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The Pros and Cons of Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be difficult as a business owner. But if you’re struggling to stay on top of debt payments and know that you won’t be able to keep up with the way your business is currently operating, filing may make sense. For most business owners, this means choosing between… Read more
The Most Common Mistakes Buyers and Sellers Make in Mergers and Acquisitions
Making the decision to merge and acquire a business is a big step for both the acquiring company and the acquired company. But there’s a real temptation to rush the process and combine your companies so you can start seeing profits from the new business. Unfortunately, rushing can lead to serious mistakes that can have… Read more
Kerkman & Dunn Negotiates Complex Resolution for The Cardinal Stritch University Campus
The Cardinal Stritch University Campus sale received the Judge’s Choice Award for 2023 from the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin. Kerkman & Dunn served as the seller’s counsel, negotiating a complex resolution in a short time span.
How Long Is the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Process?
It’s relatively normal for business owners to accrue debt, but when that debt becomes unmanageable, finding ways to pay it back can start to feel impossible. That’s where filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy can help. This type of bankruptcy allows you to keep running your business as you navigate the filing process and increases the chances… Read more
The Downsides of Filing for Bankruptcy for Your Milwaukee Business
When you started your business, you never imagined reaching the point of considering bankruptcy. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, filing for bankruptcy as a business owner can have far-reaching effects that may make it harder for you and your company to recover even as it wipes away most of your debt. You need… Read more
What Is Wisconsin’s Chapter 128 Bankruptcy Alternative?
Debts have a way of mounting up when businesses are struggling and as a business owner, finding ways to deal with that debt when it feels overwhelming is always a priority. While bankruptcy can be a good option, there’s a unique alternative that your Milwaukee business bankruptcy attorney wants you to know about. It’s called… Read more
Can Your Business Stay Open While You File for Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy as a business owner can be stressful. There’s more to the process than meets the eye and more at stake than what you’d face when filing for personal bankruptcy. After all, you’re in charge of meeting your customers’ needs and giving your employees a steady paycheck they can rely on. If you’re… Read more
When Should You Sue Your Business Partner?
While many business partnerships can last for decades and foster growth for the business, some aren’t as ideal as they should be. If you’ve started to notice your partner engaging in questionable behaviors that are negatively impacting your business, you may be wondering if it’s time to consult a Milwaukee business litigation lawyer to help… Read more
Can Milwaukee Business Owners Change Their Company’s Organizational Structure?
When you formed your business, you picked an organizational structure that fit your needs at the time. But businesses rarely stay the same and it’s normal for your company’s needs to change as you grow. Often, those changes can cause your original business structure to be a less-than-perfect fit for the company in its current… Read more