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Why Your Deals Slow Down

The paperwork you haven’t looked at in years could be the reason your biggest business opportunity gets delayed… or falls apart. Most founders sign an operating agreement early. Often when the company is still small, scrappy, and fast-mov… Read More
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The Most Expensive Phrase in Your Deal

There’s one phrase that shows up again and again right before deals start to get complicated: “We’ll fix it later.” In the moment, it sounds reasonable. Momentum matters. The business is growing. Capital is moving. Opportunities are coming fa… Read More
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Why Capital Structure Issues Can Derail a Deal Before Price Is Discussed

Is your capital structure working against you? Before you pursue investors, financing, or an exit, check out these tips from Nancy Stabell. Read More
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Why Founders Get Legally…

Why Founders Get Legally Stuck: 4 Hidden Structural Issues That Can Derail a Deal

Build a stronger company today by identifying the issues that can derail future deals. Read More
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Is Your AI Use Putting Yo…

Is Your AI Use Putting Your Business at Risk?

Is Your AI Use Putting Your Business at Risk? If you’ve ever used AI to think through a business decision or draft something sensitive, there’s a new legal development you need to be aware of. In United States v. Heppner (February 2026), a federa… Read More
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Shutdown Slowdown: How to Keep Your SBA Deal on Track

Shutdown Slowdown: How to Keep Your SBA Deal on Track As the federal government shutdown continues, small business owners and entrepreneurs pursuing SBA loan financing are facing a wave of uncertainty. With SBA loan processing and approvals temporari… Read More
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Received a Cease and Desist Letter? 5 Steps to Protect Yourself

Received a Cease and Desist Letter? 5 Steps to Protect Yourself Receiving a cease and desist letter can be unsettling, especially if it’s unexpected. This formal notice, often sent by an individual, business, or their attorney, demands that the rec… Read More
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The Last Word — FinCEN’s Latest BOI Rule

The Last Word — FinCEN’s Latest BOI Rule On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule significantly narrowing the scope of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate T… Read More
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BREAKING: BOI Filing Requirement Reinstated

BREAKING: BOI Filing Requirement Reinstated Court reverses BOI injunction – March 21 deadline In a recent legal development, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements are back in effect following a federal court decision. On Feb… Read More
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Corporate Transparency Act Update: BOI Filing Requirements Halted (Again)

The enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has experienced several recent changes due to ongoing legal proceedings. Here’s an overview of the current situation: Re… Read More
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