November 25, 2025

Maryland and DC Business Law Changes for 2025: Legislative and Case Law Updates

By Eric Geringswald | CSC During its 2025 session, the General Assembly of Maryland approved featuring newly enacted provisions regarding the merger and transfer of assets as collateral for securing a mortgage, pledge, or security interest . These changes became effective on October 1, 2025. Attorney James J. Hanks, Jr. of Venable LLP provides a detailed review of the changes to Maryland’s business laws in his...

November 25, 2025

Arizona Business Entity Law Updates for 2026: Key Legislative and Case Developments

By Eric Geringswald | CSC The 2026 edition of CSC ® ’s Arizona Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is now available. This annually updated deskbook is a comprehensive resource that legal professionals need to effectively conduct research, complete transactions, and advise clients with confidence. The 2026 edition features the full text of Title 10, Corporations and Associations from the Arizona Revised...

November 25, 2025

Texas Legislators Seek to Attract Businesses with Corporate-friendly Laws

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Overview of Legislative Changes For years, the state of Texas has been building a system of laws aimed at making Texas the domicile of choice for businesses. The session of the Texas Legislature that ended on June 2, 2025, produced amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code that continue this tradition. Most of the changes became effective on or before September 1, 2025. The changes...

November 25, 2025

Indiana Updates Business Entity Laws for 2026: Key Legislative Changes and Case Notes

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Overview of Legislative Changes Indiana’s legislature approved changes to more than 35 sections of the state’s laws governing business entities in 2025, including new provisions concerning reinstatement of a corporation, filing requirements, and charitable organizations. These and other updates changes are captured in the 2026 edition of Indiana Laws Governing Business Entities...

November 25, 2025

Montana Business Entity Law Changes for 2025–2026: Legislative and Case Law Summary

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Overview of Legislative Changes Montana lawmakers approved changes to more than 90 sections of the state’s business law during the 2025 legislative session. These are captured in the 2025-2026 edition of CSC Publishing’s Montana Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated . This edition features relevant chapters from Title 35—Corporations, Partnerships and Associations...

November 18, 2025

Egan’s Latest Edition Guides Lawyers Through DExit, Governance Duties and the Texas Business Court

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Distinguished Texas attorney Byron Egan provides insightful analysis of changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code and Delaware business entity statutes enacted during recent legislative sessions in the Fifth Edition of his comprehensive treatise EGAN ON ENTITIES: Corporations, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies in Texas . In this latest edition, Egan offers thoughtful analysis...

October 31, 2025

Stay Current on New Jersey Business Law: What’s Inside CSC’s 2025 Deskbook

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Essential Resource for Business Law Practitioners Business attorneys in New Jersey need to be sure they are working with the latest changes to the state’s business laws and have access to the most recent court decisions. CSC’s New Jersey Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is an essential resource for counseling clients. Published by CSC in cooperation with legal publisher...

October 23, 2025

South Dakota Adds Tax Trust Advisor Role in Major Trust Law Update

By Eric Geringswald | CSC South Dakota Strengthens Its Reputation as a Leading Trust Jurisdiction Favorable trust and tax laws continue to make South Dakota an attractive jurisdiction for clients establishing irrevocable trusts, resulting in a marked increase in trust formations in recent years. Legislative Updates Introduce New Roles and Reporting Requirements South Dakota lawmakers amended or added more than...

October 23, 2025

2025 New York Business Law Updates: New Cases, Statutes, and Forms in CSC’s Deskbook

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Essential Resource for New York Business Attorneys New York business attorneys need the latest legislation and case notes to properly advise clients, conduct research, and prepare transactions. CSC’s New York Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is the right resource to stay on top of legal developments and court decisions. Comprehensive Legislative Updates Recent legislative...

October 15, 2025

Florida Approves Protected Series LLCs in Major Overhaul of Business Entity Laws

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Florida’s General Assembly added or amended more than 150 sections of the state’s business entity laws during the 2025 legislative session. Among the most notable updates was the introduction of protected series LLCs. What the New Law Does The new entity type allows a single parent LLC to create multiple protected series, each with its own assets, managers, and liabilities....

October 01, 2025

New Colorado Business Tax Deductions and Credits from 2025 Legislature

By Eric Geringswald | CSC The Colorado General Assembly approved changes affecting corporate taxation during the 2025 legislative session, including these: Business owners who convert at least 20% ownership to a qualified employee-owned business may deduct an amount equal to any qualified capital gains realized during the conversion of the business from their Colorado income tax. Worker-owned cooperatives may...

September 28, 2025

Nevada Business Law Updates: 2025 Legislative Changes Now Available

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Because of its business-friendly laws, companies nationwide are choosing to incorporate in Nevada . More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies have changed their official addresses to the Silver State in recent years. Legislative Session Overview Nevada's General Assembly concluded its 83rd legislative session in June, enacting more than three dozen statutory changes significantly affecting...

September 26, 2025

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month: Searching for Cases by Party Name

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month The LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month is a practical series for correctional facility administrators who are committed to improving legal access and research outcomes in their facilities. Each month, we will spotlight a feature, tool or best practice that helps your team get more value out of the LexisNexis platform while making the experience more efficient...

September 26, 2025

Delaware Business Entity Law: Key 2025 Amendments and Insights

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Delaware legislators approved significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) and the Limited Liability Company Act during their 2025 session. Changes to the DGCL include amendments to statutes concerning: Forum selection and the regulation of “intra-corporate affairs” Registered agents Certificates of merger or consolidation Certificates of revocation...

August 25, 2025

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month: #Atleast Command Prompt

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month The LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month is a practical series for correctional facility administrators who are committed to improving legal access and research outcomes in their facilities. Each month, we will spotlight a feature, tool or best practice that helps your team get more value out of the LexisNexis platform—while making the experience more...

July 31, 2025

2025 Georgia Business Entity Law Update: Key Cases and Statutory Changes Now Available

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Recent court decisions provide critical context for practitioners Five cases concerning the latest legal developments regarding the statute of limitations for piercing the corporate veil, an LLC member’s right to inspect corporate records, liability of corporate officers for torts committed by a corporation, possession of LLC property following bankruptcy, and the fiduciary duties managing...

July 25, 2025

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month: Document Navigation Tools

LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month The LexisNexis Inmate Law Library Tip of the Month is a practical series for correctional facility administrators who are committed to improving legal access and research outcomes in their facilities. Each month, we will spotlight a feature, tool or best practice that helps your team get more value out of the LexisNexis platform—while making the experience more...

July 21, 2025

New Court Rulings Highlight Key Trends in Virginia Business Entity Law

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Five Recent Decisions Featured in CSC’s 2025 Annotated Edition Five full-text cases covering recent legal developments—ranging from LLC ownership and foreign corporations to taxation of pass-through entities, successor liability, and the formation of unintentional partnerships—are now included in the 2025 edition of Virginia Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated , published...

July 16, 2025

Idaho’s New Anti-SLAPP Law: A Cautionary Roadmap for Practitioners Navigating Uncharted Legal Territory

By Angelo L. Rosa | Managing Partner at ROSA PLLC & President at ALR Publications Ltd. This article is an overview of the anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) law, which has been newly codified as part of Idaho law in the “Uniform Public Expression Protection Act” codified at Idaho Code § 6-3901, et seq. and taking effect January 1, 2026. Having practiced primarily in California...

July 01, 2025

Oklahoma Overhauls 60+ Business Entity Laws in 2025 Legislative Session

By Eric Geringswald | CSC New Edition of Annotated Statutes Now Available The 2025 edition of CSC’s Oklahoma Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is now available. Published in collaboration with legal publisher LexisNexis® , this comprehensive yet portable statutory collection empowers Oklahoma legal professionals to research more effectively, complete transactions more efficiently, and advise clients...

June 27, 2025

2025 Wyoming Business Law Updates: Dissolution Rules, Disaster Loans, and Trade Name Reforms

By Eric Geringswald | CSC New Laws Affect Foreign-Controlled Entities, Disaster Relief, and Trade Name Integrity In 2025, the Wyoming Legislature amended several key statutes impacting the state’s business entity laws. Notable changes include: The Secretary of State is now authorized to administratively dissolve any entity owned or controlled by a foreign adversary A new program will provide short-term...

June 27, 2025

2025 Louisiana Business Laws Updated: New UCC Rules, Tax Cuts and Corporate Veil Protections

By Eric Geringswald | CSC New Amendments Target Digital Assets, Corporate Tax, and Business Protections The 2025 edition of CSC’s Louisiana Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is now available. Published in collaboration with legal publisher LexisNexis®, this comprehensive yet portable deskbook compiles the latest Louisiana statutes and regulations, helping practitioners conduct legal research, complete...

May 27, 2025

Navigating COBRA Law: A Guide for Corporate Attorneys

COBRA Law Compliance The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a critical piece of legislation that presents both opportunities and challenges for employers and their legal advisors. While COBRA provides a vital safety net for employees and their families by allowing them to continue group health benefits under specific circumstances, it also imposes complex compliance requirements on employers...

May 26, 2025

Doing Business in Another State? Here’s Why Foreign Qualification Matters

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Companies doing business in a foreign state need to carefully consider whether to qualify there. Failure to do so could scuttle a deal, keep the company from enforcing a contract, or from bringing a lawsuit. It could also lead to significant fines, and, in a few states, even prison time. The Henrietta Lacks Case: A Cautionary Tale in Corporate Compliance The following excerpt from the 2025...

May 23, 2025

What’s New in Illinois Business Law: 2025 Changes Affect Nonprofits, LLCs, and Digital Asset Transactions

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Stay Compliant with Up-to-Date Illinois Business Law Resources Illinois lawmakers enacted several changes to the state’s business entity laws during the 2024 session. Changes included: A new reporting requirement requiring Illinois nonprofit corporations that report grants of $1 million or more to other charitable organizations to post on their websites the aggregated demographic...