Under Louisiana law, creditors are afforded numerous privileges against property owned by their debtor, and, in some instances, against third parties, to provide additional security to collect the money that is owed. By definition, a privilege is "a right, which the...
People who are involved in businesses in Louisiana will oftentimes be confronted with difficult decisions. In some cases, especially in circumstances involving mergers and acquisitions, these individuals will be faced with the prospect of entering into a...
Many of our readers in Louisiana may have seen some news reports regarding the deal between mega-companies Verizon and Yahoo, in which Verizon is to acquire Yahoo. Since the $4.8 billion dollar acquisition was announced in July of last year, it appears that the...
Many businesses in Louisiana understand that planning and preparation are the keys to success. This is especially true for complex business transactions like mergers and acquisitions. Whether a company is set to merge with another company, acquire another...
Previous posts here have referenced how detailed any type of merger or acquisition can be in the business world. These are complex business transactions that typically involve dozens of people pouring over information on both sides of the transaction. When it...
A company's beginning is vital to the prospect of long-term success. In some cases, a company is started in Louisiana from scratch -- built from the ground up. In other cases, the company is the result of a merger or acquisition that crafts a new direction for...
In the aftermath of a successful merger or acquisition, many people associated with the business entity are probably feeling quite a bit of relief that the complex business transaction is complete, and they are ready to head toward realizing the new goal that...
A previous post here explored some of the initial reported details of one of the biggest business mergers in recent history: the merger of telecom giant AT&T with mega-media company Time Warner. It should come as no surprise to our readers in Louisiana that...
A previous post here explored some of the initial reported details of one of the biggest business mergers in recent history: the merger of telecom giant AT&T with mega-media company Time Warner. It should come as no surprise to our readers in Louisiana that...
Merging two companies in Louisiana can be a dynamic way to reach more consumers, expand market influence and, ultimately, become more profitable. However, while mergers and acquisitions can be accomplished smoothly in many cases, others can oftentimes leave the...