It is not too early for individuals and families to start preparing for reductions to the Federal gift and estate tax exemption equivalent (“FET Exemption”) that become effective on January 1, 2026.
The FET Exemption has increased through annual inflation adjustment, as well as an effective…
Partner and Chair of the firm's Business Practice, Brian M. Heaton, discusses the internal dynamics among multiple seller owners in an M&A transaction.
Introduction
A recent decision out of Delaware sent ripples of concern spilling out of the Board Room and throughout the C-suite. On January 26, 2023, in In Re McDonald’s Corporation Stockholder Derivative Litigation, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an opinion that denied a…
Nonprofit businesses across Indiana pursue their purpose often tied to the hope of finding new paths for the expression of their dreams. Each new cycle could bring new opportunities to serve the non-profit’s core mission or offer new challenges or new collaborations with other allied organizations.…
Due diligence serves as a key backbone to a successful M&A transaction. While performing preliminary due diligence can set a business up for success in preparing for a future transaction, as further explained in this article, diligence should take place throughout an M&A transaction – not only to…
In this podcast Mergers & Acquisitions specialist, Robert A. Greising, dives into a continuation of our 2022 Deal Landscape focusing on Reps and Warranties Insurance.
Confidential information often ranks as one of the most highly valuable and principal group of assets for many companies, and protecting these assets should be a vital business priority. In the ordinary course of business, however, many companies regularly share confidential information with…
Corporations and limited liability companies offer, as a primary benefit to using an entity form for operating a business, limited liability protection to the owners for the entity's actions, debts, and other obligations. This concept means that the debts and liabilities of the entity belong to…
Every day businesses at home in Indiana and across the country rely on the resources and capabilities of their workforce to accomplish their goals. As leaders of these organizations will tell you, the heart of any well-run business is a dedicated team of competent individuals. When evaluating a…
UPDATED - On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA” or the “Act”) as part of the greater National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Since then, some actions have been taken towards implementation of the CTA, though not as rapidly as two senators…
As noted in our prior Alerts, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which became law March 27, 2020, included various COVID-19 pandemic-related bankruptcy relief provisions which sunsetted on Saturday, March 27, 2021, but were extended by the “COVID-19 Bankruptcy…
As inflation and interest rates rise, a recession is likely coming. A recession means more bankruptcy filings. Providers of goods and services often unknowingly find themselves embroiled in bankruptcy litigation if the provider received payment within 90 days of the customer’s bankruptcy filing.…
