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 […]
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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 […]
This is the time of year that many employers and employees have questions about the Tennessee laws regarding holiday pay. Under Tennessee law, an employer is not required to provide paid vacations, paid holidays, or holiday pay (such as time and a half). However, many employers choose to provide these […]
Last week I was sworn in to practice before the United States District Court in the Middle District of Tennessee. This license allows me to handle cases in Federal Court here in Middle Tennessee, and furthers my goal of helping small business owners with any legal needs that arise.
From U.S. Department of Labor Website: Q: Can an employer be fined for failing to provide employees with notice about the Affordable Care Act’s new Health Insurance Marketplace? A: No. If your company is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, it should provide a written notice to its employees […]