--- title: "Legal Insights - Page 12" description: "M&A and securities legal guidance for business buyers and sellers, from deal counsel. Page 12 of 17." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/page/12" 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 12 of 17. Practical M&A and securities guidance from deal counsel. ### [Section 16 Short-Swing Profit Rules and Disgorgement](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/section-16-short-swing-profit-rules) Section 16(b) forces corporate insiders to disgorge profits from any purchase and sale within 6 months. Who is covered and which exemptions apply. Nov 1, 2025 ### [What Is OTCQB? Requirements, Costs & Who Qualifies](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/what-is-otcqb-venture-market) What is OTCQB? OTC Markets' venture tier for early-stage companies: audited financials, $0.01 bid test, $15,000 annual fee. Requirements and costs, 2026. Feb 20, 2025 ### [5 Ways to Take Your Company Public in 2025: A Guide](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/5-ways-to-go-public) Discover all 5 paths to going public: Traditional IPO, Reverse Merger, Direct Listing, SPAC, and Regulation A+. Compare costs, timelines, and requirements for each method. Feb 15, 2025 ### [OTCQB Listing Requirements 2026: Standards and Fees](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/otcqb-listing-requirements) OTCQB requires a $0.01 minimum bid price, 50 round-lot shareholders, annual attestation, and SEC-reporting history. Full standards and fees inside. Feb 15, 2025 ### [SEC EDGAR Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form D Deadlines](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/sec-reporting-requirements) 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K deadlines by filer status, SOX requirements, and what happens if you miss a filing. SEC compliance guide from securities counsel. Feb 15, 2025 ### [Reverse Merger Meaning, Process & Cost vs IPO](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/reverse-mergers-explained) What is a reverse merger? A private company merges into a public shell to go public in 3-6 months vs IPO's 12-18, no underwriting fees. 2026 guide. Feb 14, 2025 ### [FINRA Form 211 vs IRS Form 211: Which Do You Need?](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/finra-form-211-vs-irs-form-211) Confused about Form 211? FINRA Form 211 enables OTC trading for public companies. IRS Form 211 reports tax fraud. Securities attorney explains the critical differences. Feb 6, 2025 ### [10 M&A Mistakes Detroit Business Owners Make](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/10-ma-mistakes-detroit-business-owners) Common M&A mistakes costing Detroit business owners millions. From customer concentration to owner dependency-learn what kills deals and destroys valuations in Metro Detroit transactions. Jan 31, 2025 ### [What Is an LOI? LOI vs Purchase Agreement](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/loi-vs-purchase-agreement) An LOI (Letter of Intent) is a preliminary, mostly non-binding agreement outlining price and terms before the binding purchase agreement is signed. Jan 31, 2025 ### [Business Valuation in Michigan: Complete 2025 Guide](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/understanding-business-valuation-michigan) How to value a Michigan business: income, market, and asset approaches. Industry multiples for Detroit manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and tech companies. Jan 31, 2025 ### [What to Do Before Selling Your Business in Michigan](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/what-to-do-before-selling-your-business-michigan) Complete pre-sale preparation guide for Michigan business owners. Financial cleanup, legal compliance, valuation optimization, and transaction readiness checklist from an M&A attorney. Jan 31, 2025 ### [SEC Rule 144 Guide 2026: Holding Periods & Form 144](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/sec-rule-144-explained) SEC Rule 144 governs resale of restricted and control securities. Covers holding periods, volume limits, Form 144 filing, and M&A implications. Jan 6, 2025 ### [3PL Warehouse Customer Contract WMS Data M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/3pl-warehouse-customer-contract-wms-data-ma) 3PL customer contracts, SLAs, WMS data transfer, EDI continuity, UCC Article 7, and change of control in warehouse acquisitions. ### [ABA Autism Services M&A: Legal Guide 2026](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/aba-autism-services-ma-legal-guide) A comprehensive legal guide to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) autism services M&A in 2026: PE-backed platform consolidation, BCBA credentialing, state LBA licensure, Medicaid EPSDT coverage, commercial payer parity laws, HIPAA compliance, wage and hour exposure, and post-closing integration for ABA practice acquisitions. ### [ACA and ERISA Benefits Liability in Staffing Company M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/aca-erisa-employee-benefits-staffing-ma-liability) A detailed legal analysis of ACA employer mandate compliance, ERISA plan obligations, MEWA regulation, COBRA successor liability, 401(k) plan disposition, and rep and warranty coverage in staffing company acquisitions. ### [Accreditor Approval for Substantive Change in M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/accreditation-notification-approval-higher-education-ma) Accreditation in higher education M&A: HLC/SACSCOC/MSCHE/NECHE/WSCUC substantive change policy, pre-closing consultation, teach-out plans, and programmatic accreditor coordination. ### [Agribusiness & Food M&A: USDA and FSMA Diligence](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/agribusiness-food-ag-ma-legal-guide) Food and ag M&A: P&S Act trust, USDA FSIS transfer, FSMA preventive controls, farmland foreign-ownership laws, CAFO permits, and grower contract continuity. ### [AML and Title 31 Compliance Diligence in Casino M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/anti-money-laundering-title-31-gaming-ma-diligence) A detailed legal analysis of Title 31 Bank Secrecy Act AML compliance diligence in gaming and casino M&A transactions, covering CTR and SAR filing obligations, CIP and CDD requirements, FinCEN enforcement priorities, technology transition risk, and rep and warranty coverage for pre-closing AML violations. ### [Ammonia Refrigeration PSM OSHA Warehouse M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/ammonia-refrigeration-psm-osha-warehouse-ma) OSHA 1910.119 process safety, EPA RMP, PHA, mechanical integrity, and incident history in warehouse cold storage acquisitions. ### [Associate Doctor Employment Agreements in Vet and Dental M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/clinical-integration-associate-employment-agreement-ma) A detailed legal analysis of associate doctor employment agreements in veterinary and dental DSO/MSO acquisitions: W-2 vs 1099 classification, production compensation, non-compete enforceability by state, malpractice tail coverage, loan forgiveness preservation, credentialing, equity participation, and termination structures. ### [Auto Dealership M&A: OEM Consent and Franchise Law](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/auto-dealership-ma-legal-guide) Dealership acquisitions: manufacturer consent, state motor vehicle franchise protest rights, blue sky valuation, floor plan transition, Safeguards Rule diligence. Partner-led counsel. ### [Bank Holding Company M&A: BHC Act and CRA Framework](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/bank-holding-company-ma-legal-guide) BHC Act Section 3, Change in Bank Control Act, FRB/OCC/FDIC approvals, CRA diligence, Riegle-Neal deposit caps, and capital carry-forward. Partner-led banking M&A counsel. ### [BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT Classification in ABA Practice M&A](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/bcba-bcaba-credentialing-aba-practice-ma) A detailed legal analysis of BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT credentialing diligence in ABA practice acquisitions, covering BACB credential hierarchy, ethics compliance, non-compete enforceability by state, payer credentialing under new Tax ID, supervision structure requirements, RBT worker classification, and reps and warranties framework for behavioral health M&A transactions. ### [Business Acquisition Attorney: 7 Things to Know [2026]](https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/business-acquisition-attorney-guide) What a business acquisition attorney does, what they cost ($15K-$100K+), when to hire one (before the LOI), and 5 questions to ask before signing an engagement letter. ## Considering a Transaction? We engage selectively with clients who value thorough counsel. Senior attorney Alex Lubyansky works directly on every matter. 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