Depending on your business and financial plan, one of the best ways to execute a successful exit strategy is having your company absorbed in a merger and acquisition (sometimes referred to as M&A). For many entrepreneurs, the true mark of success is having your company acquired for a substantial profit by a larger firm. Unfortunately, the path to mergers and acquisitions can have a number of pitfalls, and therefore it is important to have expert guidance. (more…)
Our Palm Springs mergers and acquisitions firm helps clients through complicated business transactions and difficult financial times. If yours is a nonprofit organization, our attorney can help you form a nonprofit organization, receive charitable donations, supervise and record endowments, and file tax forms. Our attorney can help you merge nonprofits and remain compliant with stakeholder guidelines. (more…)
All of your belongings constitute your “estate.” These include your portable belongings (i.e. clothing, automobiles and cash) and your fixed property (i.e. land). When you die, all of your belongings will be placed in an estate for distribution. Therefore, you might want to contact a Palm Springs estate planning attorney to ensure that your children have a positive future. (more…)
Contracts are one of the most important elements of the business world. They ensure that both a business and their clients understand their obligations and have their rights protected. While a promise and handshake may work for an agreement between friends, it is simply not enough for any kind of serious business relationship. To protect your business, here are some simple tips about contracts:
Property rights are restrictive, giving owners the ability to stop third parties from using their property without consent. With the use of materials, contract laws containing the proper conditions are required.
When expansion occurs in cities, governments must have the ability to use private land. Without this ability, the government would be unable to provide for society’s needs. This right to procure the land is referred to as eminent domain. This right comes from the constitutions of both state and federal law. Adequate compensation must be given to the owner of the property used.
A leveraged buyout, also known as a LBO, is a strategy tactic from big investment companies that allows them to use borrowed funds to pay monetary responsibility for their acquisition. They also use debt to finance their aggressive business deals using items that include junk bonds, traditional bank loans, and other similar sources. (more…)
Stagnation is never an option in business. Yet, many small businesses lack the capital to grow at all costs. Small businesses must consider their needs today while still planning for growth in the future. It is like a three-legged stool where one leg is speed, one leg is cost and the final leg is quality. (more…)
Forming a corporation in California requires serious thought. But the most important decision is choosing between a California “C Corporation Tax Designation” and an “S Corporation Tax Designation.” You may want to consult a lawyer for help with choosing the best tax designation. (more…)
Whether you’re considering a horizontal merger, in which you acquire a direct competitor or a vertical one, in which you take over one of your customers or suppliers, consider enlisting the help of our Palm Springs mergers and acquisitions firm. Our professionals can also help you acquire new markets in a market-extension merger, new goods in a product extension merger, or combine a wide array of specialties in a conglomeration (more…)