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• Making Use of Nova Scotia Unlimited Companies ( June 2005 )
  Paul W Festeryga and Charles S Reagh of Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales

  The Nova Scotia unlimited company is the only Canadian entity treated as a corporation for Canadian tax purposes but also eligible to be “disregarded” for tax purposes in the United States. Accordingly, any adviser to US companies with interests in Canada, or to Canadian companies with interests in the U.S., will want to consider whether (or, more often, how) his or her client can make use of a Nova Scotia unlimited company.

• Real Estate Finance ( October 2004 )
  Peter B. Rotch of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A.

  The recent combination of low interest rates and increased fervor with which commercial banks are pursuing real estate-based loans has created an opportunity for many small to medium sized businesses to consider purchasing their property for the first time.

• Delaware: The Jurisdiction of Choice in Securitisation ( May 2004 )
  Scott E. Waxman, Eric N. Feldman, Nicholas I. Froio and Ross  Antonacci of Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

  Delaware continues to be on the cutting edge in offering the securitisation community a comprehensive legal framework through which to conduct transactions. That framework includes recent legislation providing some certainty on the issue of what constitutes a "true sale" as well as the constantly evolving alternative entity statutes.

• Rethinking the Use of LLCs ( August 2003 )
  Dana Proud Newman and Arsineh  Voskanian of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

  In 1994, when California adopted the Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act, organizing limited liability companies in California became a reality. Limited liability companies ("LLCs") gained immediate acceptance since they combined the flow-through tax treatment of partnerships with the limited liability of corporations. As a result, LLCs rapidly became the entity of choice for many real estate acquisitions in California. The use of LLCs increased when California authorized the use of single-member LLCs. In some situations, however, LLCs are not the most beneficial form of entity. The choice of LLCs instead of limited partnerships may come at a price as LLCs and limited partnerships are not subject to the same fees in California.

• Is Your Life Sciences Company Ready for Financing? ( March 2003 )
  Jodi L. Hansell and David  Lin of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

  For venture capitalists, Life Science companies have become all the rage. In 2002, even amidst the continual economic downturn, investments in the Life Science industry grew significantly as a percentage of total venture capital investments. Last year, the Life Sciences sector was notably one of the few fund-raising bright spots. This bulletin examines the strength of the Life Science industry relative to the current climate of venture capital investing and provides an overview of basic issues for a Life Science company to consider <i>before</i> seeking venture financing.

• Top 10 Pitfalls for Business Owners ( January 2001 )
  Christine L. Myatt of Nexsen Pruet, LLC

  This article summarizes the ten problems business owners may run into when operating a business.

• How to Establish Your Legal Business Structure ( January 2001 )
  Marla  Grossman of

  This paper reviews the different options available for a business owner when choosing to establish a business form.

• Equity Compensation and Limited Liability Companies ( January 2001 )
  John E. McGrady of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

  Limited liability companies (LLCs) are rapidly becoming the favored vehicle through which many entrepreneurial comp.

• What Are The Important Legal Aspects Of Starting A Business? ( October 2000 )
  Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A.

  The first thing a start-up business owner should do is develop a strategic business plan. That plan acts as a blue.