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
Think Before You Email!
Think Before You Email! {3:18 minutes to read} Have you ever sent an email you wish you hadn’t? The consequences can sometimes be catastrophic. One strategy for dealing with challenging or frustrating encounters is to write down everything you would like to say, and then not send the message. This allows you to step back… Continue reading Think Before You Email!
Is a Letter of Intent Necessary in an M&A Transaction?
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?
Embracing the Change of Season
Embracing the Change of Season {3:36 minutes to read} As Oprah is to bread, I love summer! I love basking in the sun and watching the waves crash on the beach. I love socializing with friends, cooking and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. I also love the playfulness of the summer season, so accepting the… Continue reading Embracing the Change of Season
Virtual Reality: Is It a Substitute for the Real Thing or Just a Novelty?
Virtual Reality: Is It a Substitute for the Real Thing or Just a Novelty? {3:48 minutes to read} July 1st, 2017: The day I experienced virtual reality. As an attorney with extensive experience in telecom & new media, I was first introduced to augmented reality (AR) nearly five years ago. In negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements relating… Continue reading Virtual Reality: Is It a Substitute for the Real Thing or Just a Novelty?
Do Your Clients Consider You to Be a Trusted Advisor or a Scribe?
Do Your Clients Consider You to Be a Trusted Advisor or a Scribe? {4:00 minutes to read} As a solo, my role has shifted over time from acting principally as a legal scribe to more of a trusted advisor to many clients. Occasionally, a client makes it clear they prefer me to stay in my… Continue reading Do Your Clients Consider You to Be a Trusted Advisor or a Scribe?
Home Offices and the Practice of Law
Home Offices and the Practice of Law {3:48 minutes to read} Seven years ago, when I launched Aimee B. Davis Law P.C., I was dubious about whether I’d secure the same sophisticated level of corporate transactional work I was accustomed to handling as an associate (and later, as special counsel) in BIG LAW. One… Continue reading Home Offices and the Practice of Law
Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go!
Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go! {3:30 minutes to read} In February, I experienced every computer user’s worst nightmare. My computer crashed, and unless I was willing to pay $3,000 to a forensic expert (a/k/a a professional hacker), nothing was retrievable from the hard drive. For several weeks prior… Continue reading Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go!
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits? {4:24 minutes to read} Although Q1 2017 is in the history books, it’s never too late to re-evaluate your business habits and consider how they may be improved. Transitioning from an employee of BIG LAW to a solo practitioner was challenging, but figuring out how to organize… Continue reading Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany?
Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany? {3:06 minutes to read} In New York State (NYS) every new limited liability company (LLC) must announce its formation by placing notices in two publications for a period of six weeks, at a cost of up to $2,000. This revenue generating mechanism applies to… Continue reading Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany?
