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PART 1: Understanding Mergers, Acquisitions, and Consolidations

What Every Business Should Know About the Legal Ramifications Mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations reshape industries, open new markets, and fuel rapid growth, but they also carry some of the most

Business Contract Drafting: 9 Best Ways to Protect Interests

Business Contract Drafting Contracts are the backbone of business relationships. Whether you’re negotiating with a supplier, on-boarding a new client, or entering into a joint venture, business contract drafting provides

Cross-Border Contracts and Transactions: Navigating International Business Risks

Cross-Border Contracts In today’s global economy, businesses increasingly engage in cross-border contracts and transactions. Expanding into new markets offers opportunities for growth, partnerships, and diversification — but expansion brings legal,

Hedge Fund Compliance: Top 6 Ways to Protect Investors and Mitigate Risk

Hedge Fund Compliance Hedge funds operate in a highly regulated environment where missteps can carry significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Hedge fund compliance is the framework that ensures a

Sales Tax Disputes: Legal Risks, Remedies, and Business Protection Strategies

Sales Tax Disputes For businesses of all sizes, sales tax compliance is a critical operational requirement. Failure to keep up and keep compliant with sales tax compliance is a source

Blue Sky Laws: State-Level Safeguards in Securities Regulation

When businesses raise capital, businesses often think first about federal securities laws — Securities and Exchange Commission filings, disclosure rules, and compliance with the Securities Act of 1933. But beyond

Estate Tax Litigation: 4 Top Issues for Navigating Wealth Transfer Disputes

Estate planning is designed to bring clarity and peace of mind, making sure assets are distributed according to a person’s wishes while reducing tax burdens. When significant estates are involved,

Breach of Contract Litigation: Top 5 Best Strategic Considerations

Breach of Contract Litigation No business welcomes litigation. When a contract is broken, the courtroom can become the only path to resolution. Breach of contract lawsuits are not just legal

Securities Enforcement Defense: Protecting Businesses and Executives in High-Stakes Investigations

Securities Enforcement Defense In today’s regulatory climate, businesses and executives face increasing scrutiny from federal and state agencies tasked with policing the financial markets. A single inquiry from the Securities

Brinen & Associates Represents Good2bSocial® In Its Acquisition by Best Lawyers®

Brinen & Associates was privileged to represent Good2bSocial®, a leading digital marketing agency serving law firms, legal marketers, lawyers, and organizations in the legal industry, in its acquisition by Best

Welcome To Mnuchin Land

“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” — a Cajun expression meaning “Let the good times roll!” There’s so much transpiring with Orange Julius Caesar’s cabinet nominees that it can be tough

NJ and PA Income Tax Updates

“The curtain rises on a vast primitive wasteland, not unlike certain parts of New Jersey.” ― Woody Allen Brinen & Associates handles the taxes and legal matters for a solid

Father’s Day Blog

Once again, for father’s day, I am turning over blog-writing responsibilities to my daughters, or, as I refer to them, the Management Committee. Go for it, girls! I’m Eleanor. I

The IRS is coming to get YOU! Notice Season Is Open

“You don’t pay taxes–they take taxes.”–Chris Rock Now that tax season is over, it may be spring time, but the Internal Revenue Service is like the post office, it never

Oh no! My taxes REALLY ARE DUE TODAY!

That’s right. Today’s the day. I reminded you on Friday.

Oh no! My taxes are due today!

Oh no! My taxes are due today! “When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes.” — Ernie Banks, Hall Of Fame Chicago

Catching Up With the SEC and the NY AG

“People still sell snake oil. They just put pictures of leaves on the bottle now.” — 8 Health Foods That Are Bad For Your Health For the last two weeks

Small Business Stock Is Attractive in ‘16

“The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator.” – Ben Graham Last week we celebrated and discussed some of the extenders included in the