Deals Seem to Take Longer Than Ever to Close Throughout my 30-year career, I’ve noticed an uptick in how long it takes to close deals. These days it seems to take longer than ever. I negotiate lots of billboard leases. Unlike commercial leases, billboard leases tend to be much shorter documents and generally contain… Continue reading Deals Seem to Take Longer Than Ever to Close
Tag: Business Law
What is Customer Concentration Risk?
What is Customer Concentration Risk? Sri Malladi, an M&A consultant, recently wrote an article about concentration risk. I was interested because as a solo practitioner, it can be challenging to avoid concentration risk. In order to secure new clients, time must consistently be spent networking and marketing one’s legal services. But attorneys engaged in complex… Continue reading What is Customer Concentration Risk?
To Jointly Venture or Not?
To Jointly Venture or Not? {4 minutes to read} {4 minutes to read} When I was a junior associate working in BIG law firms, I wondered when I’d have enough corporate transactional experience to confidently advise clients how to structure their complex commercial deals. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and I continue to learn that… Continue reading To Jointly Venture or Not?
Mastering the Metaverse
Mastering the Metaverse {4 minutes to read} In June 2022, I participated in a webinar entitled Mastering the Metaverse, presented by Mitch Jackson, a litigator who seemed to be strongly advocating for attorneys to create their own avatars and promptly commence entering the Metaverse to provide legal services to clients. WHAT A SHOCKING REVELATION! Certainly,… Continue reading Mastering the Metaverse
The State of Media & Entertainment
The State of Media & Entertainment {4 minutes to read} Last fall I attended a Media & Entertainment Executive Panel and Networking Event at Grant Thornton. It was my first in-person networking event last year. I chose it because of my (i) long-standing professional relationship with the moderator (who invited me)*, (ii) appreciation for content… Continue reading The State of Media & Entertainment
Do You Give Your Business Judgment With Your Legal Advice?
Do You Give Your Business Judgment With Your Legal Advice? {4 minutes to read} {3 minutes to read} Several months ago, a Florida real estate attorney said to me, “I don’t substitute my business judgment for legal advice. I’m sure you can understand that.” I’ve thought about that a lot recently, trying to understand why… Continue reading Do You Give Your Business Judgment With Your Legal Advice?
What is the Value of an NFT?
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What’s an NFT?
According to Christie’s, a non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique, digital certificate stored on the blockchain evidencing certain “ownership rights” in a digital asset/work of art. NFTs are easily traded by artists and others because the provenance, history, and all activities related to the work can be viewed by the public utilizing the same technology as crypto-currencies. Blockchain technology reduces counterparty risk and enables people who don’t know each other (and will never meet) to transact across borders.
Selling Your Company in Today’s M&A Market
{4 minutes to read} Given my 25 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), I like to keep up with trends in the space. I recently attended a webinar presented by PKF O’Connor Davies Accountants and Advisors (PKF), entitled Selling Your Company in Today’s M&A Market. I learned that 2021 was a banner year for M&A activity in North America.
Did You Pivot to Avoid Business Disruption?
Did You Pivot to Avoid Business Disruption? {3 minutes to read} As the summer breeze began to stiffen and schools reopened, I anticipated drastic and ongoing changes to business generally. Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, I’d been concerned about the future of the retail fashion and commercial real estate industries, just a couple of my… Continue reading Did You Pivot to Avoid Business Disruption?
Questions About the Confidentiality of Customer Lists
Questions About the Confidentiality of Customer Lists {3 minutes to read} In order to maintain my license and remain an attorney in good standing in the State of New York, I’m required to attend 24 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) every two years. After 25 years practicing law, it’s become increasingly challenging (and this… Continue reading Questions About the Confidentiality of Customer Lists
