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Join attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman in this week's episode of OK at Work as they discuss the critical role of trusted professionals for business owners. They emphasize the significance of forming...more
Restrictive covenants are critical in restaurant ownership agreements to protect business interests, prevent unfair competition, and safeguard proprietary information. However, in New York, courts scrutinize these clauses to...more
Problems with a partner? You’re not alone. Our law firm routinely fields calls from business owners seeking to remove a partner who is inactive, engaging in unethical or illegal behavior, or otherwise disrupting operations....more
A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in Liveious et al. v. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. et al., highlights a critical and often overlooked issue in federal civil litigation: the...more
AI is no longer just a tool for tech giants. Every day, small and mid-sized companies are using AI for everything from customer service to data analysis and marketing. The potential for growth and efficiency is enormous, but...more
In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of restaurant ownership, conflicts among business partners can arise from financial disagreements, operational decisions, or differing visions for the restaurant’s future. When disputes...more
If you are a business owner who wants to apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) program or contract (or participate in a program that relies on SBA size determinations, such as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise...more
Friends don’t let friends do business with friends. Among the key Business Court takeaways here at the blog, this maxim rings loud and clear. So, when decade-long friends Jared Londry and Daniel Farrar went into the real...more
For restaurant owners, protecting business and personal assets from lawsuits, creditors, and financial risks is essential. One of the most effective legal strategies is using trusts to shield wealth and ensure long-term...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury decided in March to suspend enforcement of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), but limited liability companies (LLCs) formed or authorized to do business in New York state still...more
When you hear the term corporate governance, you might assume it’s something reserved for Fortune 500 companies or sprawling multinational corporations. After all, these entities have complex operations, thousands of...more
Delaware’s Legal System: A Foundation Businesses Can Rely On - Delaware has earned a national—and international—reputation for its sophisticated and business-friendly corporate laws....more
On June 20, 2025, Texas enacted SB 1318, modifying the criteria for enforceable healthcare practitioner non-competes in the Texas Business and Commerce Code. The modifications (1) limit the scope of enforceable physician...more
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the reconciliation bill, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” (“BBB”), which covered many of his campaign promises. This reconciliation, centering upon extensions to the Tax Cuts...more
Amazon is the biggest third-party online marketplace in the United States and a go-to platform for numerous businesses. However, to get the most out of selling on Amazon, it is essential to join the Amazon Brand Registry....more
On July 10, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law House Bill 594 (the “Bill”), which effectively eliminates the capital gains income tax for individuals and an income tax deduction for corporations. Capital gains...more
Successfully establishing and growing a business in the U.S. comes with a wealth of opportunities, but it also requires navigating a complex legal, regulatory, and operational landscape. The United States offers a...more
You’ve put the proverbial blood, sweat and tears into building your business. You’ve navigated its challenges and celebrated its growth. You may even have plans for what’s next — but are you planning for when you’re no longer...more
This case is an important reminder that in trade secrets litigation, the specific business context is critically important and may be outcome determinative. Here, a closely held business was held to a much more lenient...more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces sweeping reforms to the federal tax code, many of which have lasting implications for businesses and their owners. The provisions highlighted below address key tax...more
More than two years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis, and eleven years after the establishment of the state’s medical cannabis program, adult-use cannabis businesses are...more
As private companies grow, they need to secure capital to support their efforts to provide more (and/or better) products and services to their clients. The need for emerging companies to obtain growth capital often leads the...more
Below is his conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing at Monroe Street Partners (MSP), a Chicago-based investment firm that partners with family and founder-owned, lower-middle market businesses across the...more
On July 10, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 594 into law, amending RSMo. § 143.121 to exempt capital gains from its existing state income tax. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, income...more
A prior LLC Jungle post covered the Court of Appeal’s seminal opinion in the Jarvis v. Jarvis case here: Why Having “Co-Managers” for Your LLC is a Terrible Idea. In the Jarvis case, the Court of Appeal affirmed the...more