MANHATTAN BANKRUPTCY LAW BLOG
Creating a partnership agreement
A partnership occurs when two or more people chose to get together for operating a business. The parties create this contract with the purpose of sharing the profits and the management of the business. Creating a partnership agreement can be tricky if either party...
Avoiding common mistakes in business negotiations
It is easy to undermine your own negotiations. You may make mistakes in your strategy. You may lack experience. As a result, you may not realize what is happening until it is too late. It is difficult to identify potential issues and lessen their impact on a business...
How is an acquisition different from a merger?
Mergers and acquisitions are both types of complex business transactions in which two companies come together as one. On the surface, a merger and acquisition can seem very similar to one another, so much so that people often use the terms merger and acquisition...
4 common sources of partnership disputes
Forming a business partnership is often an effective way to share risk and increase the odds of success. Nevertheless, because you have to work closely with your business partners, you must choose them wisely. Even if you pick the best individuals for your business...
Can family businesses survive a business dispute?
To form a business with your family in New York may sound like a solid plan in the beginning. After all, few understand your motivations and goals the same way that your family members do. You may expect fewer disputes and more collaboration than in a business that...
Tips for writing a strong contract to avoid future disputes
As a New York entrepreneur and business owner, contracts likely make up a large part of your life. It goes without saying that you should commit all of your business contracts to writing and have them signed by all parties. Written contracts are legal documents; a...
3 topics to cover in a letter of intent
Few things are more challenging and stressful than buying or selling a business. After all, there is likely a substantial amount of money on the line. You do not have to leave the success of the deal to chance, however. A well-drafted letter of intent outlines the...
Is a co-ownership right for your future business?
Business formation can certainly have its challenges. You may have a specific idea of how you want to run your future company, but you may also have concerns about the best way to get off the ground. You may even wonder whether going at it alone is in your best...
Entity formation considerations: LLC or corporation?
You've obviously accomplished much already as an entrepreneur if you're now at the next-stage juncture of legally establishing the business you created through hard effort and creative smarts. What business form do you now choose at the key inception stage? The...
NYC’s immigrant story: vital cog of commercial vibrancy
Any person seeking instant and conclusive evidence of New York City’s unrivaled status as a metro interwoven with a rich immigrant history hardly needs to reach for statistical proofs or academic confirmation. A quick stroll down virtually any street will do the...
