LLC Lacks Standing to Appeal Judgment Against its “Alter Ego” Owner
Many prior posts have addressed the “alter ego” doctrine, under which a business entity’s owner can be held personally liable for the entity’s debts. This is…
The Perils of Buying Property from an LLC with Competing Claims to Managerial Authority
Prior LLC Jungle posts have addressed the tricky issue of LLC managerial authority in the context of the LLC’s dealings with third parties. See: LLC and…
Partnership — Not Its Partners — Owns Malpractice Claim Against Partnership’s Attorney
Two important principles governing corporate entities are: (1) the entity is legally distinct from its owners; and (2) the entity’s property and assets belong to the…
Does an LLC’s Bankruptcy Discharge Apply to the LLC’s Alter Egos?
When a debtor LLC receives a discharge order from a bankruptcy court, a creditor is prevented from enforcing any preexisting debts against the discharged LLC as…
Alter Ego Liability for LLC Managers: the Facts Matter
Alter ego liability is a frequent topic covered in The LLC Jungle — see here for a list of all prior “alter ego” related posts. The…
Can an LLC Member be Forced to Contribute to the LLC’s Debts?
Members of an LLC are required to pitch in equally for the LLC’s expenses and debts, right? Generally, no. In a recent unpublished opinion filed by…
No RICO Standing for Cannabis LLCs
In business litigation, a plaintiff will sometimes assert a claim under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a federal statute at 18 U.S.C. §1961…
LLC and Partnership Authority “Safe Harbors”
California’s statutes governing LLCs and general partnerships include “safe harbor” provisions making it easier for third parties to rely on the apparent authority of an LLC’s…
Does an Operating Agreement’s Arbitration Clause Apply to a “Purported” LLC Member?
If an LLC’s Operating Agreement contains a sufficiently broad arbitration clause, most disputes raised by the LLC’s members relating to the LLC will be sent to…
LLC “Lien Priority” Battle: Charging Order vs. UCC Financing Statement
A charging order is a device used by a judgment creditor to collect on a judgment against an LLC member. The charging order imposes a lien…