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Corporate Shareholder Meetings In New York and New Jersey
A brief business law blog post authored by New York and New Jersey business lawyer detailing
some requirements for shareholder meetings for New York and New Jersey Corporations. This post is a good primer and frame of reference for all owners, shareholders and directors (boards of directors) of New York and New Jersey Corporations looking to ensure compliance with controlling corporate law in New York and New Jersey
SCOTUS: 1782(a) Discovery No Longer Available in International Arbitrations
On June 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that parties to private arbitrations cannot use US federal courts to gather evidence to be used in international arbitrations.
Read More5 Ways Business Owners Can Avoid Personally Liability for The Debts of Their Business
One of the main draws of creating a separate stand-alone entity (e.g., corporation, limited liability company) when starting a new business is to avoid being personally liable for the debts incurred in furtherance of the business. However, that protection could be lost if the business is not properly managed by owners, shareholders, officers, and/or directors of…
Read MoreEnd-of-Year Corporate Checklist for Small Businesses
While most people are focused on last minute gifts and preparing holiday meals, business owners are getting their corporate affairs in order before the clock strikes midnight and we ring in a New Year. Here are five questions small businesses and medium-sized businesses should be thinking about as we approach January 1. 1. Do I…
Read MoreMerchant Cash Advances: 5 Things Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Traditional financing is not always available to many small business owners. Many turn to merchant cash advance funders to satisfy short term capital needs. Business owners have a business lawyer review the terms of these complex agreements because the consequences of breaching them can be very severe. This New York and New Jersey business lawyer…
Read MoreRusso Law Celebrates Its First Year In Business!
Dear clients, colleagues, and friends, I would like to thank you for your continued loyalty and support as Russo Law LLC celebrates its first year in business. I founded Russo Law LLC to provide superior legal representation to owners, officers, executives, investors, and shareholders of business ventures and arrangements of all shapes and sizes. Leveraging…
Read MoreBusiness Owners Beware of the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act
There are many benefits to working with independent contractors / freelancers instead of hiring full time employees: flexibility, reduced legal risk, no payroll costs, no commitments, no benefits, and no hassle. As an added bonus, you can likely haggle them down to accept less on an invoice because, after all, they likely need the money,…
Read MoreLou Russo to Participate in Virtual Meetup to Answer COVID19 Questions.
On Friday, May 8, 2020 starting at 4PM ET, Lou Russo will participate in a Live Virtual Legal Meet-Up with other legal experts who are donating their time to answer COVID19 related questions. The Meet-Up will be conducted via a Zoom meeting. Click here for registration information. * * * Russo Law LLC deploys unparalleled…
Read MoreRusso Law’s Blog Posts Published by CourtBuddy
We are pleased to announce that CourtBuddy recently published several Russo Law blog posts for the benefit of its users. CourtBuddy published blog posts discussing contractual impossibility, commercial rent obligations in a pandemic and available COVID19 financial assistance. * * * Russo Law LLC deploys unparalleled training and modern technology to guide investors, businesses, and…
Read MoreCHART: COVID-19 Financial Relief Programs
Click here for document detailing “COVID-19 Financial Relief Programs” chart. * * * Russo Law LLC deploys unparalleled training and modern technology to guide investors, businesses, and executives efficiently through corporate, contractual, commercial real estate, and litigation issues. Call (+1-929-262-1101) or email today to learn more. *This blog post is for informational purposes only. It…
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