Many people each year decide to break away from Corporate America and start a small business. I offer free consultations for small business owners to discuss all aspects of formation, and how a proper legal structure on the front end can prevent many problems down the road. I counsel business […]
Luke D. Bottorff
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Did you know Tennessee laws prohibit companies from sex discrimination in Tennessee? Below is the statute that states out what the prohibited acts are. There is also federal protection under the Equal Pay Act. Both laws seek to ensure men and women who perform the same or similar jobs are […]
Each year, every company in Tennessee must file an annual report. For most companies, these reports are due by April 1st. It is a great time of the year to review your business structure and documentation with a business attorney to make sure everything is in place. The Tennessee Secretary […]
There are many things to consider when choosing the name of a corporation in Tennessee. When reviewing a name, it is good to check the Secretary of State’s list of businesses to make sure no other company has the same or similar name. There is also a statute that sets […]
Having an operating agreement is an important step for any LLC in Tennessee with more than one member. Some important questions that need to be answered in an operating agreement are: 1) Names of Members 2) Percentage of Ownership 3) Titles and job descriptions of each. Job descriptions should include […]
Did your business stop operating in 2013? Would you like to close it down before having to pay the annual fee? There are multiple ways to close down an LLC in Tennessee, but certain steps should be taken to prevent personal liability of the members after the close of the […]
I wish all of my clients a Happy New Year and thank you for your trust in me to handle your legal needs in 2013. I look forward to a great 2014! Luke D. Bottorff Nashville Business Attorney McNulty & Associates, PLLC 211 Printers Alley, Suite 400 Nashville, TN 37201
Many LLCs in Tennessee hold end of the year planning and review sessions during this time of the year. When reviewing your LLC, please remember that there are required records that each LLC must keep at the principle place of business. Below is the Tennessee law that lists the requirements: […]
Media Alert: Secretary Hargett Warns of Familiar Scam Under New Name (Published: October 10, 2013) Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office has been receiving inquiries from businesses and other organizations about an official-looking notice from Annual Business Services. In the notices that have been mailed out to Tennesseans, Annual Business […]
I am occasionally contacted by an employee who believes he or she was wrongfully terminated. While Tennessee is an “at will” employment state, there are still incidents a business cannot fire an employee for. One of those is retaliatory discharge, which includes firing an employee for filing a workers compensation […]