--- title: "Legal Insights - Page 11" description: "M&A and securities legal guidance for business buyers and sellers, from deal counsel. Page 11 of 17." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/page/11" author: "Alex Lubyansky" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # Legal Insights Page 11 of 17. Practical M&A and securities guidance from deal counsel. ### [Distribution Agreement: Legal Guide for Manufacturers [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/distribution-agreement-guide) What should a distribution agreement include? Complete guide to exclusive vs non-exclusive distribution, territory rights, pricing controls, termination provisions, and compliance requirements. Attorney analysis from Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [ESOP Attorney: Choosing Counsel for a Business Sale](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/esop-attorney-guide) Choosing an ESOP attorney? Understand seller, company and trustee counsel roles, adviser conflicts, engagement scope and what to prepare before a sale. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Franchise Agreement: What Every Franchisee Must Know [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/franchise-agreement-guide) What is a franchise agreement and what should you look for? Complete legal guide covering FDD requirements, territory rights, royalty structures, renewal terms, and negotiation strategies. Attorney analysis from Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [MSO Healthcare Structure: Legal Guide [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/mso-healthcare-guide) What is an MSO in healthcare and how does it work? Complete guide to management services organization structure, corporate practice of medicine compliance, MSO agreements, and DSO models. Attorney analysis from Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Operating Agreement Disputes: When LLC Partners Disagree](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/operating-agreement-disputes) LLC partner dispute? Learn what constitutes a breach of operating agreement, your legal options for deadlock resolution, and when to pursue a buyout. Confidential strategy call with Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Partnership Buyout Agreement: How to Buy Out a Partner](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/partnership-buyout-agreement) Planning to buy out your business partner? Complete guide to valuation, deal structure, buyout agreements, and transition - from voluntary buyouts to forced separations. Experienced M&A counsel from Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Private Placement Memorandum (PPM): 7 Required Sections](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/private-placement-memorandum-guide) PPM guide: 7 required disclosure sections, Reg D exemption rules (506b vs 506c), typical cost ($15K-$50K), and the 4 mistakes that trigger SEC enforcement. Updated for 2026. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Purchase Price Allocation: The Costly Tax Clause](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/purchase-price-allocation-guide) Purchase price allocation determines how much tax you pay after buying or selling a business. Learn the 7 IRS asset classes, buyer vs. seller incentives, and how to negotiate this critical clause. From experienced M&A counsel. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Reg D Offering: Complete Guide to Exemptions [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/reg-d-offering-guide) Understanding Regulation D exemptions for raising capital? Complete guide to Rule 504, 506(b), and 506(c) - investor requirements, filing obligations, and how to choose the right exemption. Alex Lubyansky works with independent securities counsel on securities compliance. Feb 24, 2026 ### [SAFE Agreement: Complete Legal Guide for Founders](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/safe-agreement-guide) What is a SAFE agreement and how does it work? Complete guide to SAFE notes, valuation caps, discount rates, pro rata rights, and what founders and investors need to know. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Subscription Agreement: Legal Guide for Private Offerings](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/subscription-agreement-guide) What is a subscription agreement and what should it include? Complete guide to subscription agreements for private placements, investor representations, and securities compliance. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Succession Planning Attorney for Business Owners Guide](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/succession-planning-attorney-guide) Planning to transfer your business to family or key employees? Learn legal structures, tax planning strategies, and buy-sell agreements. Confidential planning session with Alex Lubyansky. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Transfer of Business Ownership: Complete Legal Guide [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/transfer-of-business-ownership-guide) Planning to sell, gift, or transfer your business? Complete guide to the 4 ownership transfer paths - third-party sale, internal buyout, family transfer, and ESOP. Tax planning, transfer agreements, and exit timelines from an experienced M&A attorney. Feb 24, 2026 ### [Asset Purchase Agreement: What Every Buyer Needs to Know](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/asset-purchase-agreement-guide) A buyer's guide to asset purchase agreements - covering purchased assets, assumed liabilities, Section 1060 allocation, indemnification, and the 10 APA provisions that cost buyers the most. From experienced M&A counsel. Feb 9, 2026 ### [Business Acquisition Process: 7 Steps From Search to Close](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/business-acquisition-process) The business acquisition process in 7 steps, with documents, decision owners, diligence issues, financing dependencies, and a closing handoff checklist. Feb 9, 2026 ### [Business Broker vs. M&A Attorney: Who Do You Actually Need?](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/business-broker-vs-ma-attorney) Business broker or M&A attorney - or both? A decision framework based on deal size, complexity, and your specific situation. Includes cost comparison, incentive analysis, and real examples of what goes wrong when you skip one. Feb 9, 2026 ### [Earnout Agreements Explained: Structure and Risks](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/earnout-agreements-explained) Earnout agreements explained for buyers and sellers - how they work, common structures, manipulation risks, tax treatment, and the 7 contract clauses that prevent most disputes. From an experienced M&A attorney. Feb 9, 2026 ### [How to Buy a Business: The Complete Guide for 2026](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-business) Step-by-step guide to buying a business - from finding targets to closing the deal. Learn how to structure, finance, and negotiate a business acquisition from experienced M&A counsel. Feb 9, 2026 ### [How to Choose a Business Acquisition Lawyer](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/how-to-choose-business-acquisition-lawyer) How to choose a business acquisition lawyer: a 10-point checklist, questions to ask before you sign an engagement letter, and warning signs to avoid. Feb 9, 2026 ### [M&A Deal Structures: Asset vs. Stock Purchase vs. Merger](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/ma-deal-structures) Asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? Learn how each M&A deal structure works, the tax implications for buyers and sellers, and which one protects you best - from an experienced M&A attorney. Feb 9, 2026 ### [M&A Due Diligence Process, Timeline & Deal Findings](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/ma-due-diligence-guide) The M&A due diligence process from post-LOI scoping through parallel review, findings, and transaction protections. Feb 9, 2026 ### [Noncompetes in Business Sales: FTC Status and Deal Review](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/non-compete-agreements-business-sales) The FTC's 2024 Noncompete Rule is not in effect. Learn how sale-of-business restrictions are reviewed, how sellers, retained employees and rollover owners differ, and what to check before signing. Feb 9, 2026 ### [Representations and Warranties in M&A Explained](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/representations-and-warranties-ma) A buyer's guide to representations and warranties in M&A - covering every rep category, survival periods, knowledge qualifiers, materiality scrapes, sandbagging, indemnification mechanics, and R&W insurance. From an experienced M&A attorney. Feb 9, 2026 ### [What Does an M&A Attorney Do? (And When You Need One)](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/what-does-an-ma-attorney-do) An M&A attorney handles LOI negotiation, due diligence, purchase agreement drafting, and deal closing. Learn exactly what they do, what they cost, and when to hire one - from an experienced M&A attorney. Feb 9, 2026 ## Considering a Transaction? We engage selectively with clients who value thorough counsel. Senior attorney Alex Lubyansky works directly on every matter. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) [View Practice Areas](https://acquisitionstars.com/services) --- Source: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/page/11 Markdown version generated for machine readers. Canonical HTML at the source URL.