Contracts are the backbone of today’s fast-paced business world. Whether you’re a small business owner or a corporate executive, contracts are essential to ensuring that your interests are protected, and your obligations are clear. However, the complexity of legal language and the potential for unforeseen risks make it crucial to have your contracts reviewed by [...]
Intellectual property (IP) rights can be a business’ most valuable asset. For example, Forbes reported that while Disney’s 2013 hit Frozen grossed US$1.3 billion at the box office, the licensing of the IP rights accumulated US$107.2 billion in retail sales. Lucasfilm’s astute decision to retain the IP licensing rights for consumer products for the first six Star Wars films [...]
Often the first fundamental question a lawyer will ask when requested to prepare documentation for a sale of a business is: Are you conducting an Asset or a Share sale? Whilst for the most part this is a fairly straightforward consideration, oftentimes buyers and sellers will not fully understand the fundamental advantages and disadvantages of [...]