Everything is more complicated than you might expect regarding the logistics of moving your office. In Part I of this blog series, we discussed finding a location and negotiating a lease. In Part II, we will cover the topic of handling the move — and how to plan to...
A business purchase agreement is a contract that transfers a company from the owner to the new buyer. A purchase agreement is used to buy and sell all types of businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies....
Due diligence is a crucial phase in every business sale. The process helps buyers assess risks, evaluate a company’s operations, investigate its finances, and confirm the information presented by the seller. If the buyer is not satisfied with their findings during due...
“Piercing the corporate veil” refers to the legal concept of the owners of a corporation losing the limited liability protections provided by the corporate structure. While corporations have an independent existence from their owners and are treated as separate...
The protection of Due diligence information is paramount to a sound business deal. A company is required to share a large amount of information about its operations, finances, human resources, technology, and intellectual property during the due diligence phase of a...
Due diligence for buying a business is crucial to a successful transaction. Whether a deal is structured as a merger, stock transaction, or asset transaction, a prospective buyer of a business must perform due diligence to ensure that the buyer is getting the business...
I formerly worked as a satellite employee from my home state of New Jersey. I ended my employment with my former employer in 2016. In 2018, I was sued by my former employer for $1.1 million in Illinois State Court. I was referred to Brinen & Associates, LLC by a friend who is a client of the firm. Brinen & Associates, LLC came highly recommended. I contacted Joshua Brinen and then had a consultation at his office with his colleague Mark White. Together, Messrs. Brinen and White explained my options...
