Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: The Corporate Transparency Act and Reports of Beneficial Ownership Information
By Brendan J. Carney & Eric S. Fox on June 8, 2023
Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on January 1, 2021 with the intention of giving law enforcement another tool to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activity....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling and Insurance Recovery
Business Blog: Four Steps to Stay Competitive in M&A Transactions: Insurance Due Diligence
By Molly Z. Brown & Thomas Hite, AINS (SeibertKeck Insurance Partners) on May 10, 2023
A key part of any business transaction is insurance due diligence, and Thomas Hite of SeibertKeck joins us to discuss this crucial aspect of transactions. The overarching goal in the due diligence process is to come out with an accurate projection of the insurance costs associated with the acquisition of a new company. This principle should guide the risk assessments for strategic buyers....
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Business Blog: Important Steps in Raising Capital: Complying with Federal and State Securities Laws
By Molly Z. Brown on February 8, 2023
In the United States, both the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the various states' securities commissions regulate securities. Proper securities compliance when a private issuer is engaging in sales of securities requires exemption from registration under federal and applicable state(s) laws or registering securities. This article focuses on exemption compliance....
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Financial Institutions
Business Blog: Revisiting Capital Structure and its Importance - Private Capital Raising Options
By Molly Z. Brown on October 19, 2022
In the current economic environment, cash and the availability of liquidity have become king. These economic circumstances are causing many businesses to reevaluate their capital structure, even those with strong balance sheets. Private businesses exploring capital raising options have two primary decisions to make: (1) which type of security to offer, and (2) which method to use in order to comply with securities laws....
Posted In: Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Commercial Law and Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: Make Sure Your Non-Profit Charity is Compliant When Looking to Support Ukraine and Other Causes
By Brian D. Merklin on April 6, 2022
Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine many Americans have been interested in contributing money or supplies to the humanitarian efforts underway. Some may even consider starting up their own non-profit charitable organizations for such purposes and this blog examines ways to keep your non-profit charity compliant....
