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The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act) requires that certain mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures be cleared by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) if they exceed certain valuation and monetary thresholds. If your transaction exceeds the HSR thresholds, and therefore requires antitrust scrutiny, this can materially alter the structure and timing of the proposed transaction....By: PilieroMazz...

Opioids pose a substantial threat to the construction industry. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “Opioids have commonly been prescribed to construction workers to treat pain caused by these occupational injuries. Workers in the industry also have higher rates of opioid overdose death compared with other groups.”...By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

As we have all witnessed, the COVID-19 situation remains incredibly fluid and presents unique challenges to the construction industry, which is an essential business in the Carolinas. On April 21, 2020, OSHA issued an alert containing COVID-19 safety guidance specifically directed to the construction industry....By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

In an acquisition, particularly an equity acquisition, a buyer must perform extensive due diligence on the target company to understand, as thoroughly as possible, the risks associated with the acquisition. In most cases, however, the buyer cannot fully evaluate or even identify all sources of risk that it will assume post-closing. To address these uncertainties and allocate these potential risks, the buyer and seller negotiate indemnification provisions that set forth the scope of each party’s...

Gail Peace started her business journey early. At 12 - having never worn makeup - she began selling Avon to women in the neighborhood because it was much more lucrative than babysitting. Today she's the CEO of Ludi, a physician time tracking software based in Nashville, TN. She talks about life as a CEO, going through the accelerator program Healthbox, seeking venture capital, building a team, and the challenges of being a female founder....By: Hutchison PLLC

Healthcare businesses represent essential transaction opportunities in the middle market. Despite the current pandemic, healthcare remains a principal area of investment; however, M&A activity has its own unique challenges that require strategic advance planning to avoid merger complications. Join sbLiftOff’s Sharon Heaton and PilieroMazza’s Kathryn Hickey for a one-hour webinar to discuss what the current healthcare M&A marketplace looks like and how you can help maximize your efforts for a....

“This isn’t what I expected.” I hear that comment frequently from people that do not often participate in mediations. If you are involved in the construction industry, you will very likely have to participate in a mediation at some point to try to resolve a dispute. It might be a construction defect case, a payment dispute, a claim involving an ongoing project, or a myriad of other issues....By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

M&A transactions involving government contractors are subject to a host of regulatory and industry-specific considerations. This blog series covers key concerns that can impact a deal. Parts 1 and 2 focus on common problems that arise before and during a transaction. They are available here and here. Below we drill down on post-transaction pitfalls in government contractor M&A transactions that can jeopardize the value of the target company....By: PilieroMazza PLLC

Robbie Hardy spent decades climbing the corporate ladder and being the only woman in the room. When she decided it was time to go out on her own, she sought the legal and business advice of Fred Hutchison, founder of Hutchison PLLC. Together they helped build CI Technologies, which eventually sold to Seagate - a deal that was sealed by a Magic 8-ball....By: Hutchison PLLC

Exceeding your size standard as a small business federal contractor can be a death knell. It can prevent you from bidding new work, recompeting for old work, or with long-term contracts, receiving follow-on options after the 5th year of the contract. Faced with a potential move to the mid-tier, many small business owners look for a possible exit through the sale of their company or attempt to maintain their size status. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partner Cy Alba sits down with Sharon Heaton,...