The BOI Filing Frenzy Is Over, But Your Bank Is Still Watching, What Business Owners Need to Do Now
Business attorneys reviewing beneficial ownership records, Warren Kalyan, Austin and New York
SBA’s New Prior Loss Rule Update: A Welcome Dose of Common Sense
Footloose, Finally: New York Removes Dancing from Liquor License Reviews
Transferability Is the New Premium: A Lawyer’s View of the Disciplined Buyer Market
Business attorneys reviewing M and A diligence materials, Warren Kalyan, Austin and New York
The Corporate Transparency Act Pullback, What Small Businesses Should Do Now
Small business owner reviewing ownership and compliance documents under the FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act in 2026
The 2026 Lower Middle Market Deal Playbook: Why More SMB Acquisitions Are Being Won in the Purchase Agreement
Lower middle market M and A is alive in 2026, but deals are won in the purchase agreement. What buyers and sellers need to know about deal structure.
2026 Is Rewarding the Prepared Seller, Why Lower Middle Market Deals Are Moving Again, but Only for Businesses Ready for Diligence
Lower middle market M and A is rebounding in 2026, but buyer selectivity is brutal. Verifiable earnings, contract durability, founder independence, legal hygiene, and sector compliance separate closed deals from broken ones. Preparation, not pitch, decides valuation.
BOI Is Not the Only Transparency Rule Business Owners Should Watch, What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About FinCEN’s Shifting Reporting Regime
BOI domestic reporting is paused, but FinCEN's residential real estate reporting rule is the next federal transparency issue for investors, operators, and closing professionals. The rule is suspended after a court decision; the policy interest is not.
The Next Delivery Fee Crackdown Has Arrived, What Restaurants and Hospitality Brands Should Do Before the FTC Changes the Rules
The FTC's April 2026 rulemaking targets fee transparency on online food and grocery delivery, including menu markups, service fees, and promotion restrictions. Comments are open through May 18, 2026. Restaurants and hospitality brands should treat platform contracts as legal exposure, not just terms.
Dining Out NYC: How a Pandemic Lifeline Became a Permitting Nightmare
NYC's permanent Dining Out NYC program under Local Law 121 of 2023 has stalled at the DOT. Participation dropped 80 percent from pandemic peaks, applications sit in administrative review, and only a fraction of restaurants have permits. Why permit strategy now belongs inside the deal model.
New Liquor-Law Playbook for 2026: What New York’s ABC Modernization Signals for Hospitality Operators (and Anyone Building “Experiential” Concepts)
New York's 2025 and 2026 alcohol law reforms reset what counts as licensable hospitality. Experiential venues, for profit membership clubs, limited retail to retail purchasing, and a new Brand Owner's License each move the line. Treat licensing as part of concept design, not closing.
New York Liquor Law Reforms 2026: A Hospitality Operator’s Guide
The hospitality industry is evolving faster than many alcohol codes were written. Experiential venues such as axe throwing locations, VR arcades, climbing gyms, cooking studios, membership clubs, and coworking lounges are no longer novelties. They are mainstream business models, and alcohol service is often a meaningful part of the customer experience and margin structure.
The New Financing Bottleneck in Small Business M&A: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About SBA's 2026 Ownership Rules
Effective March 1, 2026, the SBA requires 100 percent U.S. citizen ownership for 7(a) and 504 loans, with a six-month lookback. Green card holders are ineligible. Lower middle market buyers and sellers should confirm eligibility before signing LOIs, not after diligence has begun.
SB 38: What the New Texas Eviction Law Means for Landlords, Tenants, and the Rest of Us
Texas Senate Bill 38, effective January 1, 2026, rewrote Chapter 24 of the Property Code and reset eviction procedure in justice courts. Landlords gain faster timelines and clearer notice rules; tenants face tighter response windows. Update lease language and notice templates before filing.