Navigating business law without a lawyer isn’t just challenging; it’s a risky gamble. Why roll the dice when you can have the assurance of strategic legal guidance? In this Blog post, we discuss that when money, compliance, risk, and contracts are at stake, it may be time to hire an experienced business attorney.
Do you have an idea for a new business? Working with a business lawyer will help to ensure that you're structuring your new business in the most advantageous way. In this Blog post, we discuss several ways in which a business lawyer can help establish a new business. Contact us at www.jsettleslaw.com today for a free initial consultation.
An important and often overlooked aspect of M&A deals and other commercial contracts is whether the parties should execute their contract prior to the closing or simultaneous with the closing. In this Blog post, we discuss some of the attributes and considerations for each approach.
In this Blog post, we discuss our part-time (or "Fractional") General Counsel service. In today's world, legal support is not just a necessity, but a strategic asset. However, not every business requires, or can afford, a full time in-house General Counsel. Recognizing this gap, the Law Office of Jennifer M. Settles is proud to announce a solution tailored to the unique needs of small, medium, and growth-oriented businesses: the Fractional General Counsel service.
Are you considering buying a business? As a prospective purchaser, it's wise to ask a lot of questions of the seller early in the discussion process. By asking the right questions, a prospective purchaser can gain information about whether the transaction could be a good fit.
Performing a robust due diligence process is critical in M&A, real estate deals and many other forms of commercial contracts. In this blog post, we discuss seven important considerations for successful due diligence, from the perspective of both buyers and sellers.
Business brokers add tremendous value to M&A transactions. However, their services do not come cheap. Use these tips and strategies before executing a business brokerage contract to ensure that your brokerage agreement is fair and reasonable.
Contingencies are important mechanisms often used in commercial contracts. A carefully written contingency provisions allows a party to terminate an agreement (or exercise other stated rights) in the event specified events transpire or fail to transpire, as the case may be. In this blog post, we explain contingencies and discuss their use in contracts, from the perspectives of the different parties to a transaction.
In this blog post, we discuss the right of first refusal ("ROFR") and its cousin, the right of first offer ("ROFO"). We describe the differences between the two legal concepts, and important considerations before incorporating a ROFR or ROFO into your commercial lease or other contracts.
Closing day can be stressful and chaotic. To ensure that the closing progresses smoothly, advance planning is needed. In this Blog post, we discuss several tips and strategies to ensure a smooth closing for M&A deals and other types of commercial transactions.
Why are some words in a contract capitalized, and what the heck are “defined terms”? If you've ever had the pleasure of reading a contract or other legal document, you may have noticed sprinklings throughout of certain common words written with a capitalized initial letter, as if the word was a common noun. In this Blog post, we discuss the meaning and concept behind the use of defined terms in contracts.
Buying or selling a business is a complex process, involving many steps and many different legal documents. Using the assistance of an experienced business lawyer will help ensure that the parties obtain the best result, mitigate risk and reduce stress. In this Blog post we discuss buying and selling a business from both the buyer's and seller's perspectives, and ways in which legal counsel can assist the parties.
The list of assets goes to the very heart of an Asset Purchase Agreement. In this Blog post, we discuss the significance of an asset list and 5 tips to consider when preparing the asset list for an APA.
Due diligence is a critical and complicated aspect of M&A and other commercial transactions. In this blog post we discuss the importance of due diligence and why its performed.
This Blog post describes the 10 phases of an M&A transaction, including areas of consideration relevant to both buyers and sellers. By having a reasonable understanding of the different stages of a transaction, buyers and sellers will be better equipped for ensuring a successful closing.
Negotiating and drafting a robust Letter of Intent is essential for ensuring a successful transaction. In this Blog post, we share 6 tips for a stellar LOI, from the perspective of both buyers and sellers.
