A company that is interested in selling itself entirely or selling a division of the company must go through a rigorous dealmaking process. The guidance of skilled lawyers and investment bankers helping the company is an essential component of […]
In simple terms, corporate finance is the study of the sources of funding, capital structure, and working capital management of corporations. As a company’s in-house legal counsel, it is helpful to understand the key tenets of corporate finance in […]
Advertising in the United States involves various rules and restrictions that control advertising content and protect certain intellectual property rights. In addition, many advertisements are subject to industry-specific regulations. There are also special restrictions on advertisements targeting children and […]
A company that is interested in selling itself entirely or selling a division of the company must go through a rigorous dealmaking process. The guidance of skilled lawyers and investment bankers helping the company is an essential component of […]
In simple terms, corporate finance is the study of the sources of funding, capital structure, and working capital management of corporations. As a company’s in-house legal counsel, it is helpful to understand the key tenets of corporate finance in […]
The valuation of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires a specific focus on certain considerations. While some companies may be more acquisitive than […]
In the United States, it is common for employers to offer severance benefits to their employees. Severance benefits often take the form of a cash payment to employees that are involuntarily terminated.
Many legal disputes can arise in connection with […]
Technology startups face unique issues when it comes to negotiating and entering into commercial leases. Certain key considerations should be addressed in the negotiations between a technology startup tenant and a commercial lease landlord. The startup’s in-house legal team […]
Financial ratios are a critical tool for analyzing a company’s financial performance over time. They are also useful for comparing financial performance among peer companies in a particular industry. While financial ratios and statistics are commonly calculated by investment […]
In deciding whether to engage in intellectual property (IP) and technology licensing transactions, many companies overlook antitrust considerations. However, certain IP transactions and conduct can run afoul of federal antitrust laws. As an in-house lawyer, it is important to […]
Companies of all sizes should implement and maintain employee policies. Some of these employee policies are required by federal, state, or local law, while others are typically adopted as a matter of good corporate governance.
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Corporate lawyers working in-house at a public company are responsible for monitoring events that could trigger a requirement to file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In-house counsel at public companies will […]
Overview of the Statement of Cash Flows; The statement of cash flows provides information about a business’s ability to generate cash. […]
Overview of the Income Statement; As an in-house lawyer, you should have a fundamental understanding of how to interpret your company’s financial statements. Legal issues frequently intersect with financial issues for the company and you will routinely have to […]
Overview of the Balance Sheet; As an in-house lawyer, you should have a fundamental understanding of how to interpret your company’s financial statements. The […]
Raising capital in the initial phase of a startup’s journey can be challenging and rewarding. Known as seed financing, this early-stage round is typically supported by friends, family, and high-net-worth angel investors. It is the first and often most […]
Most startups rely on capital-raising efforts in order to survive and grow over the long-term. Fundraising can be both challenging and exhilarating. Startups are often unprofitable due to an early focus on rapidly growing their business operations, building upon […]
Companies may enter into an underwriting agreement when they want to offer securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The underwriting agreement is among the company issuing the offered securities (the issuer) and the investment banks acting […]
Public and private companies at all stages of growth may consider raising capital through a debt offering. In order to help a company effectively price and close a debt offering, the company’s in-house counsel should understand the overall process […]
U.S. companies must comply with sanctions laws that prohibit certain transactions or dealings with targeted countries, industries, entities, or individuals. While sanctions programs vary widely in the types of activities they prohibit, the penalties for violating sanctions laws can […]
