One trademark feature of the corporate form of business organization is limited liability for shareholders in which shareholder liability for the corporation’s contract or tort obligations is generally restricted to the amount of that shareholder’s capital contribution. In this regard, there is a corporate veil which protects shareholders’ personal assets from the reach of the corporation’s creditors. A judge, however,…
Conducting business in the form of a limited liability company (“LLC”) can provide protection to the LLC’s members, when business is conducted properly. Brandon will be presenting a continuing legal education seminar through myLawCLE on June 14, 2022 on how to best reinforce the LLC veil. More information can be found at the following link: https://mylawcle.com/products/llc-operating-agreements-reinforcing-the-corporate-veil/ Register for this seminar…
Congratulations to our client on prevailing on summary judgment! This win will make a big difference in his family’s life – they deserve it! Read the Decision and Order Summary Judgment below. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor…
We previously posted a video regarding what derivative lawsuits are. In this post, we discussed with ReelLawyers our approach to handling such litigation. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client relationship with Schwartz Law…
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A big win for a great client and better friend! The Court granted our client’s motion for summary judgment and awarded fees and costs. Congratulations! Decision and Order Granting Summary Judgment 8419181 The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor…
Each week on “Ask The Attorney”, Alex Alexander talks with attorneys to ask important questions. Brandon recently sat down with Alex to talk about Schwartz Law Firm and how working in a family business has helped other businesses navigate their disputes. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a…
When forming your business, it is important to have the right team around you. We discussed with ReelLawyers the team members that can be vital in helping both get your business off the ground and for long-term success. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining…
There are some common issues that, if they permeate business relationships, often result in the commencement of litigation. We discussed with ReelLawyers some of these common causes. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, nor is it a substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney, nor do you have an attorney-client…
Most small businesses are started with family members, friends, or individuals with a long working history. Those bonds are based on trust. So when the relationship sours, emotions can run deep during a business dispute. We discussed with ReelLawyers why it is important to focus on results versus the emotions in such disputes. The material contained herein is provided for…