Disputes are almost inevitable in the business world. They are a persistent risk right from when a business opens its doors. All business owners know this, but they should know the most common disputes they might deal with – as well as how to mitigate the risks. 1....
Business Law
Understanding reverse mergers: Risks and benefits
While most people in Kentucky and across the country understand what it means when a company goes public, a lesser-known process through which a business may accomplish this is a reverse merger. Unlike a traditional initial public offering (IPO), a private company...
Protect your Kentucky business against cybersquatting
In today’s online world, strong commercial domain names are critical to your brand and for many businesses during this economic downturn, online sales are keeping the wheels turning. More and more commonly, a company’s internet presence is its only storefront....
Structuring buy-sell agreements for smoother ownership transfers, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we talked about the importance of business succession planning. Specifically, part of establishing your business should include serious consideration of a plan for how to handle owner divorce, exit or death. What would be the ideal outcome for...
The role of a buy-sell agreement in long-term business planning, part 1
In the excitement and busyness of starting a new Kentucky business, do not forget that it will eventually wind down, be sold or morph in some other way. Ownership interests in partnerships, corporations and LLCs can change over time, but if you do not put into place...


