Monthly Archives: October 2017
How to Dissolve a Corporation
Unless a limited duration is expressly noted in the articles of incorporation, a corporation exists in perpetuity. Therefore, in order to dissolve a corporation, formation action must be taken by the corporation itself, or by others, in order to terminate its existence. Corporations can be dissolved in one of two ways: voluntary or involuntary…. Read More »
Unique Problems for Publicly Held Corporations
Publicly held corporations have a unique set of challenges compared to those that closely held corporations have to manage. While the stock is transferable, it’s also subject to strict, complex securities regulation. Their larger size also places public corporations high on the radar for more rigorous scrutiny by administrative agencies in areas like antitrust,… Read More »
Are Instagram Images Copyrightable?
With the increasing popularity of photo sharing social media sites like Instagram, understanding applicable copyrights can become more complicated and confusing. One of the main questions that frequently comes up is whether posted Instagram images are copyrightable and who owns the original copyright. In general, when you upload a photo to Instagram, you do… Read More »
What is Risk Adjustment Fraud?
In 1997, Congress decided that traditional Medicare was way too expensive. At the time, Medicare operated under a traditional fee-for-service model. Under this model, if a doctor delivered services to Mrs. Jones, the government paid the doctor a fee for his or her services, i.e, fee-for-services. Congress thought it found a better way. Rather… Read More »