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What Goes In A Master Services Agreement

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Clarity and precision are important in helping a business transaction go smoothly. For service providers and clients alike, having a comprehensive legal agreement – such as a master services agreement – in place can help protect your interests and encourage a smooth working relationship. Let’s look at what typically goes into a master services agreement. […]

What Is The Difference Between Syndication 506b And 506c

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Syndication can provide a great opportunity for someone who wants to raise capital for a real estate investment. However, there’s a lot to know before getting started in real estate syndication, including how Regulation D Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c) impact the process of raising capital from investors. Let’s take a look at the differences […]

What Should be in a Private Placement Memorandum

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When you want to raise capital through a private placement offering, having a private placement memorandum (PPM) is crucial. This document is essential for marketing to and attracting investors as well as complying with regulations, whether you’re a startup in need of financial investment or an established company that wants to expand. Here’s a look […]

What Should Be In An Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement?

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Basics of IP License Agreements Fundamentally, an intellectual property license agreement is a contract between two companies over the use of intellectual property. A license agreement can include anything covered under patents, copyrights, and trademarks. In this scenario a licensor owns the intellectual property and the license agreement allows the licensee to utilize the property […]
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When Do I Need a Private Placement Memorandum?

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What is a Private Placement Memorandum? A Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) may also be called an Offering Memorandum (OM), Confidential Offering Memorandum (COM), or Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) and can sometimes be thought of a business plan with a highly detailed legal focus, emphasizing both transparency and privacy from the issuer. Its primary role is […]

How To Refinance A Business Loan

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Thinking about refinancing a business loan? Refinancing may help your business get better loan terms and interest rates, making it easier to pay off debt. There’s a lot to know when refinancing, including the steps involved as well as the pros and cons of refinancing a loan. Here’s a look at how to refinance a […]

What Are The 3 Phases Of Real Estate Syndication?

By Drew Stevens

Real estate syndication can be a great opportunity for people looking to fund a real estate project as well as investors interested in real estate investing. There’s a lot to know before getting started, including who can be involved in the syndicate and the responsibilities of each person during each phase. Here’s a closer look […]

Why Do Most Software Purchases Come With A EULA?

By Drew Stevens

Why Do Most Software Purchases Come With A EULA? When a person downloads software or a mobile application, they typically have to agree to an end-user license agreement (EULA) in order to use the software or app. Why is it common practice to include a EULA in a software purchase? The agreement grants the consumer […]

Key Areas of a Commercial Lease

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Commercial leases are often an essential part to the operation of a business. While some businesses own their own property, many rent a property, building, or portion of a building from a landlord. The capital outlay for purchasing property can be inhibiting for many businesses, particularly in the current economic climate, and this is especially […]
Do all Mergers and Acquisitions Require Shareholder Approval

Do All Mergers and Acquisitions Require Shareholder Approval?

By Drew Stevens

One of the key aspects of mergers and acquisitions is determining the governance structure and necessary approval mechanisms associated with the possible director and shareholder approvals in buying or selling a business. A frequent M&A question that often arises is whether all mergers and acquisitions require shareholder approval, when a shareholder vote most often occurs, […]

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