In our previous installment on loan workouts, we discussed being proactive in approaching a lender when a commercial loan is in trouble. Today, Attorney, Matthew Kirkpatrick walks us through the process of how a commercial loan default (a trouble asset) is handled with the bank. There are a many different ways loans can be negotiated […]
Thomas Jefferson stated following a period political and economic uncertainty: “if we can but prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.” In the wake of the COVID outbreak, much of the legislative action has been carried out by executive order. […]
We previously discussed business interruption insurance during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many insurance providers were summarily denying claims without investigation. Recently, the DOI issued a notice requiring investigative compliance and today, Attorney, Robert Enos, explains the issues related to the notice and COVID-19. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has sparked immense amount of legislation. Funding bills, eviction and foreclosure curtailments and others are getting constant attention. Today we look at legislation appropriating additional funds for the popular paycheck protection program and bills that have been put forth in California dealing with evictions and foreclosures. In the infamous words of Bob […]
During the Covid-19 outbreak, laws and legal issues are arising that will have impacts on businesses, employees, employers and the real estate community for an next several months and potentially longer. With the current response of government instituting shelter in place rules there will be impacts on business. Today we look at the legal issues […]
As 2019 comes to a close, we take time to reflect on the changes of 2019. It was a remarkable year, full of many changes that will have impacts in the immediate and distant future. How these changes affect the legal landscape will take time to sort out. It was certainly a fun and exciting […]
Today, we continue our look at the litigation process and examine the use of experts in litigation. In business and real estate, the use of experts is routine. Whether it is valuation experts related to a business dispute or a surveyor in a boundary line or easement dispute. As always, if you have any questions […]
The Christmas Holiday Season is a time of lights and music, friendship and worship, and the opportunity for family and friends to make new memories together. Today, Steve Beede will share two of Northern California’s unique Holiday adventures which you may just want to experience for yourself. As always, if you have any questions about […]
By Steve Beede and Keith Dunnagan In determining the Value of a business, the Buyer and Seller face an inherent conflict: the Seller wants to get highest possible value and not walk away from profit, while the Buyer wants to pay the lowest possible price and have room to grow the business and make a […]
In our last Article of this series on Buying and Selling a Business, we covered the Buyer’s preliminary considerations when deciding whether to buy an existing business or start from scratch. Today we cover the Seller’s preliminary considerations. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other […]
