Category Archives: Business Buy Outs
Unclaimed Property in M&A Transactions: The Potential for an Unwelcome Surprise
Jonathan I. Lessner, Marc J. Musyl, and Sarah Niemiec Seedig of Greenberg Traurig, LLP recently had an article about M&A Transactions published in The National Law Review: As the economy continues to recover, an increase in M&A activity is expected. A target company’s historical compliance with unclaimed property laws is an important, but often overlooked, area for due diligence in …
Unclaimed Property in M&A Transactions: The Potential for an Unwelcome Surprise
The National Law Review recently published an article written by Jonathan I. Lessner, Marc J. Musyl, and Sarah Niemiec Seedig of Greenberg Traurig, LLP regarding M&A Transactions: As the economy continues to recover, an increase in M&A activity is expected. A target company’s historical compliance with unclaimed property laws is an important, but often overlooked, area for due diligence in M&A …
The BankAtlantic Bancorp Decision — Roadblock or Detour to Open Bank Sale of Distressed Banks?
Recently The National Law Review published an article regarding The Bank Atlantic Bancorp Decision written by The Financial Institutions Group of Schiff Hardin LLP : Any bank holding company with trust preferred securities (“TRuPs”) outstanding and in need of capital in this stressed operating environment for banks has had its strategic options limited by a recent decision of the …
Shareholder Disputes: How to Prevent a Corporate Divorce
An article regarding Shareholder Disputes written by David J. Treacy and John M. Spires of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP was recently published in The National Law Review: Small and medium-sized businesses provide valuable goods, services, and jobs. Often, they are run as corporations in which the controlling officers and directors also are the major shareholders. Frequently, friends and family found these businesses together. …
FERC Decides to Retain Existing Merger Review Policies
The National Law Review recently published an article by Daniel E. Hemli and Jacqueline R. Java of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP regarding a recent FERC Decision on Merger Reviews: On February 16, 2012, FERC issued an order (February 16 Order) reaffirming its existing merger review policies under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and its current framework for analyzing requests …
The 16th Annual National Institute on Negotiating Business Acquisitions
The National Law Review wants to remind you to mark your calendars for the 16th Annual National Institute on Negotiating Business Acquisitions presented by the ABA’s Business Law Section Mergers and Acquisitions Committee, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division, and the Center for Continuing Legal Education: Negotiating Business Acquisitions Event Information When: November 10 – 11, …
Texas Supreme Court Makes Enforcement of Noncompete Agreements Easier for Employers
Posted this week at the National Law Review by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP a good recap of the Texas Supreme Court decision which clarifies the standards for enforcing noncompete agreements: On June 24, the Texas Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision clarifying the standards for enforcement of noncompete agreements under the Texas Business and …
Not Your Father’s Insurance Coverage: Using Transactional Insurance to Drive Business Opportunities
Posted at the National Law Review last week by Daniel J. Struck and Neil B. Posner of Much Shelist – a review of different type of insurance products that can be helpful in facilitating certain types of financial transactions: Insurance coverage as a commercial risk management tool has been around for centuries, but there are …
Section 409A Again? Employers Need to Re-examine Executive Employment Contracts and Other Agreements Conditioning Severence Payments Upon a Release of Claims
Recently posted at the National Law Review by Nancy C. Brower and David L. Woodard of Poyner Spruill LLP – information for employers about the tax Consequences of employment agreements, retention agreements, severance agreements and change in control agreements: Agreements that provide for payments upon termination of employment, such as employment agreements, retention agreements, severance …
Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs): Not Just a “Standard Form.”
James M. Singer of Pepper Hamilton LLP is the featured guest blogger this week at the National Law Review. James provides some great reminders about NDA’s Non-Disclosure Agreements. Many business transactions start with a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Often, one of the first deal points to be negotiated is whose “form” NDA will controls. However, it’s …
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