This, will depend on what your organization is doing. If you’re funding soon or expect complex cap tables, Delaware C-corps, for example, are investor-friendly. If you’re a Pennsylvania-based small business with no near-term outside investment, a PA LLC often keeps costs and filings simpler. We regularly help clients choose based on tax, governance, and where you’ll actually operate.

Well, for the most part: yes — you should have one. Banks and partners ask for it, and it sets liability, management, and transfer rules. In disputes or an audit, a signed Operating Agreement helps show you’re a real business separate from you personally.

An Operating Agreement defines member rights and responsibilities, voting and management procedures, how profits are allocated, and how new members may be added. It also specifies who can sign contracts and how internal disputes are resolved. Although not filed publicly, it is one of the most important internal documents your company will have.

S-corp taxation can reduce self-employment tax once you pay a reasonable salary and have consistent profit. It’s not automatic—timing, payroll, and PA tax quirks matter. We coordinate with your CPA to decide if/when to elect.

Yes, 100%…

As long as your internship program is interning right. Federal and PA rules require the internship primarily benefit the intern, not the business. Most “intern” roles in startups must be paid employees.

Yes. You should keep in mind that they’re disfavored and only enforceable if supported by consideration and reasonable in time/scope. Non-solicit and confidentiality clauses are often safer and more enforceable tools.

If you’re a C-corp granting stock options, yes—before pricing options and at least annually or after a material event. Many small LLCs don’t need 409A but still need equity/comp comp docs done right.

No. A domain name is an online address; a trademark protects a brand name, logo, or slogan used in commerce. You can own a domain and still infringe someone’s trademark — or vice versa.

Yes — but with limits. Non-competes are enforceable only if supported by valid consideration (something of value) and reasonable in duration and geographic scope. Courts interpret them narrowly, so it’s important to draft them carefully and pair them with confidentiality or non-solicit clauses.

By default, the creator owns the copyright unless a written agreement transfers ownership or qualifies as a “work-for-hire.” Always confirm ownership and permitted use before publishing or selling creative content.

Yes. Filing a bankruptcy petition triggers an “automatic stay,” which immediately stops most collection actions, wage garnishments, and lawsuits. Creditors must go through the bankruptcy court from that point forward.

Chapter 7 liquidates non-exempt assets to discharge most unsecured debt; Chapter 13 reorganizes debt into a repayment plan over three to five years. Chapter 7 works best for those with little disposable income, while Chapter 13 helps those with steady income catch up on arrears and keep property.

Not necessarily. Pennsylvania and federal exemptions protect certain home equity and vehicle value. In Chapter 13, you can often keep both by catching up payments through the plan.

Absolutely. Paying bills on time, keeping low credit-card balances, and using a secured card responsibly can raise your score within months. Bankruptcy offers a reset — not a life sentence.

A demand letter formally asks another party to fulfill a legal or contractual obligation before litigation. It outlines the issue, requests action, and shows you’re serious but still open to resolution.

Tolling pauses the countdown on a filing deadline due to specific reasons, such as concealment or incapacity. Whether it applies depends entirely on the facts and claim type.

Yes, but classification must be accurate. Contractors control how and when they work and bear business risk. Misclassification can trigger tax and labor penalties.

Pennsylvania tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment and habitable housing. If serious issues persist after written notice to the landlord, you may have remedies such as rent abatement, repair-and-deduct, or early termination.

You should talk to an attorney about the reasons for the suspension. You and your attorney can petition for administrative review under Title 75 § 1550 in the Court of Common Pleas. Keep all PennDOT correspondence and consult counsel quickly — deadlines are short.