Resources
Useful Resources
A curated collection of official and reliable resources for business formation, intellectual property, NIL, and securities matters. These are tools and references that clients frequently find useful.
Business Formation & Compliance
Florida Division of Corporations
Official state portal for forming and maintaining Florida business entities — LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and more.
D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Business registration and licensing for entities operating in Washington, D.C.
IRS — Business Structures
Federal tax guidance on different business entity types, including LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and partnerships.
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Information on the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership reporting requirements for most U.S. companies.
Intellectual Property
USPTO — Trademark Center
The official portal for filing and managing federal trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
USPTO — TESS (Trademark Search)
Search the USPTO's database of registered and pending trademarks before filing.
U.S. Copyright Office
Official portal for copyright registration, recordation, and licensing.
USPTO — Patent Center
Resources and filing portal for U.S. patent applications.
NIL & College Athletics
NCAA NIL Resources
The NCAA's official resources on Name, Image, and Likeness rules, guidance, and updates.
House v. NCAA Settlement Information
Official information about the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement, including revenue sharing and back pay details.
NFLPA — Registered Advisors
The NFL Players Association's list of certified contract advisors and financial advisors for NFL players.
NBPA — Certified Agents
The NBA Players Association's directory of certified player agents.
Capital & Securities
SEC — EDGAR Full-Text Search
Search SEC filings, including Form D filings for Regulation D private placements.
SEC — Regulation D Overview
The SEC's official guidance on Regulation D exemptions for private offerings.
SEC — EDGAR Company Search
Search for company filings and Form D submissions on the SEC's EDGAR database.
FINRA BrokerCheck
Research the background and registration of broker-dealers and investment advisers.
Legal Research & Reference
Florida Statutes Online
The official online version of the Florida Statutes — searchable by chapter, section, or keyword.
D.C. Official Code
The official codified laws of the District of Columbia.
Cornell LII — U.S. Code
Free access to the U.S. Code, federal regulations, and legal definitions from Cornell Law School.
Florida Bar — Attorney Search
Verify the license status of Florida attorneys.
Disclaimer
The resources listed above are provided for informational purposes only. Links to third-party websites do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of accuracy. Laws and regulations change frequently — always verify current requirements with the relevant authority or a licensed attorney before taking action.