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By John Williams August 9, 2024
Most states do not limit a creditor of an LLC Member to a charging order. In fact, most states are not very friendly to creditor rights. That is why entrepreneurs should “forum shop” for the most business-friendly state when starting an LLC. It may be convenient to form a Florida LLC as a single owner, […]
Continue Reading By John Williams May 5, 2016
Member Removal The same holds true when removing a member. It is important to have the resigning member acknowledge the terms whereby that member is leaving the LLC, such as consideration and to whom the interest is being transferred. After the member signs the resignation and transfer acknowledgment, the remaining members sign a First Amended […]
Continue Reading By John Williams August 5, 2013
Changing from a for-profit corporation to a public benefit corporation requires 90% stockholder approval (dissenters are given appraisal rights), and terminating public benefit status requires a 2/3 vote. Directors are given strong protection against stockholder claims. Any claims from stockholder interest must meet a high threshold to succeed, as the director is considered to have […]
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By John Williams May 28, 2013
A Certificate of Formation (a.k.a “Articles of Organization” in a number of other states) is processed by a skilled team of experts at the Delaware Division of Corporations. The Delaware Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations’ office processes about 10 times as many certificates per day as most other states. Although your Delaware LLC is […]
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