Business Structures (For-profit and Nonprofit)

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Evaluate entity choices: LLCs, corporation, partnerships, joint ventures, and nonprofit organizations
Evaluate state of organization: formation in Hawai`i or registration of foreign business in Hawai`i
Prepare and modify formation and governance documents: articles of formation, bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements
Prepare and file applications, licenses and permits with governmental authorities

Fiduciary and ethical obligations of Officers, Directors, Shareholders, Members and Partners
Legal obligations: compliance with formation documents
Policies and procedures (whistleblower, conflicts of interest, etc.)
Board development/training and oversight responsibilities
Parliamentary procedure

Legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization and its industry
Risk management
Labor and employment laws
Internal policies and procedures
See also Government Contracts and Grants legal services

Creation of subsidiaries, affiliates and sub-entities
Restructuring and reorganization, including joint employer status, and reductions in force (RIF)
Executive contracts, including reviewing related agreements (noncompete, non-solicitation, confidentiality)
Mergers and acquisitions (labor, employment & benefits issues), including: due diligence investigation of target business or nonprofit organization; negotiation; document preparation; assist with required consents for transfer
Franchising: franchisor and franchisee advice
Corporate transactions
Advice to nonprofits on unrelated business income tax (UBIT)
Real estate law, including lease reviews