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As counsel for many socially-conscious businesses, perhaps the most frequent early-stage question we field from entrepreneurs is whether they should organize their business as a traditional business entity (such as a...more
When you are thinking of starting a new business, the options for entity structures can seem endless and confusing. The following guide can be used to help you understand the basics and begin to narrow down the options in...more
The Impact Terms Project (“ITP”) was launched as a platform intended to provide guidance on best practices to entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders in the rapidly-evolving social enterprise space. To this end, the...more
Delaware has long dominated the market for incorporations. Thus, I was surprised to see University of Nevada Law Professor Eric H. Franklin write that Nevada enjoys a 4 to 1 advantage over Delaware in corporate formations. ...more
Idaho recently joined the ranks of the District of Columbia and 26 other states that have passed benefit corporation legislation. The Idaho Benefit Corporation Act, S.B. 1076, becomes effective July 1, 2015, and provides new...more
These new entities give directors and officers the flexibility to pursue both profit and social objectives without the risk of liability associated with doing so in a traditional corporation. In 2012, California...more
On July 17, 2013, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law legislation enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware. In doing so, Delaware became the 19th state to enact this type of legislation;...more