Building a Team of Trusted Advisors
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) Explained
Innovation in Compliance: LeadHERship with Linda Fisk
Corporate Divorce – Preventing and Managing the Break-Up of a Business Partnership
May I Inquire? The Michael Silver pLAWdcast - Episode 9, Gary Wishnatzki from Wish Farms
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Innovation in Compliance: Visionary Leadership with Jackson Calame
Staying Ahead with Federal Government's Impact on Business
Excessive Compensation: What to do when the co-owners of your business pay themselves excessively
The Litigation Landscape Explained
Hot Topics in International Trade - All Modesty Aside for Just a Moment
2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Sports
AdvisorEsq Podcast Series - Episode 10 - Planning Ahead: The Valuation Equation
Succession Planning: Expert Strategies and Tips From Succession — Hiring to Firing Podcast
RoboCop: Overview of Corporate Basics and Compliance Filings
The Corporate Transparency Act
The Best of Founder Shares: Highlights Wisdom of Season's Guests
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business — Episode 6: Immigration Insights for Companies Expanding Into the U.S. - Part 2
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business — Episode 6: Immigration Insights for Companies Expanding Into the U.S. - Part 1
Staying on Track and Giving Back with Bill Spruill
Like many states, New Jersey prohibits the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) by limiting medical practice ownership and operation to certain licensed health care professionals. This doctrine affects not only traditional...more
Many restaurant disputes boil down to one question: “Who gets to decide?” Is it the chef? The money partner? The majority owner? The answer should be in your governance structure — not in the middle of a heated argument....more
For entrepreneurs and business owners in New York, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword anymore. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is becoming a core part of how businesses are run. Boards and business owners...more
On November 17, 2025, the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) staff provided a letter to the Financial Services Institute (FSI) agreeing that it would not recommend enforcement action to the commission if a personal...more
Restaurant deals almost always involve some mix of: A chef or operator contributing sweat and expertise, One or more money partners, and Maybe a landlord, advisor, or brand partner in the background....more
Closely held businesses routinely use life insurance to fund buy-sell obligations when an owner dies. The logic is simple: the company or surviving owners need liquidity to effect redemptions or repurchases, and life...more
Since 2021, Arizona, nonlawyers have been permitted to hold ownership in law firms, provided that these law firms meet specific criteria. With certification from the Arizona Supreme Court under the state's "alternate business...more
New York’s LLC Transparency Act will impose new beneficial ownership reporting obligations beginning January 1, 2026, with proposed amendments still awaiting the governor’s approval. Our Investment Funds Team breaks down...more
According to the United State Census Bureau’s 2022 Annual Business Survey, over half of the business owners in the United States are 55 years of age or older. In Ohio, this percentage is even higher, with 56.2% of businesses...more
For a New York City restaurant owner, the entity you choose isn’t just a formality — it affects your taxes, personal liability, fundraising options, and even how easily you can sell or expand later....more
Last year we issued an alert that scammers had come up with a new twist on old scam to collect data and unnecessary payments from owners of state registered businesses...more
There were several material changes relating to strategy, compliance, and deal‑making advanced by Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2722 (“S. 2722”) on November 13, 2025. Below is a short summary of what you need to know about...more
Why should every business owner consider or revisit business succession planning at this time of year? The simple answer: Business succession planning protects owner and company alike. It protects all of the hard work and...more
Divorce can be especially complicated for restaurant owners, as it often involves not just dividing personal assets but also making tough decisions about the future of the business....more
The enactment earlier this year of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”)generated a fair amount of excitement in the business community. If one had to identify a single provision of the Act in which the owners and...more
Investors following the bouncing ball have seen sports emerge as a distinct and compelling asset class. Over the last six months, a series of professional sports franchises have sold at record-breaking valuations. This...more
The Jones Act is the foundational law of the American maritime industry, and compliance with it is essential whether you are a vessel operator in the US domestic trades or a foreign operator serving the US market. The Jones...more
This session explores the evolving role of private equity in the manufacturing sector, offering insights into ownership structures, governance models, and strategic exit planning. We’ll also address key considerations around...more
The questions of when, how, and to what extent to engage younger generations in a family’s succession process cross nearly all sectors of private client advisory work, both within the US and internationally. Traditionally,...more
Texas is in the spotlight after several companies chose to move their legal home from Delaware to Texas. In 2025, Texas overhauled the Texas Business Organizations Code (the TBOC) to make the state more attractive for...more
As succession planning becomes a more pressing concern for closely held businesses, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are increasingly part of the conversation. While not the right fit for every company, ESOPs offer a...more
Owning a restaurant with partners can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—especially when one partner wants to leave the business. A well-structured buyout agreement is essential to ensure a smooth transition and...more
In the high-pressure world of restaurant ownership, partnerships can be as delicate as they are rewarding. When business owners don’t plan for the unexpected—whether that’s a partner’s departure, illness, or...more
In a world that moves at break-neck speed, corporate legal and compliance teams have never faced greater pressure to stay ahead of the game. The result is a function that is not just reactive to risk, but increasingly...more
Your technology is hot, and you have great write-ups, a pitch deck, maybe even a proof of concept. After a couple of weeks, you have a complete draft patent application ready. Now what? Many startup founders wonder whether...more