It is with great pleasure that we announce the law firms of Crumpler Freedman Parker & Witt and Surratt Thompson & Ceberio, PLLC will merge practices effective January 1, 2021. Learn more.
There are many factors that you have to consider when you’re purchasing a business that’s already established. Making sure that you think about these before you enter into a purchase contract can benefit you considerably. One of the most important things to do is to...
An angel investor, also known as a seed investor, is someone who provides capital and financial backing for entrepreneurs looking to start a company or small startups that need money to get their business off the ground. In exchange for the funding, the investor...
Starting a business in North Carolina can be an exciting time in anyone's life. However, before you start a new business, it's a good idea to have knowledgeable people in your corner. With that in mind, here are a few reasons why a lawyer may be an incredible source...
There's often a lot of news about mergers and acquisitions in the press. Everyone knows these two types of transactions are about companies coming together. The average businessperson in North Carolina may not know a lot about what differentiates these transactions....
If you've ever created or thought about creating a business in North Carolina, then you know that among the first things you need to do is choose a tax bracket for your company. One of the most popular, especially for small business owners, is the LLC, or limited...
One of the first decisions an entrepreneur must make is whether or not to incorporate. While incorporation can make sense for some businesses, especially large and well-established businesses, it is not the right solution for every company. As with any business legal...
When private companies in North Carolina and around the country want to go public, they can either make an initial public offering or enter into a reverse merger. IPOs are the preferred way to go public because they raise capital that can then be used to invest in and...
North Carolina law generally permits you to structure your business as a limited liability company (LLC). There are many benefits to creating an LLC, such as shielding some or all of your assets from being seized if a customer or employee files a lawsuit. The process...
Most mergers in North Carolina involve a public company taking over a small private company. However, in some cases, a small private company can overtake a public company in a "reverse merger." A reverse merger can make it easier for a private company to go public,...
Due diligence in the business world is the process of investigating and verifying the relevant facts to an investment opportunity or business deal. Due diligence is performed before a business deal becomes final and is available to help purchasers in North Carolina...