By: Tamara B. Pow, Esq . A recent California Court of Appeals case ( Curci Investments, LLC v. Baldwin ) means California LLC assets could be at risk for a member’s personal liability. Baldwin borrowed $5.5 million from an investment firm, as a predecessor...
By: Tamara B. Pow, Esq . As many of you are aware, annual fees for California limited liability companies were due June 15 th . So here are a few pointers to keep in mind as you are filing forms and paying fees. While...
By: Tamara B. Pow, Esq. A question I am frequently asked by LLC owners how LLC managers should get paid? A limited liability company operating agreement should clearly outline payments to both Managers and their affiliates, since these payments are typically made before a...
By: Tamara B. Pow, Esq. When starting an LLC, carefully consider the powers granted to an LLC manager. Your operating agreement should have customized provisions regarding what the manager(s) can and cannot do – do not just accept some form language. As an LLC...
By: Tamara Pow, Esq. Beware of LLC Managers that can’t be removed! As a business attorney, I work with many LLCs in San Jose and the Bay Area. Some of those have had to remove their LLC manager for one reason or another. I...