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Unilever Cooks Up $45 Billion Merger With McCormick

by Connie D. Phelps | April 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new merger on the horizon is looking to spice things up in your local grocery store. In this week’s entry in Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Partner Connie Phelps examines the recent news that…

Etsy Cuts Ties with Depop in $1.2 Billion Sale to eBay

by Connie D. Phelps | April 3, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Sometimes the smartest business move is a clean cut. This week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner focuses on online craft goods marketplace Etsy’s recent deal to sell fashion resale company Depop to eBay, and discusses how a well-crafted…

Going Dark: How Eventbrite’s Billion Dollar Valuation Dwindled

by Connie D. Phelps | March 20, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s a private party now – invitation and event platform Eventbrite recently announced its acquisition by tech company Bending Spoons for a discounted cash offer that will take the company off the NYSE. This edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner examines Eventbrite’s journey from Silicon Valley disruptor to tech…

The Streaming Showdown Part 2: Netflix Bows Out in Paramount’s Quest for Warner Bros. Acquisition

by Connie D. Phelps | March 6, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Hollywood loves a sequel, and some of the biggest entertainment giants just delivered. Following months of offers and counteroffers, Paramount has successfully usurped Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and its vast library of content. This edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner examines how Paramount orchestrated the new deal…

Playing the Long Game: How the Seattle Seahawks Maximized Their Franchise Value

by Connie D. Phelps | February 20, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

The Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks are shaping up to make more sports history with a sale in the works that could set a new National Football League (NFL) record. This week’s M&A and Corporate newsletter examines how the team strategically maximized its value before entering…

Disney’s CEO Saga and the Importance of Business Succession Planning

by Connie D. Phelps | February 6, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Disney’s casting call for a new CEO has officially wrapped, ending a multi-year search that had fans and shareholders on the edge of their seats. This edition of our M&A and Corporate newsletter explores the entertainment giant’s leadership journey and the valuable succession-planning lessons business leaders…

Netflix vs. Paramount: The Streaming Showdown Over Warner Bros Continues

by Connie D. Phelps | January 23, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Lights, Camera, Lawsuits! The inaugural edition of our M&A and Corporate newsletter dives into the ongoing drama between Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount, and breaks down how business owners can flip the script to benefit their own business deals. In 2025, media giant…

Navigating the Strategic Exit: A Guide for Startup Founders

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 7, 2024 | M&A and Corporate

In the dynamic world of startups, for many founders, the ultimate goal is often an exit in the form of a strategic merger or acquisition that propels the company to new heights. Navigating this crucial phase requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of…

Venture Capital vs Private Equity: Understanding the Differences

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 5, 2024 | M&A and Corporate

When looking to raise funds for new businesses, two options often come to mind: venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE). While both involve investments in companies, they are quite different and it is vital to understand their distinctions. In this blog, we break down the differences between venture capital…

The Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 14, 2023 | M&A and Corporate

Update: On March 1, 2024, a federal judge in Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional in the case of National Small Business United v. Yellen. However, this ruling only applies to the named plaintiffs in that specific case, which includes all entities that were…