Despite the off-the-field drama regarding personal conduct violations and the suspensions that come with them, the National Football League is about making money and protecting its brand. Some may argue that the recent headlines regarding commissioner Roger...
Contract Disputes
Sprint and T-Mobile walk away from potential merger
In what was poised to be the largest merger in the telecommunications industry this year, T-Mobile and Sprint recently announced that they would abandon their efforts to combine their companies. The joint announcement ended days of speculation that the two companies...
Sarkisian lawsuit dismissed due to arbitration clause
The USC Trojans may still be licking their wounds after losing 49-14 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but they still will look to secure another Pac-12 Championship in December. It resembles the increased faith of USC football program, which is arguably a far cry...
Strong market for refinancing commercial properties
In today’s real estate market, having top flight property in a prime location is not enough. In order to truly make maximize an investment, an owner has to take every opportunity to refinance with competitive terms.Having an advantageous financial position...
The basics of a ‘shotgun’ clause
The beauty of partnerships in startups is that both parties are passionate about making their dreams become reality. There’s a great deal of trust and optimism, and as additional rounds of funding become available, the partnership becomes that much stronger.But...
Will Nordstrom return to a privately held company?
It’s no secret that brick and mortar retail outlets continue to struggle as online shopping becomes more mainstream. This trend has some analysts predicting that as many as 25 percent of existing shopping malls may close within the next 20 years. These difficult...
Industries primed for startup growth
Steady growth in America’s economy means that opportunities for individuals to start their own businesses will increase as well. There are a number of trends that speak towards this possibility. This post will highlight specific areas of growth and financial...
Coach and Kate Spade to merge
It’s no secret that retailers are struggling in 2017. Recent news about the fall of Macy’s earnings and JC Penney’s struggles exemplify the challenges retailers deal with as more customers search for merchandise online as opposed to in stores....
The dos and don’ts of contract negotiation
Contracts are an essential component of any business, from initial startup to everyday operations to continued development. As such, it is vital to possess skills and knowledge of the contract negotiation process. When negotiating contract terms, it is important to...
How a contract dispute lawsuit holds companies responsible
A contract is just a piece of paper with some provisions and rules written on it. The document means nothing if the individuals, companies or parties involved in the contract don't hold their partners to task. This is where a contract dispute can arise: when one...