Commercial real estate financing involves negotiations far more extensive than simply agreeing on an interest rate and signing a promissory note. Once a lender approves a loan application, a group of agreements establishes the debt, secures the collateral, defines the borrower’s obligations, and sets out what happens if those obligations are not met. California commercial […]
The Securities Act of 1933: When Does Your Company Need to Register an Offering?
The capital markets and capital formation activities in the United States are regulated by both the federal and state governments. The federal regulatory framework governing securities was largely enacted in the 1930s in the aftermath of the Great Depression. Although federal securities laws have undergone many revisions since then in response to market developments, the […]
Trade Secret Misappropriation: What Does Your Company Have to Prove to Win
In prior posts we discussed how your company should respond when it first suspects it is the victim of trade secret misappropriation, and the strategic decisions it must make before filing a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit. Once you decide to file a lawsuit your focus shifts to the merits of the action: What does your […]
What Business Content Is Protected by Copyright Law?
Executives and employees of many companies assume copyright protection only applies to books, movies, or music. In reality, your company’s employees and independent contractors create copyrightable works every day by developing content for your company’s website, marketing campaigns, software, training materials, photographs, and other original content. Recognizing these assets can be protected by copyright law […]
Managing the Transaction Process – From Term Sheet to Closing
Whether you are buying or selling a company, understanding the flow of an M&A deal, from preliminary discussions to final closing, is important. In this post we break down the typical phases of a transaction and highlight how the process varies depending on the deal structure. We also identify common decision points, events that drive […]
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