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Whenever two companies merge or one company acquires another, the resulting impact goes beyond the finances of the deal. Failing to consider the implications to your “human capital” and the subsequent effects on the company culture could turn a deal that seems a...
Among all the transactions a business may undertake, mergers and acquisitions are among the largest. Acquiring another company or merging with a separate entity can drastically expand a company's reach and operations. Although owners and executives typically conduct...
In preparing their estate planning plans, most small business owners do a good job thinking about their business’s physical and financial assets and liabilities. But have you thought about how your business will operate in the virtual world? For example, who will...
Employers who deny or terminate employment for medical marijuana users who test positive for THC may soon run afoul of Hawaii Civil Rights Commission regulations. Two points to emphasize first: (i) this does not impact Department of Transportation required drug...
It’s time for Hawaii employers to revisit their non-compete agreements. Again. Last February the Hawaii Supreme Court invalidated an employer non-compete in part because it prohibited a real estate agent from opening her own practice, but did not also go farther and...
As you think about how to leave your inheritance to your children, you may find yourself worrying about how they’re going to use it. You would like to have some control over their decisions. This isn’t because you want to be overly controlling, but simply because you...
Maybe you love your work so much that you can never imagine stopping. Unfortunately, life does not always go to plan. It can throw up surprises that force you to stop doing what you love, perhaps much sooner than you think. So, it is always best to put a succession...
When you are drafting or signing a commercial lease, it may have something called a “net.” It’s important to understand what this means because it’s going to define the obligations set out by the lease. In general, you could have a standard commercial lease, a...
Employee litigation can cost your company in big ways. While the cost of litigation itself is significant, these lawsuits can impact your business’s reputation and your sales and success. The best way to avoid employee litigation is to take a proactive stance. While...
You have probably heard of a power of attorney (POA) and are wondering how you can choose one. Basically, a power of attorney lets you appoint someone to make decisions regarding your health and finances on your behalf should you lose the capacity to do so by...