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Lin Hanson
The Joy of Being Disregarded
By Lin Hanson
September
2012
Column
, Page 500
Should your client be a "disregarded entity" for tax purposes?
Downsizing Shareholders’ Fiduciary Duties
By Lin Hanson
June
2011
Column
, Page 314
The fiduciary obligations of corporate shareholders get a trim.
LLC Members by Default?
By Lin Hanson
June
2010
Column
, Page 328
If an LLC member loses her shares, to what extent does a creditor stand in her shoes?
Managers’ Fiduciary Duty: Fixing the Illinois LLC Act
By Lin Hanson
September
2009
Column
, Page 474
LLC members who exercise the power of a manager now owe a fiduciary duty to the company.
Directors’ Duty to Creditors
By Lin Hanson
March
2009
Column
, Page 152
If a corporation becomes insolvent, directors and officers owe a duty to creditors.
Helping Clients Observe Corporate Formalities
By Lin Hanson
December
2008
Column
, Page 640
By helping corporate clients with minutes, meetings and more you demonstrate your business value.
The Business Corporation Act’s “Quickie” Claim Bar
By Lin Hanson
September
2008
Column
, Page 480
Dissolving corporations can use this to reduce the period during which they remain liable.
Don’t Use an LLC for asset protection
By Lin Hanson
June
2008
Column
, Page 314
Learn how creditors can get at an llC member's personal assets.
Puelo v Topel
: the Court Got It Wrong
By Lin Hanson & Charles (Bud) W. Murdock
March
2008
Column
, Page 158
Puelo
wrongly held that a dissolved LLC was on the hook for liabilities incurred after the dissolution.
LLCs and Asset Protection
By Lin Hanson
December
2007
Column
, Page 662
LLCs afford clients protection from creditors, but not unlimited protection.
How the Business Services Department Can Help You
By Lin Hanson
September
2007
Column
, Page 492
Online filing? Advance review of filings? The SOS offers that and more.
Simultaneous Offers for Partnership Break-Ups
By Lin Hanson
June
2007
Column
, Page 328
Is your client ready to break up with a business partner? If so, here's some advice.
LLC Operating Agreements
By Lin Hanson
March
2007
Column
, Page 152
Written agreements allow you to define relationships among shareholders, members, and partners.
Shareholder Agreements in Illinois
By Lin Hanson
December
2006
Column
, Page 680
The history of - and practice pointers about - shareholder agreements for close corporations.
Corporate Voting
By Lin Hanson
September
2006
Column
, Page 500
A refresher course on corporate voting rights.
Fair Value Redux
By Lin Hanson
June
2006
Column
, Page 318
Proposed legislation would clarify LLC minority shareholders' rights and remedies.
Selling a Client’s Company: A Cautionary Tale
By Lin Hanson
March
2006
Column
, Page 150
The seller's lawyer should make like the buyer's and take a critical look at the business before the sale.
LLC Potpourri
By Lin Hanson
December
2005
Column
, Page 646
Series LLCs are a valuable tool, but they're expensive. here are some money-saving tips.
Planning for Business Breakups
By Lin Hanson
September
2005
Column
, Page 482
Pre-planning helps make endings happy – or at least less unhappy.
Administrative Dissolution: Tearing a Hole in the Corporate Veil
By Lin Hanson
June
2005
Column
, Page 312
Involuntary dissolution for failure to pay taxes or fees can put directors and officers at risk.
For LLC Minority Owners, “Fair Value” Often Isn’t
By Lin Hanson
March
2005
Column
, Page 148
Minority shareholders' lack of control can make their shares worth less if they try to sell out.
What Series LLCs Can Do for You
By Lin Hanson
December
2004
Column
, Page 648
They can spread risk at lower cost in money and hassle.
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