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Risk allocation among the parties to an M&A transaction is a big deal. This first article in a series by Encore Law partner Ara Babaian, Esq. and associate Durdana Karim, Esq. focuses on purchase price considerations, including using earnouts and paying with digital currency such as bitcoin. http://www.encorelaw.com/risk-allocation-mechanisms-in-mer/ #mergersandacquistions #mergersacquisitionsma #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #mergersaquisitions #merger #businesssale #businessattorney #dealmakers #dealmaker #riskallocation #buyingandselling #earnouts #bitcoin #digitalcurrency

Congratulations to Encore Law partner Ara Babaian for being selected as a Super Lawyer again, based on a peer-nomination process. https://bit.ly/3dR1kCT #businesslawyer #corporatecounsel

In the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has upended how disputes are resolved in the courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Encore Law partner Muhammed Hussain highlights some of the changes, both good and bad, in this article. https://bit.ly/381C9tR #lawsuit #litigation #disputeresolution #covid #coronavirus #lawfirm #adr #arbitration #mediation #trialattorney

Throwback to when Encore partner Ara Babaian did a securities law presentation with his colleagues #berniesanders

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. #mlk #keepitalive

View from Encore Law Group. We see things in a different way.

As Encore Law Group marks its 9-year anniversary, we at the firm want to thank our colleagues and clients for trusting us as their legal advisors over the years and continuing to trust us with their most important deals and matters. Especially in this year that has presented great challenges to may, we value our clients’ confidence in our ability to pursue and protect their legal and financial interests. Onward!

2020 has seen an enormous increase in the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to COVID-19. Along with this has come an increase of regulations governing the sale of PPE, to curtain price gouging and other unsavory practices. Encore Law partner Ara Babaian and associate Durdana Karim write about the recent regulations for manufacturers, distributors and sellers here: http://www.encorelaw.com/regulatory-compliance-for-persona/ #ppe #manufacturers #distributors #sellers #salesagents #manufacturingindustry #covid19 #coronarivus

Today's PSA! Elections are coming up, and if you need help determining which California state judges to vote for, the Los Angeles County Bar Association provides its non-partisan recommendations, which can be found here. #vote https://www.lacba.org//jeec-2020-final-report-for-official

As more people engage in political discourse online and offline, this outside-of-the-workplace conduct can affect a person’s employment. While a public employee’s conduct is protected by the First Amendment if it is related to a matter of public interest, private employees must rely on other legal protections. Encore Law associate Patty Chen summarizes the framework for these protections in this article: https://lnkd.in/g5KVsE4 #employmentlawyer #laborandemploymentlaw #firstamendment #constitutionallaw #employeerights #employeradvice

The definition of "accredited investor" for decades limited the ability to invest in private capital markets only to those individuals who met the income or net worth test. On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission modernized that definition to include individuals who have financial sophistication, and made other important changes. Encore Law partner Ara Babaian summarizes these changes, and explains how they will admit people as investors who traditionally have been excluded. http://www.encorelaw.com/finally-the-sec-modernizes-the-ac/ #securitieslaw #venturecapital #vc #entrepreneurship #startup #startupcompany #founder #investorraise #RegulationD #accreditedinvestor

Encore Law partner Ara Babaian and associate Durdana Karim write about the new developments from the SBA regarding the Payroll Protection Program and EIDL program. In particular, yesterday the SBA posted a new EZ loan forgiveness application for the PPP, making it easier for eligible borrowers to get full loan forgiveness during these challenging times. The article also summarizes other new guidance, particularly the PPP Flexibility Act that also makes the goal of full loan forgiveness easier to accomplish. http://www.encorelaw.com/ppp-updates-ez-loan-forgiveness-a/ #PayrollProtectionProgram #EIDL #FlexibilityAct #PPPFA #loanforgiveness

Here is a recording of the Zoom presentation by Encore Law partner Ara Babaian about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). It was co-sponsored by the Armenian American Medical Society and the Armenian Bar Association. This is available to all, and free CLE, CME and CDE is available for attorneys, doctors and dentists, if you need it. The slides are available on the AAMS site here (https://aamsc.org//uplo/2020/05/slides-PPP-Ara-Babaian.pdf). The CLE is available through... the Armenian Bar site or email [email protected]. https://aamsc.org//paycheck-protection-program-ppp-and-ke/

The novel COVID-19 has raised novel issues in the realm of labor and employment law, including in the areas of employee pay and leave requirements, travel, employee safety, layoffs, facility shutdowns, and employee compensation. Encore Law attorneys Muhammed Hussain and Patty Chen provide some practical answers in these FAQs for employers during COVID-19. http://www.encorelaw.com/faqs-for-employers-during-covid-19/ #FairLaborStandardsAct #FLSA #AmericanswithDisabilityAct #ADA #WARNAct #FamiliesFirstCoronavirusResponseAct #EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission #EEOC #familyleave #sickleave #medicalleave #vacation #paidtimeoff #PTO #travel #shelterinplace #covid19 #coronavirus #employmentlaw #laborlaw #layoff #furlough

PPP has raised a lot of questions for businesses and their owners. Encore Law partner Ara Babaian will be talking about them tomorrow in a Zoom presentation co-sponsored by the Armenian American Medical Society and the Armenian Bar Association. Open to all. CLE, CME and CDE credit available for licensed attorneys, doctors and dentists. #coronovirus #covid19 #cle #cme #cde #paycheckprotectionprogram #ppp... https://bit.ly/3g5giUK

Encore Law attorney Anna Karczag published a legal update regarding family law issues raised by COVID-19. Sheltering in place has caused a lot of new and unique stresses and issues in the realm of family law when it comes to #divorce, #childcustody, #restrainingorders, especially with many courts closed. http://www.encorelaw.com/family-law-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ #familylaw #COVID19 #coronavirus

Encore Law partner Ara Babaian recently published a legal update regarding the SEC’s easing of Regulation Crowdfunding (CF) rules during this time of COVID-19, which allows startups to raise up to $1.07 million per any 12-month period. #startups #VC #RegulationCF #crowdfunding #SiliconValley #SiliconBeach http://www.encorelaw.com/regulation-crowdfunding-rules-tem/

Congratulations to Encore Law partners Ara Babaian and Muhammed Hussain for being selected as a Super Lawyer and Rising Star, respectively, this year, based on a peer-nomination process. http://www.encorelaw.com/encore-law-attorneys-selected-to-/

AIWA-SF Armenian International Women's Association San Francisco Affiliate featuring Encore Law partner Ara Babaian in its #togetherwethrive series. For the full write-up, visit: www.aiwasanfrancisco.com Thank you to this incredible organization that does good worldwide. #aiwasf #aiwasanfrancisco #thrive #armenian

Investor digital subscription platforms are changing the way #startups are raising #investor capital. https://bit.ly/3czoj2b #RegulationD #SEC #securitieslaw #venturecapital #vcfirm #startupcompany #investors

The SEC's proposed updates to the Regulation D definition of "accredited investor," if adopted, will lead to more investors being able to participate in private placements and be part of the startup phenomenon that sometimes (though rarely) leads to unicorns. https://lnkd.in/g4bwhFe #RegulationD #accreditedinvestor #privateplacements #startup #unicorns #startups #venturecapital #startupcompany #vc #investors #inventors #siliconvalley #sec #securities #entrepreneurs #privateequity

New laws took effect in California on January 1, 2020, that have relevance for many of Encore Law's clients. California always has its own way of doing things. Please contact any firm attorney to discuss how these laws impact you. http://www.encorelaw.com/new-california-laws-in-2020/