By: David M. Roccio, Lando & Anastasi, LLP The value of a merger or acquisition often depends on the potential value and risks associated with the target company’s intellectual property. In today’s global marketplace, understanding the target’s IP is often a critical part of the due diligence process. Timely and focused IP diligence is essentialRead more
BY: Jim Hardin Buyers and investors love proprietary deals. Compared to an auction, proprietary situations allow for a closer relationship with the owner and a more buyer-friendly price and/or structure. Unfortunately, as experienced buyers know, proprietary deals can drag on indefinitely and are the most likely deals to die. Deal veterans generally know that theRead more
A Brave New World – AI and Copyrights! Recently the Supreme Court decided that Andy Warhol was not entitled to use Lynn Goldsmith’s Prince photograph for a series of images of the musician which limits the scope of “fair use” defense for copyright infringement. The penalty was to pay royalties for the use and lowerRead more
When seeking capital to grow, having a pipeline to support goals is often the key between obtaining attractive capital partners or not. A pipe line supports and gives validity to growth plans including: obtaining first revenue accelerating existing growth launching new businesses launching new or follow on funds In some ways a supported pipeline isRead more
Effective tax planning can be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Even in a down economy, there is still significant planning which can be undertaken to help achieve financial and philanthropic goals. Learn more and download your copy of PwC’s 2023 guide to tax and wealth planning. The guide covers a myriad of tax issues and policies, includingRead more
MARCH SHOWERS BRING APRIL FLOWERS… Most major US equity indexes have been positive by almost 10% since the beginning of the year. On the heels of the “banking crisis” in March would many have expected this outcome? Once again, the government came to the rescue and pumped liquidity into the economy. We believe that privateRead more