Motiva Business Law

Attorney Danya Shakfeh

What Reps, Warranties, Indemnities, Escrows, and Holdbacks Are “Normal” in M&A Deals?

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What Reps, Warranties, Indemnities, Escrows, and Holdbacks Are “Normal” in M&A Deals? In summary, the reps, warranties, indemnities, escrows, and holdbacks that are normal in a M&A deal depend on the size and nature of the deal itself. Buyers typically ask us: What is  a normal survival period for reps and warranties? What is a […]

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What Should Be in a Letter of Intent for a Business Sale in Florida?

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What Should Be in a Letter of Intent for a Business Sale in Florida? If you are buying or selling a business, the letter of intent is one of the most important early documents in the deal. Often called an LOI, this document usually comes before the purchase agreement, but it can still have a major effect on

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How Do I Buy Out My Business Partner?

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How a Business Owner Properly Buys Out Their Business Partner or Transfers Their Shares to the Business Partner There are many ways a business owner can buy out their business partner depending on the structure of the company, the relationship between owners, and the goals of the buyout. For many owners, purchasing a partner’s interest

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How Can An Employee Can Buy Stock in Their Company?

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How an Employee Can Buy Stock in Their Company: A Guide for Wesley Chapel and North Tampa Business Professionals There are many ways an employee can buy the stock of the company they work for depending on their goals. For many employees, the opportunity to purchase stock in the company they work for can be

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FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements

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Are Non-Compete Agreements Banned? On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning non-compete agreements for employees. It will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Registrar. Employees should immediately work on updating their employment agreements and employee handbooks to comply with the new FTC rule. How Does the

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The 4 types of franchise agreements

Franchise agreements can be divided into two main categories, single-unit and multi-unit franchise agreements. However, there are different variations of multi-unit franchise agreements in which the roles, responsibilities, and profit distribution differ. Note that franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) are still required when selling a franchise. Regardless of the complexity of the franchise agreement, it is

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How to sell your franchise business as a franchisee

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As a franchisee, you may want to sell your franchise for a variety of reasons. Retirement, the franchise not being what you expected, or chasing other business opportunities may be some of them. Regardless of the reason for the transfer, you want to ensure that when you sell your franchise you have a seamless and

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