As a business owner, you want to make sure that your company successfully continues for generations to come. So, when you eventually retire or step down from your position, it is important to consider how you want to proceed with passing on your business to the next generation. Consider the…
When considering creating a social media policy, it is important to keep in mind that you will never be able to completely control social media use by your employees. There are, however, a few ways that you can successfully create a social media policy that will allow you to place…
It was announced on July 30, 2014 that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, Inc. (“CME”), the world’s largest future exchange operator, would purchase GFI Group, Inc. for a net price of $655 million.[1] GFI Group was targeted for its two units that would boost CME’s influence in the global market, Trayport and…
1. Define your goals. What is your ultimate goal in transitioning your business? Do you plan on funding your retirement through this transition? Is it to leave a legacy? The reason behind your desire to transition will determine how you proceed. 2. Plan & Implement Your Strategies. Create a clear plan as you move…
Google is back in the news with another large sale M&A transaction, but this time, as the seller. In May of 2012, Google purchased Motorola for $12.5 billion in an effort to create a new means of producing hardware to operate the Android operating system. Well this week, it seems…
Many large corporations continue to flex their financial strength even in the modern economy, serving as an example to many smaller businesses that 2014 is the perfect time to expand. Recently, mega giant Google bought smart home device designing… A Market of Acquisitions and Mergers Many large corporations continue to flex…
by Daniel D. Haggerty, Esquire In Zitney v. Appalachian Timber Products, Inc., decided July 3, 2103, the PA Superior Court considered a claim for damages by bona fide purchaser of real estate against the holder of an unrecorded timber contract, who commenced harvesting timber on the purchaser’s property after the…