Risk Management Blog

Rejected documents cost filers valuable time and money. I hope that you’ve had the opportunity to review our previous blog posts addressing common mistakes on UCC1 Financing Statements and UCC3 Change Statements. In this post, we will discuss common reasons for the rejection of Corporate Documents. A Corporate Document can be rejected for a variety of reasons. Here is a list of some common reasons a state might reject a Corporate Document: Name… >> READ MORE

So far, our blog series on Apostilles has addressed four common questions regarding Apostille certification: What is an Apostille? What documents can receive Apostille certification? When does a document need an Apostille? And where is the Apostille Convention in effect? Herein we will answer one final question: Where can I obtain an Apostille certification for my document? Every nation that is a party to the Apostille Convention has… >> READ MORE

Earlier this week on the blog, we provided some background information on the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents and answered the question, “What is an Apostille?” In this blog post, we look more closely at the Apostille process and address the what, when and where of Apostille certification. What Documents Can Receive Apostille Certification? The Apostille process, devised by… >> READ MORE

In most states, filing articles of incorporation (or organization) is a pretty straightforward process; document filers simply fill out a form, collect a signature using Docusign integration software and send the document off to be filed. Nevertheless, corporate filings often get rejected and it is usually for simple errors. What follows is a brief overview of three easy tips to help guard against rejection of your business formation filings. 1.… >> READ MORE

We are building resources for you!  This week we have added web-links to all the Secretary of State offices under our Resources page.  Much like our Business Entity Search webpage from last week, you do not have to conduct multiple searches, or websites to find what you need.  We have it all on one page. Please let us know what government agencies you search most so that we can prioritize adding them. You may also contact our Legal… >> READ MORE

This week we introduce guest blogger and attorney Shelley Gould from the Law Offices of David B. Bloom. She delves into what an interpleader action is and how escrow officers can utilize this tool and why. Today’s post is the first of two parts; part 2 will be posted in next week’s blog. Please share your thoughts below. Interpleader clauses can be found in the general provisions of standard escrow instructions for the sale of a… >> READ MORE

First Corporate Solutions is pleased to present our eBook entitled Purchase Money Security Interests: Purchase Money Rules in Equipment and Inventory. Authored by Attorney Bennett L. Cohen of Cohen, Salk & Huvard, P.C., this eBook provides answers to all of your PMSI related questions including: How is a PMSI created? What obligations qualify as a PMSI? Does a PMSI in inventory prime a previosuly perfected interest in accounts? How… >> READ MORE

We are pleased to welcome attorney, Bennett L. Cohen of Cohen, Salk and Huvard, P.C., as a special guest blogger. Please read on for the seventh and final installment of Bennett’s seven-part blog series on Purchase Money Security Interest in Equipment and Inventory. Frequently Asked Question #8: Does a Borrower Obtaining Purchase Money Financing Create a Default Under the Security Agreement Between the Borrower and its Blanket Lien… >> READ MORE

The State of Delaware offers Preclearance Review of Corporate Documents to assist filers through the corporate filing process and reduce the number of filings that do not meet required criteria. Various preclearance corporate filing services are offered and their official review procedures are a convenient way to avoid potential processing errors. This service assures that you have accurately drafted your corporate document before formally… >> READ MORE

So you’ve done your lien searching and entity verification, you’ve searched the courts for pending litigation and bankruptcies, and you’ve perfected your security interest by filing your Financing Statement…now what? Post-filing due diligence is just as important as all the searching you do pre-filing to qualify a new debtor. In fact, why go to all the trouble to investigate a potential new debtor’s credit worthiness, and decide… >> READ MORE