Risk Management Blog

End of year buzzwords and phrases we all use and hear this time of year:  get better organized, be more efficient, streamline, and ultimately, be more successful. We’ve all worked towards accomplishing them and we utilize tools and tactics that help us achieve them. Below are links to various State departments nationwide, consolidating that information onto one web page, Your Ultimate State Research Links Library. We hope it’s a… >> READ MORE

Effective in Illinois on January 1, 2018, the State Tax Lien Registration Act will change how state tax liens are filed there. It will create one centralized State Tax Lien Registry for filing notices of tax liens in favor of or enforced by the Illinois Department of Revenue, who will manage the new registry. Currently, state tax liens in Illinois are filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue for unpaid taxes at appropriate county recorder… >> READ MORE

You’ve done your due diligence. Your ducks are all lined up. Now you just need to file your UCC and/or corporate documents. It’s just a technicality, right? The heavy lifting is done. And then your filing gets rejected! What happened? It could be any number of things, depending on the filing office you’re interacting with, but one thing is for sure:  rejected filings cost secured parties time and money. Below are some tips… >> READ MORE

Ever have a partnership with a service company, one that is knowledgeable and able in their solutions, BUT there is still a problem? The service company’s billing system and accounting procedures are a big headache. Perhaps using a subscription billing model such as FastSpring Billing would have been a more appropriate system for them to use, but sometimes we can not be quite this lucky. It gets tiring and frustrating to pay your invoices… >> READ MORE

Many agreements, such as contract and loan agreements, require the appointment of a Registered Agent to receive Service of Process or a notice from one party to another, and to deliver the documents to the various parties as soon as possible. Service of Process under a loan agreement and other legal contracts are critical correspondence that should be handled by a professional Registered Agent to ensure the documents are expeditiously delivered… >> READ MORE

In March 6, 2017 the Massachusetts (MA) Supreme Judicial court held that a MA director’s duty is owed solely to the corporation. However, the duties may be owed among shareholders in small corporations and when “a controlling shareholder who also is a director proposes and implements a self-interested transaction that is to the detriment of minority shareholders.” The decision, which is a result of IBEW Local No. 129 v. Tucci, is… >> READ MORE

Providing a registered agent for service of process (SOP) when completing business entity filings is often required. Whether it is a commercial registered agent or noncommercial registered agent impacts how the filing is completed. For example, when appointing commercial registered agents, the filer is not required to provide an address in some states; it is always required of noncommercial agents. Commercial agents also file registered… >> READ MORE

For-profit and nonprofit corporations in Delaware should be on the lookout for notices from the Delaware Division of Corporations for franchise taxes and annual reports due for the 2018 tax year.  Not receiving this notice does not exempt you from filing and paying by the due date. Following the 2017 amendments to Title 8 Section 503 many corporations have been left with questions.  We’ve assembled a list of facts to consider during… >> READ MORE

Keeping true to their dedication to California Entrepreneurs, the California Secretary of State’s office has launched its new California Trademark Search. This search tool provides customers with the ability to search active trademarks on file with their office. Customers are now able to search by: - registration ID - description of mark - registration date - classification code - name of owner - US Patent & Trademark Office… >> READ MORE

Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and General Partnerships formed in Delaware are required to pay an annual tax on or before June 1st of each year. Not receiving notice does not exempt you from filing and paying by the due date. What’s Due & When Annual tax of $300.00 on or before June 1st of each year Missed Deadline Penalty for non or late payment is $200.00 Interest accrues on the tax and penalty at the… >> READ MORE