| Business Organization & Taxation |
| We represent corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, their owners and key employees in the following areas: |
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Entity selection, formation, governance and related tax issues |
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Shareholder, member and partner agreements and related tax considerations |
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Documentation of minutes and relationships to maintain and operate as an entity |
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Contracts including marketing, distribution, licensing, franchises, employment and service |
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Intellectual Property ownership and royalty interests and related tax issues |
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Buy-sell agreements, employment and non-compete agreements, Trade Secrets agreements |
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Reorganizations, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs |
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Qualified and non-qualified stock distribution or option plans |
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Business succession planning, including ESOPS |
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Restructuring, downsizing, liquidation, bankruptcy and workouts |
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Compliance with federal and State of Alabama tax, licensing and permitting regulations, governmental agencies, including MHRDD |
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Determination of Alabama or federal exemptions from registration or filings with securities agencies and the State of Alabama Insurance Department |
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Business Tax Issues - including representation before the IRS and Alabama Department of Revenue, Tax Court and U.S. District Courts |
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Act as corporate secretary or serve as independent director on corporate boards |
