Wayne R. Wells

The Limited Liability Company: An Analysis

In recent years, businesses in many states have been given the opportunity to select a new form in which to conduct business called the limited liability company. This form provides the advantage of the personal liability protection of a corporation, while being taxed as a partnership. If most states create the limited liability company and current issues of uncertainty are favorably resolved, the limited liability company should become the most advantageous business form for most small and medium sized businesses.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993: What Employers Need to Know

This article reviews the most important provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Topics covered include: effective dates, employer coverage,employee coverage, leave requirements, posting and notice requirements, and damages for employer failure to comply. The article also discusses suggestions to employers on implementing their programs to comply withthe FMLA.