To navigate the shoals of the business side of the film industry, you must have a basic understanding of the different types of legal entities. Every transaction—from the humblest to the ...

Deciding the type of business entity for your new business requires advice from your lawyer and accountant. Key concerns include whether you require liability protection, tax effects, and flexibility ...

On May 22, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) published its decennial request for public comment (the “RFC”) on the FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule (the “HBN Rule”).[1] The HBN Rule ...

Sole Proprietor: Default option for many founders, as the owner and the business are one. Owner bears full legal liability in a lawsuit. LLC: A hybrid vehicle, an LLC shields the owner from some ...

What type of legal structure should you choose for your business? Learn about liability and the four main types of business entities—sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, ...