by Doug Whitlock | Jun 18, 2018 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Small Business Law
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...
by e-LawLines | Oct 19, 2017 | Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Small Business Law
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...
by David P. Weiss | Sep 29, 2017 | Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law
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...
by e-LawLines | Sep 19, 2017 | Corporate Law, Small Business Law, Taxation
When forming a new company, it is important to consider not only the type of entity being formed but also how that entity will report and pay taxes. In certain situations, it may make sense for a corporation or LLC to elect to be taxed under subchapter S of the...
by David P. Weiss | Jul 27, 2017 | Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations
Frequently, when something novel is proposed to a condominium or subdivision association, or when an issue seems to dog an association, the board looks to approve a committee to study the issue, suggest options and report back to the board at some point in time. We’ve...
by e-LawLines | Jan 24, 2017 | Corporate Law, Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law
All corporations who conduct business in the state of Missouri must file annual registration reports with the Missouri Secretary of State in order to remain in good standing. The requirement applies to nonprofit and for-profit corporations alike. It is not uncommon...
