Computer Law

Computer Law Computer law combines law from several different areas, as applied to computers and computer use. Because of the complexity and fast-changing aspects of computer law, a lawyer can help a businessperson sort out what law applies and how to protect a[ ... ]

Dissolution

Dissolution Businesses faced with persistent disagreement, negative business results, or simple disinterest may dissolve according to state law. Most states provide a variety of dissolution forms for different types of business interests. The proper procedure de[ ... ]

Closely Held Businesses

Closely Held Businesses Management and Control Majority shareholders of closely held businesses largely control the corporation. These shareholders usually name the board of directors and management and may even choose employees or assume these posit[ ... ]

Formation and Business Planning

Formation and Business Planning One of the decisions business owners must make is choosing the ownership structure that the business will have. Owners must consider the amount of liability they want to assume,[ ... ]

Will My Business Make Money?

Will My Business Make Money? As the old adage says, Life has no guarantees. No one can predict with certainty whether a business will be successful. Unpredictable, even catastrophic, unplanned events may occur that will change the course of your business for the wo[ ... ]

What businesses in Maryland need to know about taxes

Entrepreneurs can benefit from a basic understanding of tax laws before beginning business in Maryland. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Maryland Comptroller require businesses to begin paying taxes as soon as income is earned. Businesses generally have t[ ... ]

Business Organization & Transactions Newsletter

Corporate Taxation A corporation is a distinct legal entity that must pay income and other taxes separately from its shareholders. As a result, net income is potentially subject to double income taxation. Net income is taxed at the corporate level on an annual basis[ ... ]

How Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyberfraud

In 2015, NPR wrote about cyberfraud, interviewing several business owners who had been victi[ ... ]

4 Ways Small Business Owners Can Attract Customers

When you own a small business, marketing is important to your success – not just at start-up, but throughout your existence. Even your most loyal customers may eventually move to a different city, or reach a point when they no longer need your product or service. But if you[ ... ]

New Ground for Divorce — Mutual Consent

In 2015, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed legislation creating a new mutual consent law that expedites divorce, in some circumstances.[ ... ]

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