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How Real Estate Cos. Can Protect Their IP In The Metaverse

Law 360

The rise of virtual and augmented reality creates new intellectual property challenges and opportunities for real estate owners, but certain steps, including conducting a diligence investigation to develop an understanding of current obligations, can help companies mitigate IP issues in the metaverse, says George Pavlik at Levenfeld Pearlstein.

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Acquiring Distressed Real Estate Mezzanine Debt: A Diligence Checklist

Gravel2Gavel

We recently discussed the importance of diligence when acquiring distressed commercial mortgage loans , providing a diligence checklist for the process. As with a mortgage loan, diligence is key! Continue Reading ›

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Seller’s Guide to Due Diligence

Strictly Business

This meticulous review of your business, from contracts to customer lists, is called due diligence. Due diligence allows the buyer to uncover risks when buying a business. A data room is an online document storage platform where due diligence material is reviewed by the buyer. Litigation and potential litigation.

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SEC charges New York jeweler in $200 million Ponzi scheme targeting first responders

JURIST

Additionally, Altieri misappropriated funds—over $3 million—from his jewelry business for personal use, including real estate purchases, family vacations, personal credit card charges, family medical bills and his children’s’ college tuitions. Best, Director of the SEC’s New York Regional Office, in a press release.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence

Strictly Business

Due diligence is the buyer’s process of discovering and evaluating information about a seller’s business to confirm that acquiring the seller’s equity or assets is a sound investment. However, the process of conducting due diligence differs between transactions for a variety of reasons.

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Acquiring Distressed Commercial Mortgage Loans: A Diligence Checklist

Gravel2Gavel

When purchasing a commercial real estate loan that is in “distress,” it is crucial that one understands the nature of the defaults and the motivations of each party involved in the transaction and the deal. Diligence is key. by Caroline A. Continue Reading ›.

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Canada: Due Diligence And Real Estate Transactions: Always Know What You're Getting Into - Pallett Valo LLP

Mondaq

When purchasing a business through a real estate transaction, buyers should do careful due diligence to ensure that they understand what they're buying.