Winning at M&A in 2025: The Insider’s Playbook

As an avid Red Sox fan and former Los Angeles resident who often attended Dodgers games, I may still be basking in the Yankees’ loss in the World Series. Whatever the reason, I can’t help but draw parallels between the game of baseball and the world of M&A. Both are games of strategy, requiring a…

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets, tapping into unique technologies, enhancing products, and realizing economies of scale and scope. Despite uncertainties from economic, regulatory, and geopolitical developments, the outlook for…

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Entrepreneurial Success Begins By Navigating Key Legal Lessons

As often as we hear of the success stories of entrepreneurs, we are not always as privy to the many behind-the-scenes challenges they face. We may hear even less about the legal framework guiding their entrepreneurial dreams. However, for all entrepreneurs, having an understanding of the legal landscape is essential for sustainable business growth and…

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After Corporate Transparency Act Takes Hit in Ruling, What’s Next?

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), a significant legislative effort aimed at curbing financial crimes by increasing corporate accountability, has been declared unconstitutional by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.[1] On March 1, 2024, Judge Liles Burke permanently enjoined the government from enforcing the CTA, ruling in favor of the National Small…

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Corporate Divorce Can Be Messy, But Not for Those Who Are Prepared

While no one enters a partnership expecting it to end in divorce, no one is immune to failure. In the world of business, partnerships can sometimes mirror the complexities of personal relationships. Often, it is the “we’ve known each other forever” handshake partnerships that explode the loudest. When business partners decide to separate their interests,…

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Florida Business Climate Great for Pickleball, But Risks Are in Play

When discussing the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s commercial real estate (CRE) market, one trend has begun to stand out — the rise of pickleball. This sport, once a leisurely pastime, has turned into a compelling investment opportunity, transforming the CRE sector and driving significant shifts in property acquisition and development strategies throughout Florida — but…

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Livin’ La Vida Loca: Florida’s Radical Overhaul of Commercial Zoning Incentivizes Developers

The “Live Local Act,” recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, provides unprecedented incentives for developers to build affordable housing. With access to low-interest loans and tax credits, the ability to bypass local zoning restrictions, and prevention of county-imposed rent control, developers are now incentivized to create a lasting impact in their communities…

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