A business structure refers to the legal framework that determines how a company is organized, operated, and taxed. It defines the ownership setup, the level of liability for owners, how profits and losses are distributed, and the regulations a business must follow....
Learn how to foreign qualify and obtain a certificate of good standing. Congratulations! Your business is expanding beyond your home state. Whether that looks like hiring full-time employees across state lines, engaging customers at a storefront, or purchasing a small...
The Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) mandate is at a standstill once again. On March 1, 2025, authorities suspended all domestic BOI reporting for U.S. businesses. They expect to pass an Emergency Regulation to formally suspend...
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.) ruled that beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements through FinCEN under the...
As a part of a broader effort to reassess federal spending priorities, on January 27, 2025, the Trump administration issued a directive instructing federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while conducting a review to ensure that spending aligns...
On October 1st the RRSA went into effect, introducing several new laws primarily designed to benefit Maryland tenants. HIGHLIGHTS: The RRSA includes Maryland's premiere statewide law to grant tenants the first right of refusal when a landlord plans to sell their...
In the fast-paced world of business, or when you've formed a strong relationship with a particular client, it can be tempting to seal a deal with a handshake and a verbal promise. But remember, business is business. While verbal agreements may seem convenient and...
With these steps, starting a business in Georgia is as easy as 1, 2, 3 LPJ Legal is a boutique law firm serving clients in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia. We successfully represent small and large businesses in all fields. To better support our clients, we’ve...
With these steps, starting a business in Virginia is as easy as 1, 2, 3 LPJ Legal is a boutique law firm serving clients in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia. We successfully represent small and large businesses in all fields. To better support our clients, we’ve...
With these steps, starting a business in Maryland is as easy as 1, 2, 3 LPJ Legal is a boutique law firm serving clients in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia. We successfully represent small and large businesses in all fields. To better support our clients, we’ve...
LPJ Legal is a trusted law firm specializing in real estate, business, construction, and regulatory compliance. While we frequently serve business owners, startups, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, developers, homeowners, and contractors, we warmly welcome clientele from all industries. With over 80% of our clients coming from referrals, our reputation for excellence shines through in both litigation and general counsel services.
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853 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003
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