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Shareholders play a crucial role at many organizations. They purchase a partial interest in the company, which can provide financial support to the company during times of growth or operational transition. Shareholders can voice their opinions at shareholder meetings,...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has boldly reshaped the American labor market by banning non-compete agreements for most workers. Previously common in many industries, these clauses restricted employees from working for competitors after leaving their jobs. The...

Securing an ownership interest in a business is a major investment. Some people buy into established companies as shareholders and then help play a role in governing a corporate organization. They attend meetings, vote on certain key organizational decisions and...

Some people refer to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as shell companies. These organizations exist to help raise money to buy and company. They may also facilitate the initial public offering (IPO) of a business that intends to become a publicly-traded...

Mergers and acquisitions are often multi-million-dollar transactions. When two businesses decide to combine operations or when one organization purchases another, large amounts of money change hands. Substantial organizational changes are likely to follow, and...

Learning that a customer, client or any debtor has filed for bankruptcy is rarely good news. However, it’s becoming more common for businesses to receive that kind of notification. Bankruptcy filings increased last year, and business bankruptcies rose almost 30%. As a...

Starting a new business is a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. The bigger the plans for the organization become, the more resources an aspiring entrepreneur may require. Securing funding through traditional financial institutions can often be a challenge,...

Starting a new business is a thrilling prospect. Especially if an entrepreneur has never been their own boss before, the freedom and control that come with starting a new company can be incentives for someone with a good idea for a business to pursue their dreams. The...

Commercial real estate comes in many forms. There are multi-family housing units, retail buildings like strip malls, office buildings and even industrial complexes. Investing in commercial real estate can be a smart move for a business or an individual. Like...

When you have a brilliant idea for a business and tons of energy, you may be eager to simply get started on your journey – but there are a lot of details that need to be managed first, many of them with significant legal implications. While many entrepreneurs worry...