Resources
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Whatever It Takes, For Our Clients, We’ll Do It!
November 17, 2021
When we are retained by a client and involved in a matter, our approach is always the same: whatever it takes, we do it in service of our client. We don't stand on protocol, we don't make excuses or complain,...
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Accountability––A Key Factor to Our Approach
November 17, 2021
Fairness. Transparency. Honesty. These are invaluable traits for any company, but especially for a legal firm. All too often public opinion of lawyers and legal firms isn’t too positive. You can...
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How Do We Define Value and Fairness? It’s up to the Client
November 17, 2021
Not too long ago a client called to ask about a bill they received. They inquired as to whether the invoice was correct, and made it clear that they had expected to pay less. On our end, everything...
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Representation and Warranty Insurance? Capital Is Better Spent on Due Diligence
October 20, 2021
Over the past several decades here at Calkins Law Firm we have assisted our clients through hundreds of mergers and acquisitions. And as is now the norm, representation and warranty insurance (RWI) were...
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The Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Craze: Old Wine In New Bottles
October 20, 2021
Market analysts said early on this year that 2021 would be huge for the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). And so far, we’d have to agree. SPACs are basically “shell” or “blank...
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Your Price, My Terms: Getting to Yes on a Business Acquisition
October 20, 2021
If you’re in the market to buy or sell a business, you know that valuation is a key part of negotiating. But how you value a business can depend largely on perspective. A seller might think that...
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Keep Your Eye on the Prize, Especially During Busy Times
September 22, 2021
Seeing past the everyday is the first step to winning the big prize. And as always, the team at Calkins Law Firm is ready and willing to help you get started.
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Build Business Success: Hire Only the Best
September 22, 2021
A great team is the foundation of a great company, but it doesn’t come about by chance––deliberate choices need to be made.
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A Key Thing to Know About Business Entities
September 22, 2021
What many folks don’t realize is that in order to use an entity to insulate themselves from personal liability, there are certain formalities and standards that absolutely must be met.
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So, You’ve Been Sued? Choose the Proactive Path
August 16, 2021
We recently suggested to an acquaintance that they retain us to represent them in a suit that was brought against them. They took us up on the offer and were able to take advantage of our deep expertise,...
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Hurry Up and Wait – The Importance of Patience
August 16, 2021
We’ve said it before: procrastination is no formula for success, whether in business or business law. But there’s certainly no shortage of procrastinators out there in the business law arena....
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Business Partners in a Stalemate? Try Russian Roulette
August 16, 2021
Here’s a situation that is all too common. We were approached by a prospective client who owned 50% of a private business. He handled the delivery of the services. The other co-owner – who...
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The Case for Engaging a Business Finder
July 15, 2021
When potential business owners are looking to buy, their glasses are often rose-tinted. They are determined to carry out every part of the search for a prospect on their own and probably underestimate...
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A Buyer’s Biggest Mistake? – Buying the Wrong Business
July 15, 2021
In the past I’ve stated that the biggest mistake business buyers make is failing to perform appropriate and effective due diligence on their chosen acquisition opportunity. Most business buyers feel...
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Acquisition Due Diligence Must Be Practical Yet Effective
July 15, 2021
If you’ve been following along with our articles here, you’ll know that the importance of acquisition due diligence has been a recurring theme in our discussions. That’s because our experience...
