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Mergers & Acquisitions
Stock Purchase Agreement vs. Asset Purchase Agreement: Choosing the Right Structure in an M&A Transaction
One of the earliest—and most consequential—decisions in any mergers and acquisitions transaction is how the deal is structured. In most lower-middle-market and main-street transactions, that choice comes down to one of two options: a Stock Purchase Agreement or an Asset Purchase Agreement.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Stock Purchase Agreement vs. Asset Purchase Agreement: Choosing the Right Structure in an M&A Transaction
One of the earliest—and most consequential—decisions in any mergers and acquisitions transaction is how the deal is structured. In most lower-middle-market and main-street transactions, that choice comes down to one of two options: a Stock Purchase Agreement or an Asset Purchase Agreement.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Stock Purchase Agreement vs. Asset Purchase Agreement: Choosing the Right Structure in an M&A Transaction
One of the earliest—and most consequential—decisions in any mergers and acquisitions transaction is how the deal is structured. In most lower-middle-market and main-street transactions, that choice comes down to one of two options: a Stock Purchase Agreement or an Asset Purchase Agreement.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for New York Property Owners - Part II
In Part I, we explored Beneficiary Deeds (Transfer on Death deeds) and why they are such a streamlined tool for Colorado property owners. If you own property in the Empire State, however, you may have noticed a significant hurdle...
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for New York Property Owners - Part II
In Part I, we explored Beneficiary Deeds (Transfer on Death deeds) and why they are such a streamlined tool for Colorado property owners. If you own property in the Empire State, however, you may have noticed a significant hurdle...
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for New York Property Owners - Part II
In Part I, we explored Beneficiary Deeds (Transfer on Death deeds) and why they are such a streamlined tool for Colorado property owners. If you own property in the Empire State, however, you may have noticed a significant hurdle...
Estate Planning
Beneficiary Deeds in Colorado: What Are They Good For?
If you own real estate in Colorado and are thinking about how that property should pass when you die, a Beneficiary Deed can be a simple and powerful estate-planning tool. It is especially popular for homeowners who want to avoid probate without setting up a trust or engaging in more complex planning.
Estate Planning
Beneficiary Deeds in Colorado: What Are They Good For?
If you own real estate in Colorado and are thinking about how that property should pass when you die, a Beneficiary Deed can be a simple and powerful estate-planning tool. It is especially popular for homeowners who want to avoid probate without setting up a trust or engaging in more complex planning.
Estate Planning
Beneficiary Deeds in Colorado: What Are They Good For?
If you own real estate in Colorado and are thinking about how that property should pass when you die, a Beneficiary Deed can be a simple and powerful estate-planning tool. It is especially popular for homeowners who want to avoid probate without setting up a trust or engaging in more complex planning.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year (Part Two): What to Do After Your Election Is Approved
Making an S-corporation election is only the first step. Once the IRS processes and accepts the election, the real work begins: setting up payroll, following distribution rules, and staying compliant at the federal, state, and local levels. This follow-up article walks through what business owners should do after the election is effective, and the ongoing rules they must follow to keep their S-corporation in good standing.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year (Part Two): What to Do After Your Election Is Approved
Making an S-corporation election is only the first step. Once the IRS processes and accepts the election, the real work begins: setting up payroll, following distribution rules, and staying compliant at the federal, state, and local levels. This follow-up article walks through what business owners should do after the election is effective, and the ongoing rules they must follow to keep their S-corporation in good standing.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year (Part Two): What to Do After Your Election Is Approved
Making an S-corporation election is only the first step. Once the IRS processes and accepts the election, the real work begins: setting up payroll, following distribution rules, and staying compliant at the federal, state, and local levels. This follow-up article walks through what business owners should do after the election is effective, and the ongoing rules they must follow to keep their S-corporation in good standing.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year: What Business Owners Should Know Before Making the Election
The beginning of a new year is one of the best times for business owners to step back and reassess their tax and entity structure. One topic that comes up frequently is whether an S-corporation election makes sense. For some businesses, it can meaningfully reduce taxes. For others, it adds cost and complexity with little benefit.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year: What Business Owners Should Know Before Making the Election
The beginning of a new year is one of the best times for business owners to step back and reassess their tax and entity structure. One topic that comes up frequently is whether an S-corporation election makes sense. For some businesses, it can meaningfully reduce taxes. For others, it adds cost and complexity with little benefit.
Business Law
S-Corporations in the New Year: What Business Owners Should Know Before Making the Election
The beginning of a new year is one of the best times for business owners to step back and reassess their tax and entity structure. One topic that comes up frequently is whether an S-corporation election makes sense. For some businesses, it can meaningfully reduce taxes. For others, it adds cost and complexity with little benefit.
Corporate Governance
A Year-End Legal Checkup for Colorado Business Owners
Five Quiet Issues Worth Reviewing Before the New Year
Corporate Governance
A Year-End Legal Checkup for Colorado Business Owners
Five Quiet Issues Worth Reviewing Before the New Year
Corporate Governance
A Year-End Legal Checkup for Colorado Business Owners
Five Quiet Issues Worth Reviewing Before the New Year
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions, Simplified: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
If the term “M&A” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. In plain English, mergers and acquisitions are simply ways to buy, sell, or combine businesses. For small and mid-sized companies, these transactions are not Wall Street spectacles; they are practical tools to grow, retire, refocus, or protect the value you have built.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions, Simplified: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
If the term “M&A” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. In plain English, mergers and acquisitions are simply ways to buy, sell, or combine businesses. For small and mid-sized companies, these transactions are not Wall Street spectacles; they are practical tools to grow, retire, refocus, or protect the value you have built.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions, Simplified: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
If the term “M&A” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. In plain English, mergers and acquisitions are simply ways to buy, sell, or combine businesses. For small and mid-sized companies, these transactions are not Wall Street spectacles; they are practical tools to grow, retire, refocus, or protect the value you have built.
Business Law
The Most Overlooked (and Most Powerful) Way to Protect Your Business
Sometimes, the simplest solution is also the smartest. Recently, I had a conversation with a business owner who wanted to transfer his 50% ownership interest in a company into an LLC he controlled. His goal? Greater liability protection.
Business Law
The Most Overlooked (and Most Powerful) Way to Protect Your Business
Sometimes, the simplest solution is also the smartest. Recently, I had a conversation with a business owner who wanted to transfer his 50% ownership interest in a company into an LLC he controlled. His goal? Greater liability protection.
Business Law
The Most Overlooked (and Most Powerful) Way to Protect Your Business
Sometimes, the simplest solution is also the smartest. Recently, I had a conversation with a business owner who wanted to transfer his 50% ownership interest in a company into an LLC he controlled. His goal? Greater liability protection.
Business Law
What Is a Bespoke Service Agreement—And Why Your Business Needs One
As a service-based business owner, your word is everything. But in today’s fast-paced world, relying solely on handshake agreements or vague templates leaves too much room for confusion, misaligned expectations, and costly disputes. That’s where a bespoke service agreement—also known as a customized service contract—comes in.
Business Law
What Is a Bespoke Service Agreement—And Why Your Business Needs One
As a service-based business owner, your word is everything. But in today’s fast-paced world, relying solely on handshake agreements or vague templates leaves too much room for confusion, misaligned expectations, and costly disputes. That’s where a bespoke service agreement—also known as a customized service contract—comes in.
Business Law
What Is a Bespoke Service Agreement—And Why Your Business Needs One
As a service-based business owner, your word is everything. But in today’s fast-paced world, relying solely on handshake agreements or vague templates leaves too much room for confusion, misaligned expectations, and costly disputes. That’s where a bespoke service agreement—also known as a customized service contract—comes in.
Corporate Governance
What Is a Shareholder Agreement – And Why Your Corporation Needs One
When starting a corporation, it's easy to focus on the big-picture goals: raising capital, building your team, and growing the business. But one critical document that often gets overlooked—until problems arise—is the shareholder agreement. This agreement isn’t just a formality; it’s a foundational legal tool that governs the relationship between shareholders and sets the ground rules for how your company operates behind the scenes.
Corporate Governance
What Is a Shareholder Agreement – And Why Your Corporation Needs One
When starting a corporation, it's easy to focus on the big-picture goals: raising capital, building your team, and growing the business. But one critical document that often gets overlooked—until problems arise—is the shareholder agreement. This agreement isn’t just a formality; it’s a foundational legal tool that governs the relationship between shareholders and sets the ground rules for how your company operates behind the scenes.
Corporate Governance
What Is a Shareholder Agreement – And Why Your Corporation Needs One
When starting a corporation, it's easy to focus on the big-picture goals: raising capital, building your team, and growing the business. But one critical document that often gets overlooked—until problems arise—is the shareholder agreement. This agreement isn’t just a formality; it’s a foundational legal tool that governs the relationship between shareholders and sets the ground rules for how your company operates behind the scenes.
Corporate Formation
C-Corporations 101: What You Need to Know Before Forming One
If you’re considering starting a business and have heard about C-Corporations (C-Corps), you’re likely weighing them against more common structures like LLCs. While I typically recommend LLCs for simplicity, cost, and flexibility—especially for single owners—the reasons to opt for a C-Corp are more strategic in nature.
Corporate Formation
C-Corporations 101: What You Need to Know Before Forming One
If you’re considering starting a business and have heard about C-Corporations (C-Corps), you’re likely weighing them against more common structures like LLCs. While I typically recommend LLCs for simplicity, cost, and flexibility—especially for single owners—the reasons to opt for a C-Corp are more strategic in nature.
Corporate Formation
C-Corporations 101: What You Need to Know Before Forming One
If you’re considering starting a business and have heard about C-Corporations (C-Corps), you’re likely weighing them against more common structures like LLCs. While I typically recommend LLCs for simplicity, cost, and flexibility—especially for single owners—the reasons to opt for a C-Corp are more strategic in nature.
Corporate Governance
AI Is Smart — But It's Not Your Lawyer: Why Startups Still Need Legal Professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how startups and small businesses operate. From automating customer service to generating content and even helping draft legal documents, AI tools like Co-Pilot, Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are saving founders time and money.
Corporate Governance
AI Is Smart — But It's Not Your Lawyer: Why Startups Still Need Legal Professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how startups and small businesses operate. From automating customer service to generating content and even helping draft legal documents, AI tools like Co-Pilot, Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are saving founders time and money.
Corporate Governance
AI Is Smart — But It's Not Your Lawyer: Why Startups Still Need Legal Professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how startups and small businesses operate. From automating customer service to generating content and even helping draft legal documents, AI tools like Co-Pilot, Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are saving founders time and money.
Business Law
Understanding Restricted Units and Restricted Stock: A Guide for Business Owners
Choosing how your LLC is managed isn’t just a box to check—it’s a foundational decision that shapes how your business runs, grows, and protects its owners.
Business Law
Understanding Restricted Units and Restricted Stock: A Guide for Business Owners
Choosing how your LLC is managed isn’t just a box to check—it’s a foundational decision that shapes how your business runs, grows, and protects its owners.
Business Law
Understanding Restricted Units and Restricted Stock: A Guide for Business Owners
Choosing how your LLC is managed isn’t just a box to check—it’s a foundational decision that shapes how your business runs, grows, and protects its owners.
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