e-LawLines: A Legal Resource for Businesses, Associations & Individuals

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For 30 years, David P. Weiss has published literally hundreds of articles to address issues of interest to small and medium-size businesses, nonprofit corporations and individuals, in this easy-to-read and comprehensive format. All of those articles are assembled here on the e-LawLines blog for you – a free resource designed to help you navigate the sometimes-daunting legal landscape. Start browsing now!

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Electronic Signatures: Elective or Mandatory

In 2000, Congress passed the “Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act” (the E-Sign Act), which was subsequently signed into law. Under that Act, (i) any transaction in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a signature, contract or other... read more

by Doug Whitlock | Jun 18, 2018 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Small Business Law

Playing by the Rules: Not Just Fair, But a Legal Prerequisite

Far too frequently, the explanation for an action taken by a condominium or subdivision association’s directors, trustees or managers that, on its face, is obviously contrary to the association’s declaration, indenture, articles of incorporation, bylaws or... read more

by David P. Weiss | Apr 30, 2018 | Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law

When Stock Certificates Disappear

When operating a corporation, it is important to observe corporate formalities. This will ensure that the corporation protects the individual shareholders from the corporation’s liabilities but it can also protect shareholders from costly mistakes. In the recent case... read more

by e-LawLines | Oct 19, 2017 | Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Small Business Law

Raising Assessments, Conflict Between Declaration and By-Laws, and the Business Judgment Rule

In a decision handed down less than two weeks ago by the Missouri Court of Appeals, the court was confronted with a case involving the proper method for calculating a maximum annual assessment by the subdivision’s board of directors absent a vote of the... read more

by David P. Weiss | Sep 29, 2017 | Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law

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