Mergers and acquisitions deals average about $67 million and are incredibly complex. In-house attorneys may have the experience to hammer out these deals, but often it involves a legal team to negotiate the agreement. Someone brought in to focus on these deals will...
Are automatic stays really automatic?
When businesses file bankruptcy, bankruptcy courts issue automatic stays which essentially freeze all collections. Fortunately, creditors can petition the court to obtain relief from the automatic stay. Then a judge can grant relief to creditors, which enables them to...
Commercial real estate contracts need contingencies
Contingencies are a standard part of nearly every valid contract, including commercial real estate agreements. The reasons are pretty simple – they can address unnecessary risks and provide peace of mind to both sellers and buyers. When millions are on the line,...
Including your pet in your estate planning
Pets have become an essential part of most families in the United States. Most households own at least one pet, and it is not uncommon for people planning their estate to think about what will happen to their pet after they pass or when they can no longer care for it....
Businesses sometimes need to defend themselves in contract dispute lawsuits
Despite doing their due diligence before entering an agreement with clients, employees and partners, businesses can find themselves involved in a dispute from time to time. They may accuse you of a breach of contract and subsequently take it further by filing a...
Mergers and acquisitions come with risks
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals offer many benefits, including more diversified business portfolios, increased business capacity, a larger market share, and access to new expertise and talent. Still, just as partners sometimes dissolve business partnerships,...
What to know about Bally Sports’ bankruptcy
The troubled Bally Sports network filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This news was unsurprising after it first missed a $140 million payment on its $9-plus billion debt. The missed payment and...
Commercial real estate ownership options
Commercial real estate (CRE) investing is something that many look at when they diversify their portfolio. Typically involving large sums of money, it is common for investors to look at real estate investment trusts (REITs) or fractional ownership with a group. The...
Should you include your adult children in your estate planning?
Many parents, particularly those close to their adult children, feel inclined to rely on them and welcome their participation and input in their lives, especially with sensitive matters like estate planning. Some adult children appreciate this closeness with their...
Third-party collections may be an option
No matter how carefully they construct their credit application, businesses will sometimes find that customers, contractors or business partners do not pay their bills on time. The debtor may explain to the creditor that they are behind because business is slow, they...