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Eleven Concepts Business Teams Need to Know About Indemnification and Protection in Private Company M&A: Cutting Through the Jargon

JD Supra: Mergers

Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold as is. Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of representations or reps. In other words, statements about the business that the sellers promise are true.

Business 169
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Preparing to Sell Your Business

JD Supra: Mergers

There are several steps to follow when preparing to sell your business. Why does it take so long to prepare your business for sale? It is important to allow plenty of time for planning and organization, as the process will usually require many months to a year or more. By: Allen Barron, Inc.

Business 286
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Accessing Privileged Documents in Illinois Ownership Disputes

JD Supra: Mergers

Business divorces are often messy. The reasons for business divorces vary – personality-driven disputes, disagreements over business direction, or timing and distribution of earnings.

Business 163
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What Documents Are Needed To Sell A Business?

Sun Acquisitions

One of the first questions a seller often asks is, “What documents are needed to sell a business?”. We’ve split the required documents as follows: A checklist of the legal documents needed to sell a business. A checklist of the financial documents needed to sell a business. Current Lease Agreement.

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The Key to Getting Hired – Ease of Doing Business

H. Friedman Search

The simple answer is the ease of doing business with these two great companies. If a company asks you to provide further information, such as a business plan for them to consider your candidacy, you must provide those documents quickly and make them very effective. What do Nordstrom and Amazon have in common? Friedman Search.

Business 238
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Survival Periods and Delaware’s Statute of Limitations in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

Delaware is well known as a favored jurisdiction for mergers and acquisition deals, and for good reason — the jurisdiction’s business-friendly legal environment offers numerous efficiencies and predictability. By: DarrowEverett LLP

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Staging Your Business for Sale: The Benefits of Having a “Paper Trail” in Place

JD Supra: Mergers

Selling a business often becomes a second full-time job. Often, sellers are perplexed by the volume of document requests and the endless follow up inquiries from buyers legal, accounting and tax advisors. For first-time sellers, the process can be overwhelming. By: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Business 150