A Curb on LLC Form Filing Shenanigans?
In California, all LLCs are required to periodically file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State. The Statement of Information is posted to the…
LLC Membership Interests Are “Personal Property”
When LLC membership interests suffer harm at the hands of wrongful conduct by another member or the LLC’s manager, the litigation claims are usually based on…
The DAO Jungle?
A DAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization. It’s a blockchain thing. How do DAOs relate to LLCs? And why are DAOs the subject of this post…
A Receiver For Your LLC?
LLC disputes frequently lead to the court’s appointment of a receiver under California Code of Civil Procedure section 564. The receiver effectively steps into the shoes…
Title Insurance Booby Traps in the LLC Jungle
Title insurance is inexpensive for a reason. Unlike other insurance policies, it is not prospective in nature. It does not cover title defects or liens that…
LLC Money-Shuffling and “Alter Ego” Liability
The “alter ego” doctrine allows a creditor of a business entity to “pierce the corporate veil” and enforce the debt against the company’s individual owners. The…
LLC Derivative Claims — Sometimes It’s “Now or Never”
One substantial LLC membership right in California (and most other states) is the ability of members to file a “derivative” lawsuit. If the LLC has suffered…
Does an Arbitration Clause Apply to Your LLC Dispute?
Suppose your LLC’s operating agreement contains a typical clause requiring all disputes to be resolved in binding arbitration instead of the court system. Is it then…
Family Trusts and LLC Membership
LLC members often hold their membership interests in a family trust. The benefits of trusts are well known — they generally allow assets to be easily…
About That LLC Buyout….
Most LLC operating agreements contain a “buyout” provision allowing the LLC or its remaining members to buy the membership interest of a departing member. Buyout provisions…