State tax liens in Illinois attach to both real and personal property and are filed by the Department for unpaid taxes. As such, searching for state tax liens while conducting due diligence is pertinent in determining what assets might be encumbered by a lien. Learn more about the 2018 amendment.

The importance of using the exact legal name of the debtor on a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing is essential. To not follow this rule not only jeopardizes your filing but can lead to the loss of priority. Learn more about recent court cases that expand on “the exact debtor name” discussion.

There are a number of reasons that might drive a company to take a look at a corporate spin off. It might be to focus on a particular business need. It may be purely to raise revenue -- those assets that are currently part of one corporation being split and actually raising the value of the corporations.CT’s Business Compliance Consultant, Sharon Carroll, outlines what you need to know in this short video.

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UCC forms may seem straightforward, but there are several nuances that can negatively impact your UCC standing if done incorrectly. In this on-demand webinar, CT’s Dan Lias, UCC Business Consultant, will review what you need to know to about these forms in order to remain in good standing.

The unique features of an LLC have helped to make it the number one statutory business entity of choice in the United States. However, LLC law has only about 30 years behind it, compared to more than 100 years of corporation law, bringing some uncertainty along with its benefits. Learn how to work with LLCs more expertly and efficiently in this on-demand webinar video.

In this on-demand webinar, CT’s expert staff will review the laws governing agencies should watch for, and the conflicts that can arise between ethics guidelines and statutory formation requirements. Attendees will learn the laws that impose penalties for doing business with certain risk groups, and how current and pending legislation can impact attorney-client privilege.

The end of year checklist for law firms offers advice on continued compliance, deal closing, and due diligence needs. Download the checklist today.

A commitment to key information security principles, such as those in the ACC Model Information Protection and Security Controls for Outside Counsel Possessing Company Confidential Information, offers a variety of critical benefits. Download the white paper to learn more.

Regardless of the changes to uniform commercial code enacted in 2013, the intersection between trusts and UCC law continues to be confusing. With this on-demand webinar, you will come away with a better understanding of key differences in order to improve the due diligence process. In addition, you will learn best practices in the areas of Trust Basics, Filing, and Searching.

States often modify their statutes for business entities. Learn how a corporation, LLC, or other entity must file amendments to take advantage of a statutory update.