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Business succession planning is not something many business owners like to think about. There are probably a lot of reasons for this, among which are the fact that a lot of variables must be considered when planning how to ensure the successful transition of a...
Starting a business is an exciting process. Those who are part of this adventure know there are many balls to juggle. One of the biggest balls to make sure you do not drop is the one involving taxes. Tips abound on how to better ensure taxes are taken care of, three...
Last time, we began discussing--in very cursory fashion--the merger review process. As we noted, either the FTC or the DOJ is assigned to a merger review case. Once that happens, the agency can take several steps, depending on what it deems best in the case.The agency...
Consolidation of competitors, in any market, is something federal regulators constantly keep an eye on and carefully regulate. This is especially true in an industry like health care, which offers essential services for which consumers often have little bargaining...
Last time, we began looking at some of the changes that are in store for the commercial real estate industry going forward under President Trump. As we noted last time, even before Trump was elected there was an increase in non-bank lending due to the heavy...
The commercial real estate industry is potentially in for some significant changes in 2017. Not surprisingly, many of these potential changes are due to the election of Donald Trump and the expected shift in the legal landscape and the economy. It isn’t known...
Business mergers have about as high a success rate as marriages: somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 percent. For each one that succeeds, one fails. If you're considering a merger or acquisition, you no doubt want yours to be the one that succeeds. You have your work...
Last time, we began looking at the topic of loan participation agreements, which are common in commercial lending. As we noted, there are certain risks associated with these agreements and it is important for all parties involved to clearly establish the rights and...
Mortgage lending is not an easy area to navigate, particularly for those involved in complex transactions. Not only is there a need to abide by state and federal lending laws, there is also a need to carefully structure agreements so that transactions go as smoothly...
Intellectual property disputes between companies often involve the issue of licensing. It is critical for businesses with valuable intellectual property, especially in highly competitive and swiftly evolving industries, to build a sound approach to licensing. Doing so...