Mr. Sanders shared critical strategies and techniques on how to successfully complete the M&A transaction process from start to finish. Discussion focused on how to identify and commence negotiations with a deal partner; when to get your attorney involved in the process; the essential terms of a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement, term sheet, letter of intent, and purchase agreement; how to manage and protect your intellectual property; and what to expect during the purchase and closing. The program was designed to help companies anticipate the challenges and pitfalls of the M&A process in an uncertain economy.
People
Related Insights
May 8, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
New Criteria for Tax Audits and Refunds: Greater Tax Certainty for Your Business
Recently, Mexico’s Ministry of Finance (SHCP) published the “Agreement Establishing General Criteria and Operational Guidelines of an Advisory Nature to Promote Productive Investment and Tax Compliance.” In practice, this instrument aims to foster a clear and predictable tax environment, streamline administrative procedures, encourage investment, and provide greater certainty in tax audits and refund processes. This is particularly significant in light of the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the growing interest in attracting both domestic and foreign capital to operate in Mexico.
May 8, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
DOJ Fraud Section Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Other Western States
On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the launch of a new West Coast Strike Force, a multi-district enforcement initiative joining the Division’s Health Care Fraud Section with U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Districts of Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California.
May 7, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
SEC Proposal to Allow Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies
On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed rule and form amendments to permit public companies to file…