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Washington Passes Social Purpose Corporation: Introduction to the SPC
Now that Governor Christine Gregiore has signed SHB 2239 (the “Legislation”),[1] Washington state has a for-profit business entity to offer the entrepreneur looking to make …
Benefit Enforcement Proceedings for the Benefit Corporation– What are they and How will they work?
As more and more states enact legislation authorizing Benefit Corporations, more questions will be asked about the form and function of these hybrid entities. Nowhere …
Beware the “Best Efforts” Consultants
If you are a business seeking a consultant to assist your company in any number of difficult undertakings, odds are it won’t be long until …
A new way of doing business, the Benefit Corporation Ted Talk
“Because government and nonprofits alone are insufficient to solve the world’s most pressing problems . . .” Like Jay Coen Gilbert (one of the founders of …
The Washington State Senate approves of the “Social Purpose Corporation”
Today, the Washington State Senate approved a bill that would establish the Social Purpose Corporation by a vote of 34 to 14 with 1 …
Mission and Market, the First Two Considerations for a Start-up Social Venture
You’re fed up. There’s a social problem that you can’t stand. It seems imminently solvable if only someone would take the initiative to get it …
Personal Guaranties and Service Contracts – A thorny legal issue
Many founders of small companies and social enterprises will be asked to Guaranty service contracts or engagement agreements with consultants or contractors. This should raise …
The “Social Purpose Corporation” passes the Washington State House of Representatives
As we’ve previously explained on this blog, several states have adopted legislation accommodating legal structures for businesses that make a social impact. For example, Maryland, …
Star Wars – Three Keys to the Alliance Victory Over the Galactic Empire
In response to the great article on forbes.com detailing the 5 mistakes of the Empire in Star Wars, I present the top 3 reasons that …