By Julie Farraj, Vice President of ADP Garnishment Services

Law firms and businesses across the country were provided with a high-profile reminder of the necessity of thorough due diligence following a recent court decision. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that a critical document preparation error by General Motors' (GM) counsel would not be reversed—a mistake that could potentially cost one of GM's creditors $1.5 billion.

Leveraging new highly efficient entity management processes can create a level of efficiency that also yields a competitive advantage for companies.

The SEC's EDGAR database system is a convenient tool that allows users to search millions of corporate filings.

This guide provides a solid foundation for corporations and LLCs to understand at a high level business compliance and governance essentials.

Each state has its own rules that apply to forming an LLC. Knowing Connecticut’s requirements will make forming your LLC easier.

Naming Your Connecticut LLC

In Connecticut, acceptable name endings include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC" or "L.L.C." Connecticut permits you to abbreviate the word "Limited" as "Ltd." and "Company" can be abbreviated as "Co."

Every state has its own rules for forming an LLC (limited liability company) and Maryland is no exception. Understanding Maryland’s requirements will help you determine whether to form your LLC in that state.

If you are considering forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Wyoming, it helps to have an overview of the rules. This will help you decide whether Wyoming is the right formation state for you, and help speed you through the formation process if you opt for a Wyoming LLC.

Wisconsin has its own rules for forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company). Knowing the requirements will help you understand your options as you consider forming a WI LLC.

Every state has its own nuances when it comes to forming an LLC and West Virginia is no exception. In fact, West Virginia's formation documents require disclosure of far more information than virtually any other state. Learn what to expect if you are considering forming a West Virginia LLC.