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So You Want to Sell Your Business…What Steps Should You Take?

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So You Want to Sell Your Business…What Steps Should You Take? {3:30 minutes to read} I’ve represented clients seeking to buy and sell small- and middle-market businesses for over 20 years. Often these clients are first-time sellers and/or buyers.   As one can imagine, first-time sellers can feel a certain way about parting with their… Continue reading So You Want to Sell Your Business…What Steps Should You Take?

Maintaining Your Top Shelf Position

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Maintaining Your Top Shelf Position {3 minutes to read} Richard Kestenbaum’s articles on M&A transactions in the fashion and consumer product industries are regularly published online in Forbes. Richard has been doing mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising for over 35 years. I always read his articles and find his observations fascinating.   I recently had the privilege… Continue reading Maintaining Your Top Shelf Position

Legal Brush Strokes – The Convergence of Art and Technology

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Legal Brush Strokes – The Convergence of Art and Technology {4 minutes to read} In July’s blog, I discussed the convergence of the fashion industry with new technology. Now, there’s a hot new convergence of the art world and technology. In fostering her own “second act,” actress Portia de Rossi recently launched an online venture… Continue reading Legal Brush Strokes – The Convergence of Art and Technology

Real Estate Leasing and Consideration of the “Silent” Issues

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Real Estate Leasing and Consideration of the “Silent” Issues {3:48 minutes to read} At Aimee B. Davis Law P.C., I often represent tenants entering into either billboard leases or commercial space leases.   In real estate leasing, it is customary for the landlord’s attorney to serve up the first draft, and for the tenant’s attorney… Continue reading Real Estate Leasing and Consideration of the “Silent” Issues

When Legal Issues Become Business Decisions

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When Legal Issues Become Business Decisions {3:30 minutes to read} As a transactional attorney, I typically spend time trying to cap or limit my client’s indemnification obligations when negotiating contracts. The word “indemnity” is a legal concept, the meaning of which may not be familiar to non-lawyers. According to Wikipedia, indemnity is defined as: “a… Continue reading When Legal Issues Become Business Decisions

The Benefits of Getting an Attorney Involved Early in the Deal Process

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The Benefits of Getting an Attorney Involved Early in the Deal Process {3:24 minutes to read} In October’s blog, Is a Letter of Intent Necessary in an M&A Transaction?, we suggested getting an attorney involved early in the deal process, even prior to finalizing a letter of intent. However, in transactions where there is no… Continue reading The Benefits of Getting an Attorney Involved Early in the Deal Process

Is a Letter of Intent Necessary in an M&A Transaction?

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Is a Letter of Intent Necessary in an M&A Transaction? {3:42 minutes to read} There’s a debate raging among transactional attorneys about whether entering into a letter of intent (LOI) in advance of negotiating a purchase agreement is a necessary step in the M&A process.   An LOI summarizing the basic terms of a proposed… Continue reading Is a Letter of Intent Necessary in an M&A Transaction?

Words Do Matter

Words Do Matter {3:54 minutes to read} In interpreting legal documents, the words actually matter. A well-trained attorney is best suited to understand and explain to a lay person the implications of the presence or absence of certain words. I often feel like I am speaking another language when discussing financing transactions, even with other… Continue reading Words Do Matter

A Man Would Ask for More

A Man Would Ask for More {3:42 minutes to read} Recently, a client was negotiating an employment agreement with a large bank. In discussing whether she should demand a higher commission, the client hesitated, wavering on whether she should accept our advice to push for a better rate. Ultimately, the client (who was familiar with… Continue reading A Man Would Ask for More

Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation?

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Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation? {3:48 minutes to read} A lawyer’s success depends on the value of the legal services she provides to her clients. As a solo practitioner, I take this statement seriously, and I spend a lot of time thinking about how to ensure I achieve… Continue reading Is Legalese Making It Hard to Understand Your Options in a Negotiation?