How do you structure your cross-border joint venture? Although a flexible approach is needed when structuring a joint venture in order to properly negotiate and accommodate the diverse interests of the parties, there are certain required key conceptual elements of all joint ventures. The rights and obligations of the parties […]
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Top Ten Business Succession Planning Mistakes
As business owners approach retirement age, many begin to focus on the next phase of their business – one that does not involve them. This article describes some of the major planning gaps common to business owner’s succession plans. 1. No business succession plan. Most business owners are experts in […]
Relief from SEC Broker-Dealer Registration for Private Company M&A Brokers
Among professionals engaged in mergers and acquisitions, there has been a long-standing concern that advisors participating in M&A transactions and receiving transaction-based compensation fall within the definition of “broker” under Section 3(a)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), where the transaction takes the form of the sale […]
Patient Account Loan Programs: Factors to Consider for Improved Bottom Line
Banks are showing increased willingness to consider patient account loan programs with health care providers. Whether this is due to larger average self-pay account balances, low interest rates for commercial loans that make consumer loans more economically interesting to banks than in past decades, or other developments, this bank trend […]
Do You Need a USDOT Number? The Answer May Surprise You
What is a USDOT Number? The US Department of Transportation Number (“USDOT Number”) is a unique identifier used by the federal government to manage a company’s safety management practices and controls. According to the federal government, if you are a company who operates commercial motor vehicles transporting passengers or hauling […]