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Small Business Law
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A Guide to Breach of Contract Claims
by Stephen Fishman, J.D. · USC Gould School of Law
If you are starting or buying a business, you should know something about contracts, including how and when contracts are breached. ... Read more
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Breach of Partnership Agreements and Expulsion
by Stephen Fishman, J.D. · USC Gould School of Law
You can expel a partner for violating the partnership agreement and other reasons. Learn when you can and can’t expel a partner and what happens after the fact. ... Read more
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How Zoning and Land Use Laws Affect Your Small Business
by Will Van Vactor, J.D. · University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
So you have developed a great business plan, created a business entity, and secured financing. But, where are you going to open the store or office? Besides the usual concerns about traffic, ... Read more
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Withdrawal From a Limited Partnership
by Amanda Hayes, Attorney · University of North Carolina School of Law
If you are thinking about forming a limited partnership, make sure you understand the rules about when partners can withdraw. ... Read more
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Fiduciary Duties in a Corporation
What fiduciary duties do directors, officers, and sometimes even shareholders of a corporation owe to the business and its owners? ... Read more
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Fiduciary Duties of General Partners
Partners in a general partnership are fiduciaries to each other and owe each other, and the business, certain basic duties. ... Read more
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Fiduciary Responsibilities of LLC Managers
The manager or members of an LLC owe certain basic duties to the company and its owners. Who owes these fiduciary duties depends on the LLC's management structure. ... Read more
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How to Wind Up a Business and Distribute Its Assets
by Amanda Hayes, Attorney · University of North Carolina School of Law
Your business might dissolve for a variety of reasons. The business might not have enough money coming in to cover costs, partners could have a falling out, or top executives could have mism ... Read more
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Termination of Business Partnerships: Legal and Tax Aspects
by Stephen Fishman, J.D. · USC Gould School of Law
Learn how a general partnership dissolves and what to do when ending yours. ... Read more
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Business Continuity: What Happens When an Owner Leaves the Business?
by Stephen Fishman, J.D. · USC Gould School of Law
Decide in advance what will happen to your business if an owner dies, becomes disabled, goes bankrupt, gets divorced, retires, or otherwise decides to leave. ... Read more
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Manufacturing Licenses and Permits | How to Start a Manufacturing Business
by Diana Fitzpatrick, J.D. · New York University School of Law
Make sure you learn the specific licensing and permit requirements for your new business. ... Read more
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International Contracts and Your Small Business
The formation of an international contract is similar to the formation of a domestic contract but requires additional terms. ... Read more
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Sole Proprietors
Many people who go into business for themselves will decide to work as sole proprietors. This business structure, which allows people to report business income and expenses on their individu ... Read more