M&A Monday: Limitation on Seller’s Liability: Survival, Caps, & Baskets A core part of negotiating an M&A deal seeks to answer the question, what if something goes wrong after closing? Unlike in real estate, where property due diligence can almost fully inform a buyer, in M&A,

This is a really good point. In BigLaw if there was any issue we thought could go to litigation, we had the litigators review and set up the deal docs in a way that would support us. This is what we plan to do and why having Travis Ritter in house is so powerful for our clients.

There are certain covenants, which are standard in the sale of a business. If the seller negotiates these provisions it is a huge red flag because each of these can and will tank your business after closing: (1) Non-compete, (2) non-disparage, (3) non-solicit (employees and

Picasso’s Bull and Lawyering as Craft Picasso’s 1945 Bull series is a visual masterclass in storytelling. A simple yet elegant reflection on the evolution of a master’s craft over time. Across 11 sketches, Picasso takes a highly detailed bull and systematically removes

As a baby lawyer, my mentor told me, you want to be the lawyer your clients call at 2 AM to bury a body. While I have not buried any bodies, I have received the 2 AM calls, and my response is always, I'll figure it out. Launching a Litigation Group is the extension of being on

On Charlie Munger, Corrupt Clients, and Lessons from the Universe.   The late Charlie Munger — Warren Buffett’s long-time partner at Berkshire Hathaway — explained he left the practice of law (among other reasons) because he found the most profitable clients were often the worst

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M&A Monday: The Power and Risk of the Earnout Many PE and Independent Sponsor deals use an Earnout (many Searcher deals funded by SBA 7a debt have forgivable Notes). Earnouts are not allowed in SBA 7a funded deals (for a deep dive into the mechanics of forgivable notes see

I'm very excited to announce that all the great (and hard) work Eli Albrecht Travis Ritter and I have done for our clients has been recognized. Albrecht Law is now ranked by Chambers and Partners. We're ranked in the 2025 California Spotlight guide! Albrecht Law is a firm for

Chambers and Partners is one of the few publications that are not bought. Ranking in Chambers is merit based and a huge accomplishment for us. Congratulations to Joshua Siegel and the California office and along with Travis Ritter, the entire Albrecht Law team for this

There is no peace without warriors. No justice without crusaders. From afar, you may think the US system bends to justice and righteous ends. Civil and criminal cases alike. Without a skilled, passionate practitioner. It doesn’t.

If you are a business owner or business buyer with any sense that you may sell your business in the future, make sure your Lease is as close to freely assignable in a Sale, as possible. Landlord will resist, but go to the mat on this. Bookmark this because it is incredibly

Watching Travis Ritter litigate M&A matters has made me a better transactional lawyer.

In today's deal market, buyers and sellers alike are faced with a critical question: Who is the best M&A lawyer to represent me in my transaction? With many lawyers flocking to the practice, the decision has become even more difficult for buyers and sellers. So Albrecht Law sat

Business Marriage Prenuptials: Practicable Optimism Starting a new partnership. Investing in a new deal. Inking a new joint venture. Ever wondered how many business relationships end in divorce? A “fun” fact for you: It’s higher than first-time marriages. According to many

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Albrecht Law’s Litigation Chair, Travis Ritter has filed a federal class action lawsuit seeking to certify a class of consumers nationwide who purchased Mountain Valley Spring Water. According to the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of

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The reason your lawyer (or craftperson) doesn’t excel at leveraging AI to get you the best results is simple. Your lawyer and their firm are almost all paid hourly. They have no incentive. First, to learn the tools. Second, to use those tools to cut their own bills. “Show