Buy-Sell Agreements

A lot of business owners have probably heard the term “buy-sell agreement,” but aren’t really sure what they are, how they work, or why they would need one. What is a buy-sell agreement? Think of a buy-sell agreement as a sort of prenuptial between business...

Estate-Tax Valuation — Real Property

The value of any real property as of a given date is subject to widely differing opinions. If there is no market for the property, it should be valued at (a) the highest price available, or (b) the amount it will bring as salvage, whichever is greater. If there is a...

How to Write a Dynamic Plan for your Startup

Creating a business plan and doing it well can help your new venture raise money, recruit good people, and focus your own thinking. Before you begin, talk with investors and entrepreneurs. Even those who would not back you financially could have valuable ideas,...

Litigation

What is litigation? Litigation is the general term for all the activity involved in suing or being sued in court. There are many common types of lawsuits that litigators handle: contract disputes employment disputes disputes over sales or leases of real estate...