Small business owners who form a corporation often create shareholders’ agreements to govern their relationships, protect minority investors, and establish protocols for share transfers. These agreements are particularly common in family businesses or closely-held corporations with just a few shareholders. But what happens when these agreements don’t specify how long they remain in effect? In……
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The Interplay of Buy-Sell & Non-Compete Terms
The intent of drafting business agreements is often to avoid disputes. One cannot always anticipate every type of dispute that can arise. This is where experience comes in, as some disputes are recurring and can be avoided. A buy-sell agreement that is not coordinated with the terms of a non-compete agreement is an example. This……