It is anticipated that the use of internal corporate investigations will increase in frequency in the coming years for a variety of reasons, such as increased governmental regulation of certain industries and social changes, such as the “Me Too” movement. … Read more
As part of the negotiation of the terms and conditions that will govern the sale of a business, the selling party should develop and implement a strategy for obtaining a “market” deal (i.e. a deal that includes standard terms and … Read more
The owner of a vehicle should have a tune-up performed on his or her vehicle on an annual basis to ensure that it continues to perform well. Similarly, the owner of a Pennsylvania corporation must attend to the corporate records … Read more
An article prepared by Paul T. Rushton, the Chair of our Business & Finance Department, was recently published in the Winter 2021 Newsletter for the Business Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The article, titled “More than a Handshake … Read more
Many business owners continue to operate their business as a sole proprietor despite the fact that a sole proprietorship offers no liability protection for him or her. The reason for this decision is oftentimes a desire to avoid the additional … Read more
Congratulations to the United Way of Wyoming Valley on the launch of its “Lawyers for Literacy” initiative. As part of the initiative, the United Way is teaming up with the local legal community to help at-risk children improve their reading … Read more
If you own or manage an entity that is domiciled in or registered to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please be aware that your entity may be required to file a Decennial Report with the Pennsylvania Department of … Read more
An article prepared by Paul T. Rushton, the Chair of our Business & Finance Department, was recently featured in the Times Leader’s Attorney Showcase. The article, titled “More than a Handshake Required – Practical Tips for Efficient Compliance with the … Read more
A dispute between two or more of the owners of a closely-held business, oftentimes called a “shareholder divorce,” can lead to costly and burdensome litigation. To protect against protracted disputes of that type, our Business & Finance attorneys typically recommend … Read more
At the outset of discussions about the potential purchase of a business, the purchaser will typically request that a business owner disclose certain information about the business for the purchaser’s consideration in deciding whether or not to make a purchase … Read more