M&A Terms You Should Know: “Earnout”
In the world of transactions, there is lots of “fun” jargon to digest. Buying or selling businesses is referred to as Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A for short. The abbreviation M&A…
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So you are ready to buy a business…
While there has been lots of speculation about what is responsible for the Great Resignation – one thing we do know for sure is that people are going into business…
Delta Deal Team – Reinventing the Transition of Your Business
If you have ever sold a business or expect you will at some point, you have probably heard the “war stories” from other entrepreneurs. It’s the same phenomenon that women…
Here we go again. Operating agreements.
Before I get into this month’s article, I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind comments about last month’s blog. It means the world to…
Mentors Matter – Remember your ripple
I lost my mentor last week. His name was Mike Kennedy. Many knew Mike as a fierce advocate who, against all odds, started a litigation firm in 1978 with his…
CARES Act Round 2 – More Help for Business Owners AND Potential Business Buyers
If you were one of the small businesses squeezed out of the original PPP lending program, this week brings good news. The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has issued its guidelines…
Juliet’s Contract “Gotchas” – Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, Indemnification, and Insurance
You know the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” That’s especially true, in my experience, when it comes to contract law. Of course, you shouldn’t really know…
Why deals fall apart. Let me count the ways.
Every time I help someone buy or sell a business, I learn lessons. It’s a fascinating process, but it’s also really, really exhausting, particularly for the Seller. If you read…
Arizona to allow more cost-effective legal services. This is big.
Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court took a huge and groundbreaking step to formally allow nonlawyers to have an ownership stake in law firms and to allow more cost-effective legal…
What you don’t know about the new LLC law CAN hurt you
While we have been focused on all things COVID-19, a not-to-be-overlooked milestone is just around the corner. On September 1, all limited liability companies in Arizona will be required to…
