Ruder Ware assists clients who are starting a business with selecting the proper form of organization (e.g., traditional corporations or partnerships, limited liability companies, and other forms of business organization) for the entity’s anticipated activities, taking into account both state and federal tax considerations.
Once the organization form is selected, often done in conjunction with a client’s accounting advisor, our attorneys develop the documentation (such as articles of incorporation, articles of organization, bylaws, partnership or shareholder agreements, and limited liability company operating agreements) necessary to ensure that the governance of that entity is consistent with the client’s objectives. Specific services include:
- Selecting the appropriate form of business organization:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Unincorporated Association
- Corporation (Including Subchapter S and Service Corporations)
- Limited Liability Company
- General Partnership
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Limited Partnership
- Joint Venture
- Preparing charter documents: drafting shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, partnership agreements, voting trust agreements, and other governance and ownership documents
- Articles of Organization
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Assisting with annual meeting documentation and filing required reports
- Advising clients regarding the various types of employee benefit plans that are available to particular forms of business organizations.
Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware provides business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services through its offices in Wausau, Eau Claire, and Green Bay, Wisconsin. A full-service law firm, over 40 attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, Business Attorneys for Business Success.
Posted on June 24, 2020 by Benjamin E. Streckert, Mary Ellen Schill and Amy E. Ebeling
On Tuesday evening (June 22nd), the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of the Treasury released revisions to the interim final rule on forgiveness (issued May 22nd) and the interim final rule on loan review procedures (issued May 22nd). The revisions can be found here and are intended to update the rules in light of […]
Posted on June 17, 2020 by Mary Ellen Schill, Amy E. Ebeling and Benjamin E. Streckert
On June 16 the SBA issued a revised Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application along with updated instructions. The update in large part reflects the changes made to PPP by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, enacted on June 5. The new form can be found here, and the new instructions can […]
Posted on June 11, 2020 by Andrew P. Raymonds
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will begin accepting online applications on June 15 for its We’re All In grant, which will provide $2,500 in relief to an estimated 30,000 small businesses throughout the state. Funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the grant aims to help small businesses with […]
Posted on May 21, 2020 by Joseph M. Mella
Earlier this week, the Wisconsin Department of Administration announced the creation of the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program. The state has allocated $25 Million to a program to assist residential renters with rent payments and security deposit obligations from the grant the state received under the CARES Act funds issued to all states. To be eligible, […]
Posted on May 20, 2020 by Mary Ellen Schill
In a bit of a respite from COVID-19, today the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2021. With respect to contribution limits, the limits are slightly higher than the ones for 2020. As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar year 2021. HSA/HDHP Requirement Cost-of-Living Adjustments Limit on HSA Contributions […]
Posted on April 30, 2020 by Joseph M. Mella
Starting April 25, 2020 the State of Wisconsin has temporarily suspended a residential property landlord’s right to charge tenants late or missed rent fees or penalties. The suspension is the result of an emergency rule published by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection which generally implements rules covering landlord/tenant relationships. The basis […]
Posted on April 30, 2020 by Benjamin E. Streckert, Mary Ellen Schill and Amy E. Ebeling
With a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funding coming available last week, a large percentage of small businesses either have already received (or will soon receive) the proceeds of a PPP loan. At only one percent interest over two years, PPP loans present a great opportunity, but, obviously, businesses are most interested in […]
Posted on April 16, 2020 by Benjamin E. Streckert, Amy E. Ebeling, Derek L. Prestin, Mary Ellen Schill and Andrew P. Raymonds
This afternoon, Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued Emergency Order #28 (the “Extended Order”), an extension to Emergency Order #12 released on March 24th (the “Original Order”). The full text of the Extended Order can be accessed here. The Original Order remains in effect until 8:00 AM on April 24th, at which time the Extended […]
Posted on April 15, 2020 by Sara J. Ackermann
Last Friday, the DOL issued “corrections” to its FFCRA regulations. A link to these corrections is here: FFCRA Corrections. Among other small changes, the DOL has made it crystal clear that an employer may require an employee use accrued paid leave for the paid portions of Expanded FMLA leave. This does not apply during the […]
Posted on April 13, 2020 by Robert J. Reinertson
Until further notice, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will not be enforcing its illness reporting requirements with regard to COVID-19 cases for most employers. Under OSHA regulations, COVID-19 is a recordable illness if certain criteria are met. See our recent e-alert on this. . However, on April 10, OSHA issued an “enforcement guidance” announcing […]
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