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When can a creditor pierce the corporate veil?
Courts will pierce the corporate veil when the corporation is found to be the alter ego of its owners.
What does it mean to pierce the corporate veil?
Business owners can be held personally liable for their company's debts or legal issues through a legal process known as “piercing the corporate veil.”
What is a subsidiary in contract law?
A subsidiary is a company that is more than 50% owned by another company, known as the parent company. The subsidiary operates independently of the parent.
Subsidiary Company: Definition, Examples, Pros, and Cons
A subsidiary is a company that is more than 50% owned by another company, known as the parent company. The subsidiary operates independently of the parent.
Subsidiaries-What Are They And Why Use Them?
A subsidiary is a corporation in which a majority (or all) of the shares are owned by another limited liability entity, usually another corporation.
Class-Action Lawyers & Consumer Fraud
Class-action lawsuits play a crucial role in addressing consumer fraud, where a group of individuals collectively sues a company for damages they suffered due to deceptive or unfair business practices
Class-Action Defense
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. provides tactical, comprehensive representation in all facets and stages of class action proceedings.
Maryland Class-Action Lawyers
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. has expertise with class-action lawsuits in Maryland, and we focus on representing significant groups of individuals who have experienced similar harm due to the actions of a business or organization.
Washington DC Class-Action Lawyers
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. has expertise with class-action lawsuits in the District of Columbia, and we focus on representing significant groups of individuals who have experienced similar harm due to the actions of a business or organization.
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action is a type of civil lawsuit brought on behalf of many similarly situated people who have been harmed in the same way by the same entity.
Is it worth filing a class action lawsuit?
Even in cases with minor damages, it may be worth your time, money, and resources to join a class action lawsuit.
What Does a Franchise Lawyer Do, and Why Do You Need One?
What Does a Franchise Lawyer Do, and Why Do You Need One?
Franchising & Distribution
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. advises regional, national and international franchisors, as well as franchise owners, manufacturers and distributors at every step.
Maryland Franchise Lawyer
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. assists franchisors/franchisees in structuring franchise programs and complying with state and federal franchise laws and regulations.
Washington DC Franchise Lawyer
The Law Office of Stevaughn J. Bush, Esq. assists franchisors/franchisees in structuring franchise programs and complying with state and federal franchise laws and regulations.
Franchise Law
Franchise law encompasses the legal framework that regulates the establishment, operation, and termination of franchise relationships.
Is a parent company liable for the debts of a subsidiary?
A parent corporation is typically not held liable for the acts of the subsidiary.
Asset Protection: Should a Holding Company Own Your Business?
The use of a holding company offers an extra layer of legal separation between you and your business entities and assets.
What can a holding company not do?
A holding company can't engage in its own business operations if it's a pure holding company, and it may face difficulties raising capital through shares or external investments.
Why would someone use a holding company?
Holding companies own and control other businesses, providing centralized oversight