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Utah enacts new LLC law – Effective July 1, 2012

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January, 2012 18:11 Written by geoff

Upcoming changes to  Utah LLC law are coming this year.  The legislative changes takes effect for all new LLCs formed after July 1, 2012 and existing LLC will have the opportunity to opt-out until January 1, 2014.  The major changes are highlighted as follows taken in part from the revised Utah Limited Liability Company Act [...]

When Debt Collectors Go Too Far!

Last Updated on Friday, 13 January, 2012 21:33 Written by jbutler

Although most bill collectors are careful to follow the law when contacting you, some are not. If a bill collector goes too far, you can take action. THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA (15 U.S.C. § 1692 and following), prohibits debt collectors from engaging in abusive [...]

Hostess Prepares to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January, 2012 06:37 Written by jbutler

The Utah Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorneys at Pearson, Butler, Carson & Cook, PLLC have learned that Hostess Brands, Inc. is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to news sources.  Hostess is best known for its Twinkies and Wonder Bread products. The company has over $850 million in debt and employs almost 19,000 [...]

Tooele bankruptcy attorney office opens

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December, 2011 06:24 Written by jbutler

The bankruptcy attorneys at Pearson, Butler, Carson & Cook, PLLC are happy to announce the opening of their Tooele, Utah office on the corner of Main and Vine.  Our experienced bankruptcy lawyers offer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Our Tooele, Utah bankruptcy attorneys have already assisted several Tooele residents file bankruptcy.  In the [...]

Franchise Attorneys in Utah

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December, 2011 06:01 Written by jbutler

Franchising The franchise attorneys at Pearson, Butler, Carson & Cook, PLLC helps business owners grow their businesses by franchising.  Our franchise attorneys draft disclosure documents and franchise agreements, register franchises, and assist with franchise compliance.   Our franchise lawyers represent franchisors, franchisees, companies developing franchises throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, South Jordan, Layton, and Tooele. [...]

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