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A lot of business owners assume that once they file an LLC in Washington, DC, they have done everything they need to do to protect themselves. In reality, the filing is only the first step. DC law forms the entity through a certificate of organization, but the company’s internal rules are meant to come from […]

When a dispute starts brewing among DC LLC members, the first practical step is to consider getting a lawyer involved. A lawyer can review the operating agreement, identify the DC LLC Act’s default rules if the agreement is silent, and help determine whether the issue can be handled privately before it turns into litigation. Each […]

So, you’ve decided you want to start a nonprofit in DC. Your passion project—whether it’s feeding the homeless, mentoring at-risk youth, or cleaning up the Anacostia River—has caught the attention of others. Friends, colleagues, and even strangers keep saying, “Others want to help!” or “You should start a nonprofit!” It’s exhilarating to see your vision […]

An SEC investigation is often viewed as a civil matter. In fraud cases, that assumption does not hold. The same conduct can trigger a civil enforcement action, a criminal prosecution, private civil lawsuits, and separate administrative sanctions, all moving on parallel tracks. A recent case involving a former investment adviser in New Jersey shows how […]