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Category: Corporate Transactions

How a Commercial Loan Officer can save their Borrowers Recordation Tax on Maryland loans under $12.5 million.

How a Commercial Loan Officer can save their Borrowers Recordation Tax on Maryland loans under $12.5 million.

November 4, 2024 |  By: Clare Schuller   In Maryland the use of Indemnity Deeds of Trust are a simple path to save your borrowers $5 to $7 per thousand on their closing costs for commercial loans, but proper structuring of the transaction is essential to meet the statutory guidelines. If you structure the transaction… Continue reading How a Commercial Loan Officer can save their Borrowers Recordation Tax on Maryland loans under $12.5 million.

Opportunities in Distressed M&A: A Guide for Buyers

Opportunities in Distressed M&A: A Guide for Buyers

August 15, 2024 |  By: Clare Schuller   Distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve companies in financial or operational distress, potentially on the brink of insolvency or already grappling with significant debt burdens.   These transactions are typically characterized by the urgent need to prevent the target company from entering formal restructuring or bankruptcy, preserving… Continue reading Opportunities in Distressed M&A: A Guide for Buyers

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

August 12, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Notice of Tribal Consultations seeking public comments on potential changes to its mentor-protégé joint venture program, citing a “perception that mentor-protégé joint ventures are winning an inordinate number of orders issued under small business multiple-award… Continue reading SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

Managing Reputational Risk in Corporate Transactions

Managing Reputational Risk in Corporate Transactions

August 8, 2024 |  By: Clare Schuller   For an organization to succeed in the market, it must have a solid reputation; negative public perception resulting from unethical conduct, adverse legal and regulatory actions, and harmful business practices can result in the loss of business, customers, and overall corporate value.   While these risks are… Continue reading Managing Reputational Risk in Corporate Transactions

An Overview of Key M&A Due Diligence Processes

An Overview of Key M&A Due Diligence Processes

July 1, 2024 |  By: Clare Schuller   Due diligence may not be glamorous, but it is the bedrock of a successful deal. Put simply, due diligence is the process of meticulously examining every nook and cranny of a target company’s operations, finances, and legal standing to ensure that a merger or acquisition is a… Continue reading An Overview of Key M&A Due Diligence Processes

UCC or Not UCC, That Is the Question for Distributorships

UCC or Not UCC, That Is the Question for Distributorships

June 21, 2024 |  By: Erick Poorbaugh and Cortland Putbrese   One key question in any distributorship dispute is whether it’s governed by your state’s enactment of the Uniform Commercial Code, or “UCC” for short.  This is not a simple question:  Whether the UCC applies depends on whether a contract is for goods or services,… Continue reading UCC or Not UCC, That Is the Question for Distributorships

Key Legal Requirements for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Key Legal Requirements for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

June 20, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   The process of taking a company from privately held to publicly held, or “going public,” is both a significant and complex milestone. There are positive and negative aspects to going through an initial public offering (IPO), which I will highlight in this article. Further, there are very… Continue reading Key Legal Requirements for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Earnouts, Escrows, and Holdbacks: Alternative Payment Options for Structuring Your Next Business Purchase Deal

Earnouts, Escrows, and Holdbacks: Alternative Payment Options for Structuring Your Next Business Purchase Deal

May 23, 2024 |  By: Wright Lewis   In business purchase and sale transactions, the purchase price leads to some of the most contentious push and pull in negotiations. A majority of disagreements arise from each party’s valuation of the target company as well as how to determine which party will assume more risk. To alleviate… Continue reading Earnouts, Escrows, and Holdbacks: Alternative Payment Options for Structuring Your Next Business Purchase Deal

FTC ISSUES RULE BANNING EMPLOYEE NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

FTC ISSUES RULE BANNING EMPLOYEE NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

April 26, 2024 |  By: H. Scott Johnson, Jr.   On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 in favor of issuing a final rule that will essentially ban employers’ use of non-compete agreements in the workplace. Although the FTC’s non-compete rule isn’t scheduled to go into effect until 120 days after… Continue reading FTC ISSUES RULE BANNING EMPLOYEE NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Tips for Navigating Company Mergers and Acquisitions

March 27, 2024 |  By: Wright Lewis   According to research from Harvard Business Review, the vast majority—between 70 and 90 percent—of mergers and acquisitions fail. Successful corporate transitions begin by anticipating potential challenges.   11 Tips for Successful Corporate Acquisitions Here are some tips for navigating company mergers and acquisitions that can reduce the… Continue reading Tips for Navigating Company Mergers and Acquisitions

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