M&A and Corporate
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
by Connie D. Phelps | January 23, 2026 |
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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,…
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…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 5, 2024 |
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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…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 14, 2023 |
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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…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 26, 2023 |
M&A and Corporate
On June 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) suggesting significant changes to the existing premerger filing requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, which applies to all potential mergers valued at…
