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Business comes in many forms like corporations, LLCs (limited liability companies) and sole proprietorships. Learn the laws regarding each type of business with advice from a lawyer in this free video series on business law.

Series Summary

Starting a business requires the utmost organization and planning. Beyond conceptualizing a business plan and getting the ball rolling, there are employees to compensate, books to keep and laws to follow. Whether it be a sole proprietorship or large corporation, it is the business owners' responsibility to monitor every detail that takes place in their business. Many businesses are built with one goal in mind: make profit. In this free video series, let a lawyer explain everything there is to know regarding business law. First, learn about partnerships, forming an LLC or limited liability company, sole proprietorship and operating agreements. Next, he talks about forming a board of directors, filing for a patent, registering a company name and starting a corporation. Finally, he discusses corporate bylaws, dividends, anti-fraud suits and insider trading.

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Filing for a patent to protect a business idea is done online at the United States Patent and Trademark office Web site or by hiring an expert in the area Read More

Creating a contract should involve the assistance of an attorney and mapping out what each partner is intent on doing with the business. Draft out a contract, but make sure Read More

Forming a board of directors is different from state-to-state and involves determining bylaws as to how many directors a corporation will have. Consider board director term limits, when meeting will Read More

When forming a legal business partnership, be sure to acquire an employer identification number and draft a written agreement that outlines the partnership. File necessary paperwork like a fictitious name Read More

Writing a partnership form determines who the partners are in a business and what they're responsibilities are going to be. Avoid future problems by seeking legal council when writing out Read More

Corporate by-laws are used by businesses as a way to define how they are run and operated. Learn how corporate by-laws are different than articles of incorporation with insight from Read More

Filing a DBA, or Doing Business As, requires going to a local county court office and completing any necessary paperwork. Discover more about filing a DBA, that sometimes require the Read More

When making a partnership agreement, it may be best to hire the services of an attorney unless an agreement has been drafted that both parties are content with. Discover more Read More

Shareholders get money by a corporation earning profits, which increases stock value, or through dividends that are distributed to stockholders by a business when it earns profits. Learn the difference Read More

Starting a corporation can be done with the assistance of an attorney or on one's own, but check with the secretary of state's office first for information. Download information about Read More

Forming a LLC, or limited liability company, requires contacting the Small Business Administration to find out what type of licenses and registrations are needed to be filed. File state articles Read More

When starting a business partnership, be sure to research what that state requires for licenses and permits before moving forward. Begin a lasting business partnership by putting all legal pieces Read More

A corporate board of directors is a body of selected persons who jointly oversee the activities of a business. Elect a corporate board of directors, also known as a board Read More

Registering a business or company name requires checking with state statutes and county ordinances for filing a fictitious name. File a fictitious name by putting an ad in a local Read More

Agency law in business deals with an agent, a principle, and the authorization of an agent or employee performing action with a third party that creates liability for the principle. Read More

To become a corporate lawyer, one must obtain an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and pass the law school admission test. Discover why clerkships are an important step in Read More

Forming a sole business proprietorship requires checking with state and local county ordinances for license and permits. Learn how simple it is to form a sole proprietorship, which may only Read More

Starting a limited liability partnership (LLP) requires a business partnership agreement that determines the amount the limited partner invests. Learn more about how LLPs work by hiring an attorney with Read More

Writing articles of incorporation for a business can be done with the secretary of state's office alone or with the help of an attorney. Be sure the articles of incorporation Read More

Piercing the corporate veil in business is when a corporation performs an act through their officers or board of directors in good faith, so the company isn't doing the deed Read More

Indemnification in business has to do with a corporation agreeing to provide legal council for directors for actions they engage in on behalf of the company. Learn how companies use Read More

Writing a business partnership form requires considering state laws and should be done with the aid of an attorney. Find out more about partnership agreements and being a part of Read More

When forming an limited liability company, be sure to choose a business name that complies with a state's LLC laws. Register a fictitious business name in a newspaper before forming Read More

Creating a sole proprietorship involves filing a fictitious name and contacting the local small business administration for licenses and permits. Starting a sole proprietorship is simpler than creating a limited Read More

Creating a business operating agreement should involve legal consultation and determine the responsibilities and liabilities of each participant. Learn more about operating agreements and how they control limited liability status Read More

Filing for a business sole proprietorship can require listing a fictitious name in the local newspaper, but rules can vary from state-to-state. Submit the appropriate licenses and permits for a Read More

Before forming a limited business partnership, hire an attorney that specializes in this particular field. Make sure business agreements reflect the vision of both business partners in a limited partnership Read More

Ways to incorporate a business include filing paperwork with the secretary of state's office in the state the business resides. Learn about services that provide corporate kits when incorporating a Read More