To do something because it makes you feel good or because you hope to gain something from it. What does it mean to act out of duty? Kant says this means that we should act from respect for the moral law. How do we do that? We must know what the moral law is. How do we know that? We use the Categorical Imperative.
PLLC is the abbreviation for a Professional Limited Liability Company. A PLLC is a limited liability company organized to provide professional services. Generally, state laws mandate professions such as doctors, accountants, lawyers, engineers, and architects to hold a license to provide services.
Generally, doctors are required to form entities under which they practice as professional entities. Here is a good summary of what a PLLC is in the state of Tennessee: http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/limited-liability-company/general/5102/ PLLC's are similar to LLC's with one exception, you will still be personally liable for any malpractice. Under Tennessee Code, Title 48-248-406, individuals rendering professional services as a member of a PLLC is still liable for their own negligent or wrongful acts or omissions. This is different from an LLC where members are not liable for the debts of the LLC.