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Removing an LLC’s Manager — It’s Complicated

One of the hot button issues frequently leading to litigation in “The LLC Jungle” is the removal of an LLC’s manager. Thoughtfully drafted LLC Operating Agreements contain provisions addressing the criteria and procedures...more

Why Having “Co-Managers” for Your LLC is a Terrible Idea

The trend in most real estate-related LLCs is to have a single appointed manager.  Under the LLC’s operating agreement, the manager typically has authority to make the day to day business decisions on behalf of the LLC, while...more

Why LLC Managers Should Take Member “Books and Records” Requests Seriously

Under California’s Revised Limited Liability Company Act (“RULLCA”), LLC participants have substantial freedom to structure their relationship in a customized manner under their governing operating agreement.  But one of the...more

Dissolving an LLC when its Purpose Fails

Most LLC Operating Agreements contain a provision describing the “purpose” of the business. These “purpose statements” can be extremely broad and open-ended, parroting the boilerplate language required to be present in the...more

LLC Managerial Authority and Dealings with Third Parties

One of the recurring issues I see in my litigation practice is LLC managers engaging in “questionable conduct” with third parties — outsiders to the LLC. By “questionable conduct,” I generally mean binding the LLC to...more

Does an LLC Manager’s “Sole Discretion” Eliminate the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing?

It is no secret that LLC managers enjoy a lot of discretion regarding how they operate the LLC. Members of the LLC often find it difficult to challenge the manager’s decisions on key transactions, investments, and other...more

“Retaliatory Amendment” of an LLC Operating Agreement

LLCs are celebrated for allowing business partners to freely define their relationship by contract — i.e., the LLC operating agreement. The operating agreement generally covers all of the important aspects of the company and...more

LLC Distributions, Charging Orders, and Manager Fiduciary Duties

There are not many published California Court of Appeal opinions providing guidance for LLC managers and members. That’s why it’s an “LLC Jungle” out there. While unpublished opinions are not binding precedent outside of...more

Seven Critical Mistakes LLCs Make, and LLC Manager Power Issues

The “Seven Critical Mistakes LLCs Make” Series - This series of posts covers some of the most serious mistakes that LLCs regularly make. Here are...short summaries of each: Choosing the Wrong Business Partners —...more

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