New York State and federal courts generated 40 new decisions interpreting the state’s business entity law since spring 2018. These new case notes are captured in the Fall 2018 edition of CSC’s New York Laws Governing Business Entities, Annotated. This
Delaware – Legislation Amends Insurance Code
House Bill 334 (Chapter 453) signed by the governor and effective October 16 authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to issue conditional certificates of authority to captive insurance company applicants to conduct business during review of applications and to summarily revoke a
Changes to New Jersey’s business tax law for 2018
The New Jersey legislature approved changes to the state’s business laws in the latest legislative session, including temporary increases to the corporation business tax rate; mandatory combined reporting; sourcing of services based on where the benefit of the services is
Florida – Government Imposter and Deceptive Advertisement Act Enacted
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) has the statutory duty to administer the Government Imposter and Deceptive Advertisement Act (GIDAA) which was enacted in 2018 to prohibit businesses from sending or posting online advertisements falsely representing that an
Maryland – Forfeiture Notices Mailed with Incorrect Forfeiture Date
The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) Charter Division posted a note that a final forfeiture letter dated October 16, 2018 was mailed from SDAT with an incorrect forfeiture date. The correct date of forfeiture is December 17, 2018
Maryland – Legislation Repeals Nonrefundable Processing Fee
Senate Bill 9 (Chapter 44) signed by the governor April 10 and effective October 1 repeals a requirement that persons filing specified documents with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) pay a $5.00 nonrefundable processing fee to have
Michigan – State Posts Assumed Name Renewal Reminder
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) posted information that assumed names expiring December 31, 2018 can be renewed online for 5 years by eligible corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships at www.michigan.gov/corpfileonline.
Maryland – Resident Agent Legislation
Senate Bill 82 signed by the governor April 10 and effective October 1 requires corporations, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, and statutory trusts to have a resident agent, rather than at least one resident agent, and alters the effective date
Hurricane Michael Jurisdictional Impact Update
UPDATED 10/12/2018: The Secretary of State will remain close today October the 12th. Original Post: Hurricane Michael is expected to hit the state of Florida (Panhandle region) tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10. Due to this, the Florida Secretary of State and
North Carolina – Bill Amends Business Corporation Act
Senate Bill 622 (Session Law 2018-45) signed by the governor June 22 and effective October 1 amends the Business Corporation Act to permit articles of validation for ratification of defective corporate acts. The bill text can be accessed at https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/Senate/PDF/S622v5.pdf