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Yes. Communication Is Important!
A litigator can hire a skilled economic damages’ expert, but if that expert cannot concisely convey complex, financial topics in a succinct fashion to a judge or jury, then the litigator may win on liability for the client but may… Continue Reading
Fraud in the Family
The family owned business has an unusual set of relationship issues. Multiple generations work side by side. Separation of work and family roles, although desired, is almost impossible. Fraud is never a welcome issue – if it involves a family… Continue Reading
The Importance of Strong Customer Due Diligence in Distressed Investing
For a Buyer, it cannot be emphasized enough that strong due diligence is critical. The current M&A market has been described as extremely active and flush with available cash, but, there is no reason to overpay for a business. Thorough… Continue Reading
Succession Planning for the “Family Business”
In the last month or so, I have been involved with multiple clients who have been impacted by both poor and successful succession planning. Planning for the future is not always a welcome subject, because it often means the Patriarch… Continue Reading
Cloud Computing – 6 Key Considerations
As cloud-based offerings become mainstream for companies of any size, it is important to ensure the core components of the cloud provider agreement with the company meet the company’s expectations. Often, the provider can deliver a higher level of service,… Continue Reading
Litigation – Risks and Rewards
To litigate or not to litigate? Litigation management has become an integral part of success and failure in every business. One needs only look at the headlines to see the impact of properly, or poorly, managed litigation: General Motors battle… Continue Reading
How do we fix our Crumbling Roads and Bridges?
While recently driving on I-75 on our way to a long ski weekend, I couldn’t help but notice how the road was fraught with patched seams on areas of roadway that were less than 5 years old. Imagine my surprise… Continue Reading
The Emergence of the Private Real Estate Investor
The ever changing landscape of commercial real estate investment is being driven less and less by institutional investors in Middle America. Private investors, whether they are entrepreneurs, family offices, regional developers or lone wolves, are becoming more and more sophisticated… Continue Reading
Two Long Trends in Food and Agriculture
There are two multi-generational trends developing in the Food and Agriculture industries that could dramatically change the way we produce and consume food in the future; indoor agriculture and reduced carb consumption. Indoor Agriculture This is an exciting trend because… Continue Reading
Relief for Landlords and Retailers in Bankruptcy
The ABI Commission to Study Reform of Chapter 11 issued its final report on December 1 2014. It has recommended an increase in the time to assume or reject leases from 210 days to 1 year. This is a change… Continue Reading