Apr 30, 2024
What is a COPE LLC?
If you’ve been reading about a COPE LLC, you’re not alone. “COPE” stands for “Charging Order Protection Entity”, and therefore a COPE LLC is considered a LLC that helps provide...
Author: Larry Donahue
Larry Donahue is a managing member of the firm, with 30-years of experience as an attorney with a focus on Internet law, intellectual property, corporate law, and contracts. Larry leads the firm's Internet sales efforts. He is licensed in the states of Illinois and New Mexico, as well as at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Mar 12, 2024
Alabama Federal Court Holds CTA Unconstitutional, but You Still Have to Report BOI to FinCEN!
The first of what we anticipate to be many court rulings on the CTA and FinCEN's enforcement ability, this case only enjoins FinCEN from enforcing as against the plaintiffs in this case.
Mar 11, 2024
The High Cost of Dissolving Partnerships in Business
Starting a business partnership often begins with the best of intentions. You and your prospective partner are brimming with enthusiasm and can’t wait to combine your skills and resources to...
Mar 7, 2024
Compound Words as Trademarks
Applying for a trademark at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a frustrating experience. Did you know that over 80% of trademark applications filed with the USPTO...
Feb 13, 2024
Why Dissolving Your LLC Could Expose You to Lawsuits
If you think this maneuver will save you the hassle of BOI reporting, think again. In the labyrinth of business decisions, dissolving a Limited Liability Company (LLC) might appear to...
Jan 3, 2024
2024- The Year of The Operating Agreement
The Importance of Keeping Your Business’s Entity Documents Up to Date As a business owner, you are constantly juggling many responsibilities, from managing employees to handling client relationships and everything...
Jan 1, 2024
FinCEN BOIR Compliance: Powered by BOI-Labs
Law 4 Small Business (L4SB) is proud to announce that it has partnered up with BOI-Labs.com to deliver the most powerful and comprehensive set of tools for Beneficial Ownership Information...
Dec 14, 2023
Starting 1/1/2024, Small Business Owners Must Start Reporting To FinCen or Face Fines/Jail Time.
The Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, goes into effect on January 1st, 2024. It requires “beneficial owners” of “new” (formed on 1/1/2024 or after) “small businesses” (less than 500 employees...
Dec 11, 2023
Tax Tips for Business Owners as the Year Draws to an End
As the end of the year draws nearer, business owners must take the time to prepare for tax season. Taxes can be a confusing and frustrating part of running a...
Oct 17, 2023
Important Facts About Registered Agents That You Might Not Have Been Told.
When you formed your company, you designated a Registered Agent. Do you remember who? Are they still in business? Are they an attorney? Does it matter? Knowing the answer to...
Aug 25, 2023
Understanding Formation Documents: What You Need to Know
Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it can also be overwhelming with the legalities you need to understand and comply with. One of the most important aspects of...
Aug 14, 2023
Understanding Anonymous Public Information Requests
As a business owner, you may have experienced a situation where you needed information from a government agency but were not sure how to obtain it. This is where a...