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Caveat Emptor – Employee Benefits Considerations in M&A Transactions (Part 1)

Part 1 – Retirement Plan Issues  Introduction The first half of 2018 has seen a great deal of merger and…

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Briefs

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What is a SAFE Financing?

SAFE financings (it’s an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) were pioneered by the startup accelerator Y…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Briefs

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Build a Better Board Meeting

Startups are required to have Board meetings, but they don’t have to have boring and bad.[1] Let’s talk…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Briefs

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What is a Convertible Note?

Convertible notes are often the best way for early-stage startups to raise money. They’re usually easier and cheaper to sell than stock,…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Briefs

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Private company “poison pill” found unlawful by NC Business Court

By: Daniel K. Tracey A recent ruling by the North Carolina Business Court may have NC corporations re-thinking their anti-takeover strategy. …

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Third-Party Liability Insurance Basics in M&A Transactions

Insurance policies are a lot like lifeboats on a ship: no one pays them much attention until something goes wrong.  But in…

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Briefs

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Fairness Opinions in M&A Transactions

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Compare Apples to Apples – Delaware Supreme Court Guidance on Working Capital Adjustments

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Golden Parachutes in M&A Transactions – A Basic Overview

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Due Diligence in M&A Transactions: What it Means and How to Ease the Burden

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