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What Are The Legal Risks Of Equity Crowdfunding?

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Equity crowdfunding has created new opportunities for startups and small businesses to raise money. Instead of relying solely on angel investors or venture capitalists, businesses can access capital from a wider pool of people (including both accredited and non-accredited investors) in exchange for an ownership stake in the company. While this is an exciting option, […]

Legal Counsel For Manufacturing Business Ohio

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Manufacturing businesses play an important role in the local and national economy. However, these companies can face a wide range of challenges, like negotiating contracts, complying with regulations, facing labor disputes, and other legal issues. Working with a lawyer can help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your bottom line, and grow your company. Let’s take […]

Do I Need A Business Attorney For Vendor Contracts?

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If you’re responsible for operating or managing a business, there’s a good chance you’ll work with vendors at some point. This can be a great way to access goods and services that will support your business’s growth and success. To help ensure these business relationships are positive experiences, vendor contracts are crucial. These agreements, while […]

How To Structure A Business Joint Venture Legally

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Collaboration can be a great way for multiple businesses to help each other reach shared goals. Through a business joint venture (JV), two or more businesses can pool their resources, knowledge, and market access to support each other’s growth. Business joint ventures can help businesses enter a new market, develop a new product, and improve […]

Operating Agreements and Push Pull Provisions/Buy Sell Provisions

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In a business partnership, having an operating agreement is crucial to ensuring all members understand each other’s responsibilities. Within the agreement, push pull provisions and buy sell provisions provide details about how specific circumstances will be handled, such as if a partner leaves the business or if two partners have a disagreement. Let’s take a […]

What Does An M&A Lawyer Do?

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) can be highly beneficial transactions, supporting company growth and creating streams of revenue. However, these deals can also be risky and come with financial liabilities and legal requirements. When dealing with such complex transactions, it’s helpful to have an experienced lawyer by your side. Let’s take a closer look at what […]

Key Steps In The M&A Process And Buying Or Selling A Business

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) can be great business opportunities, but the M&A process is often complex and challenging. Whether you’re interested in selling a business you’ve built or want to expand your portfolio, there’s a lot to know before entering into a merger or acquisition. Let’s take a closer look at the key steps in […]

What Goes In a M&A Letters Of Intent?

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When you’re preparing to enter a merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction, an important step is to create a letter of intent (LOI). This document outlines the initial terms of the deal and serves as a roadmap for the transaction. There are several components that the M&A letter of intent should include to protect the buyer […]

Ohio Blue Sky Laws For Commercial Real Estate Syndication

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Commercial real estate syndication requires compliance with a number of laws, including blue sky laws. These laws help ensure transparency when offering securities, which builds trust with investors, helps protect their investments, and contributes to successful syndications. When you need to make sure your syndication is compliant with blue sky laws in Ohio, contact Stevens […]

Seller Representations in a Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement

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The purchase and sale agreement is an important part of a commercial real estate transaction. These transactions can be complex, and the purchase agreement provides clarity by stating the terms of the deal. Within this document are the seller’s representations, which provide the buyer with a variety of information about the seller and the property. […]

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