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4 Takeaways for cannabis businesses from Metsch v. Heinowitz
This case should serve as a wake-up call for the cannabis industry. There is a belief in the industry that courts will not treat them fairly. As a result, cannabis companies are often reluctant to use the court system to resolve disputes. The recent case of Metsch...
6 Things to do when selling your business
The current economic crisis caused by the pandemic has made many owners think about selling. The decision to sell is a major undertaking and one not to be taken lightly. Business owners need to educate themselves on the road ahead before starting a long and...
What is a material breach of contract and what to do about it
Even in the best of times contract counter-parties do not always perform as expected. They are late, they supply the wrong goods, or they do not perform at all. Given that COVID-19 is causing massive supply chain disruptions, small business closures and economic...
SEC Proposal Will Allow Finders To Receive Commissions
On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a press release that could dramatically reshape the role of finders in capital raising. The SEC proposal would allow finders who are helping companies to raise money to receive a commission-a first for...
Is CBD Allowed in Food and Beverages?
The short answer is no. Food and beverages containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) cannot be placed into interstate commerce. The reason is that the FDA takes the position that CBD is a substance that is an ingredient in a drug that they approved. In this case, the FDA is...
COVID-19 News from the USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has been active in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few of the highlights and relief measures, along with some related practical advice. On March 16, 2020, the USPTO began to waive petition fees for...
6 Things That Should Be in Every Supply Agreement
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5 Ways to Handle Partnership Disputes
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5 Steps to Dissolve Your Company in California
Clients have repeatedly come to me asking—what do I need to do to dissolve my company. Given the economic turbulence more founders will be considering pulling the plug. The following are the required steps. File your annual statement with the Secretary of State...
How COVID-19 is Impacting Contractual Obligations
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5 Things That Make Cannabis M&A Different
Buying a cannabis business is very different from buying a business in any other industry. In an acquisition, the buyer is acquiring a license that may or may not be held by an entity. Besides the license aspect, the following are the most significant distinctions....
Former Attorney General John Swallow Joins Vested Law
Vested Law is proud to announce the addition of John E. Swallow to its business savvy team. As a former attorney general and seasoned corporate attorney, John brings unmatched credibility, experience and networks. From 2009 through 2013, John served in the...
4 Things You Need to Know Before Investing in a Cannabis Business
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Vested Law Successfully Defends Against Aperture Net LLC’s Patent Infringement Allegations
Vested Law represents a multinational corporation against Aperture Net LLC's allegations that our client's cell phones infringe United States Patent 6,711,204. Our client, led by Vested's Todd R. Miller and Steven Rinehart, paid nothing to Aperture Net LLC.
Vested Law Successfully Defends Against Landmark Technology A, LLC’s Patent Infringement Allegations
Vested Law represents Delsey Luggage, Inc. against Landmark Technology A, LLC's allegations that our client's website infringes United States Patents 7,010,508 and 6,289,319. Our client, led by Vested's Todd R. Miller, paid nothing to Landmark Technology A, LLC.
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7 Ways to Get the Highest Price for Your Business
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5 Reasons Why Business Owners Are not Ready for an Exit
By Kresimir Peharda, partner This is one in a series of posts about selling your business. See https://vestedlaw.com/kresimir-peharda-interview-exit-coach/. Top 5 Here are the top 5 reasons, based on data from BEI’s 2016 Business Owner Survey: No written exit...
Preparing for Due Diligence: What You Need to Know [Video]
What is a Capital Interest and How Can it be Used
By Kresimir Peharda, Partner What is it? For entities taxed as partnerships, a capital interest is an interest in the company that is realized upon a capital event. Typical capital events include a sale or liquidation. A capital interest only has value to the...