Navigating Business Purchase and Sale Transactions: A Legal Perspective

• When buying or selling a business, professional advice matters—especially legal advice. The process is intricate, blending financial, operational, and regulatory components that demand careful review. Top law firms consistently stress the value of strong legal counsel to guide clients through each stage— in pursuit of minimizing risk and maximizing value.

International Joint Venture Agreement Checklist

(International Partnership Agreement Checklist)

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWYERS CONNECTION

A Division of DelMar Law Offices PC

The International Business Lawyers Connection can help you execute your international business plans, including:

• Starting a business in the United States
• Start a business abroad
• Expand your business into the United States
• Expanding your business abroad
• Setting up a subsidiary in the United States
• Setting up a subsidiary abroad
• Protecting your intellectual property locally or internationally
• Registering your Trademark locally or internationally
• Protecting your intellectual property and other assets with proper contracts or agreements

Understanding the Letter of Credit

     One of the biggest risks in using a Letter of Credit, is not fully understanding the terms.  Clarification can be obtained easily, with proper counsel.

Understanding Business Agreements for Small Businesses and Executives

Experienced Business Lawyer, Michelle DelMar, helps businesses protect their investment, with a variety of contracts, agreements, advice and representation.  Attorney DelMar will provide you with a Free Consultation, with suggestions and recommendations related to your business goals and corresponding legal issues.  Following the consultation, you will receive a free summary of issues with recommendations.

Business Resources

Knowledge + Informed Decisions + Proper Implementation = Business Success
Federal Trade Commission Office of Competition

Registering your business. What permits or licenses apply?

    Non-compliance with certificate and permitting laws and regulations can be costly, monetarily and through exposure to liability.  Attorney Grenier can assist you in determining which business certificates, permits and/or licenses will be necessary to operate your business and assist you in the legal aspects of applying for and obtaining the same, so that you can focus on your business matters that need to addressed.
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Private School Law

In addition to the issues presented on the New Business Checklists, private schools should consider additional legal issues that relate to their business, for example:

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How Can I Learn about Business Agreements? Understanding Business Agreements

How can I obtain a Checklist for My Small Business Issue? Small Business Checklists

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Non Compete Agreement Checklist

Non compete agreements are often a part of (or clause within) a broader agreement, e.g. an independent contractor agreement, employment agreement, confidentiality agreement distributorship agreement, etc.  The following is a helpful non-exclusive checklist for a non-compete clause.

• Describe the consideration provided (e.g., salary, payment, disclosure, etc.). 
• Describe restrictive time period (must be reasonable and enforceable).
• Describe geographical scope of restriction. 
• Describe scope of restricted activities, e.g.  "employee will not  . . . 

          1. contact or solicit customers                      

          2. discourage customers

          3. participate in, restricted activities, e.g.  engage in business that competes, etc.

• Require attorneys fees and cost be paid in event of breach of
  Non Compete Agreement. 
• Provide for injunctive remedy, in addition to other remedies in event of breach of Non Compete Contract.

    Note, non-circumvention provisions may also be appropriate in certain circumstances.

Related Info and Checklists:

Non-Compete Agreement

Confidentiality Agreement

Distributor Agreement