This document is typically requested by a seller in a transaction as assurance of the buyers repayment abilities.
Before shredding that belligerent letter, make sure you won’t be destroying your chance to avoid a lawsuit. The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) requires consumers who seek to recover damages to send a written demand and wait 30 days before initiating action. Defend yourself preemptively by knowing how to identifying demand letters and understanding the CLRA.
The ACC Docket interviews James Williams about his work at the Liquidity Services and risk management.
When those two words - Chapter 11 - loom imminently over your company, you may believe that you're well-prepared to press forward. But are you really as ready as you think you are? You will be after reading this article, which highlights the essentials of filing the forms, knowing the details and learning the new perspectives necessary to not only survive, but also succeed during a Chapter 11 proceeding.
Completing a successful Chinese M&A transaction can be trickier than new math. There are tons of legal hurdles to clear: government approval, anti-trust clearance, transferring real estate, trademarks and patents and repatriating profit, to name a few. Trying to tackle the transaction without a game plan is a sure set-up for defeat - but this article outlines an experienced attorney's firsthand knowledge to make the process less cumbersome.
Even with the pressure of bankruptcy filings bearing down on you, Todd Silberman highlights the importance of taking time away from the stress to regain focus and perspective.
How are good compliance and due diligence programs the safeguard of a successful company? They protect against potential legal liability and financial hardship. They preserve the sanctity of a corporate reputation. There's another upside to this type of programming: done correctly, it can also cut company costs.
Armed with recent amendments to the statute that initially targeted contractors, the government has also recouped millions of dollars using the False Claims Act to battle healthcare fraud. But just what does that have to do with your company and its employees?
This annual Look Before You Leap survey looks at how companies are using background/integrity checks to better manage the risks inherent in investments and new business relationships outside the United States. In addition, this year’s survey also addressed how companies are complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) and the challenges they face. Companies with robust due diligence and strong internal controls are usually less likely to encounter unforeseen problems in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex issues.
Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407.
A sample pre-negotiation agreement between two banking entities.