Factors influencing the decision on the appropriate types of business entities are considered in the context of advising potential investors with an emphasis on why more and more companies with limited liability "go to" person. The potential effect of the choice of the organization as a result of judicial decisions is illustrated using the Delaware court office in Fisk Ventures, LLC v. Segal, 2008 WL 1961156 (7th May 2008),) and the practical consequences of the differences between unincorporated and entities are highlighted. "Hide
by Lena G. Goldberg Source: Harvard Business School 16 pages. Publication Date: September 30, 2009. Prod. #: 310036-PDF-ENG