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Managing Members Operating Agreements Breach of Duty

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LLC's Failure to Execute Operating Agreement Opens Legal Trapdoor

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While entity distinctness is a bedrock principle of corporate law, it may often appear redundant and unnecessary for a limited liability company (“LLC”) to sign its own operating agreement. That was likely the thinking of the...more

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LLC Managers or Members With “Sole Discretion” Must Still Act in Good Faith

LLC managers (or members vested with decision-making authority) are sometimes lulled into a false sense of security by “sole discretion” provisions in their LLC’s operating agreement.  That can be a costly mistake....more

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An LLC’s Attorney Represents the LLC’s Members Too, Right?

Not long ago, The LLC Jungle posted an article addressing the perils of attorney representation of an LLC with two equal “co-managing members.”  See Why Having “Co-Managers” for Your LLC is a Terrible Idea. This post...more

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Why LLC Managers Should Take Member “Books and Records” Requests Seriously

Under California’s Revised Limited Liability Company Act (“RULLCA”), LLC participants have substantial freedom to structure their relationship in a customized manner under their governing operating agreement.  But one of the...more

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LLC Distributions, Charging Orders, and Manager Fiduciary Duties

There are not many published California Court of Appeal opinions providing guidance for LLC managers and members. That’s why it’s an “LLC Jungle” out there. While unpublished opinions are not binding precedent outside of...more

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The Tennessee Business Court Tackles Privilege Claims

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The Tennessee Business Court has provided additional guidance to commercial litigators concerning internecine legal battles between members of limited liability companies. The Court has determined the fiduciary duties of...more

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