Category Archives: Outside Corporate Counsel
Successor Liability in M&A Deals: When Buyers Inherit the Seller’s Legal Exposure
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), successor liability is a critical legal concept that buyers must fully understand to avoid unintentionally inheriting liabilities from the companies they acquire. Successor liability occurs when the acquiring entity becomes responsible for the legal obligations or liabilities of the acquired business. Whether you are structuring your transaction as an… Read More »
Digital Promissory Notes and e-Signatures: Enforceability Under Florida and Federal Law
The evolution of financial technology, often referred to as fintech, has significantly transformed traditional financial instruments, especially promissory notes. Digital promissory notes and electronic signatures (e-signatures) represent a notable shift from conventional paper documents, streamlining transactions, enhancing efficiency, and fostering innovation. However, this shift raises critical legal questions concerning the enforceability of such digital… Read More »
Why Should My Business Hire Outside Corporate Counsel?
Very often, the size of a business will determine its needs – for example, if a business is local, catering only to a small group of customers, it may not need to raise capital via securities or other financial instruments. As a business grows, however, more decisions may need to be made – for… Read More »
Top Reasons to Hire Outside Corporate Counsel
When you open a small business in Florida, from a sole proprietorship to an LLC or a corporation, the first thing on your mind may not be the legal issues that your business could face in the future. Yet businesses of all sizes have to contend with a variety of legal matters, from those… Read More »
