2008
The term "white collar crime" broadly refers to any type of illegal conduct in a business setting. Examples include:   Fraud Theft Bribery Extortion Tax evasion Other acts of corruption  ...(0 comments)

Download PDFChoosing the State of Incorporation
6/18/2008
Traditionally, Delaware has been considered a favored state for incorporation; however, because of other states’ adoption of provisions of a Model Business Corporation Act (see below for the ABA's Model Act) or of provisions of Delaware corporation...(0 comments)

Observing Corporate Formalities
5/23/2008
The creation of a corporation by the filing of a certificate of incorporation and the holding of an organizational meeting establishes an independent entity. In order to maintain the fiction of separate existence and avoid a “piercing of the veil,”...(0 comments)

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Corporations
5/23/2008
The term "nonprofit" broadly refers to any organization in which income and revenues are not shared on the basis of ownership as there are no shareholders or official earnings to distribute. Corporate status for nonprofit entities provides a shield...(0 comments)

How to Create an Immigration Strategy for a Stable Workforce
1/30/2008
Despite growing globalization of the US economy, employers are facing more immigration-related obstacles than ever before in employing a global workforce. This includes caps on the number of H-1B workers, backlogs for immigrant visas, higher fees for petitions,...(0 comments)

Download MS Word DocumentDrafting Executive Employment Agreements That Work for Employers: An Annotated Model Agreement
1/30/2008
Employment Agreements are enforced under state law. So it is vital to understand which state law is applicable to the contract. One way is to get agreement that a particular state law governs, but it is necessary to select a state law which has a defensible...(0 comments)

Download MS Word DocumentHow to Keep a Firing from Backfiring
1/30/2008
There was a time when firings were financially painful only for employees. Increasingly, however, terminated employees are suing and collecting from former employers. Whether an employee can recover depends on who was fired and why, and on which law applies...(0 comments)

An Overview of and Practical Guidance on the SEC's New Rules Amending Executive Compensation, Related Party, Governance and Form 8-K Disclosure Requirements
1/30/2008
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued its new rules comprehensively revising the disclosure requirements for executive and director compensation, related party transactions, director independence and other corporate governance...(0 comments)

Duties of the Board of Directors When a Company Is for Sale
1/30/2008
The obligations of a board of directors in the discharge of their fiduciary duties are especially significant when the company is for sale. While there is no definitive set of procedures required, directors must take reasonable steps to maximize shareholder...(0 comments)

Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
1/30/2008
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") has adopted new rules that allow issuers to use the Internet as an alternative method to satisfy proxy material delivery requirements. In another step to update its regulatory framework...(0 comments)

Section 409A and Its Impact on the Taxation of Deferred Compensation
1/30/2008
One of the most significant changes wrought by the American Jobs Creation Act (AJCA) is Section 409A and its impact on the taxation of deferred compensation. Section 409A broadly applies to all forms of deferred compensation, including equity-based compensation...(0 comments)

Could you repeat that, please?
1/30/2008
Just starting out in the Corporate Law field? A basic knowledge of the terms of art is key to impressing your client or managing partner with your ability to handle Corporate Law matters competently. Read on for a quick primer!   Close Corporations:...(0 comments)

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