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Five Years Ago, Five Years Ahead: M&amp;A Post-COVID and Into the Next Decade

In this article, we reflect on the years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and offer some thoughts on where the next five years may take us. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/five-years-ago-five-years-ahead-ma-post-covid-and-into-the-next-decade/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a>

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Using Reps &amp; Warranties to Protect the Value of a Target Company’s Proprietary Software

When a company with substantial proprietary software is being acquired, it is crucial that the purchase agreement include software-specific representations and warranties to properly protect the target company’s most valuable asset. We offer some suggestions for buyers to consider during the due diligence process and while drafting representations and warranties. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/using-reps-warranties-to-protect-the-value-of-a-target-companys-proprietary-software/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Continue reading.</a>

When Incorporating Your Business, Skip Delaware and Head to Ohio

Ohio—already the state of incorporation for more than 15 Fortune 500 companies—offers its own attractive mix of pro-business policy preferences. Companies exploring a move, or simply reviewing their options, should consider the Buckeye State as they decide how to respond to this evolving corporate landscape. <a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Article-Reprint-When-Incorporating-Your-Business-Skip-Delaware-and-Head-to-Ohio-Bloomberg-3.3.2025-v.1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more.</a>

Trump Administration Focuses Heavily on Immigration Workplace Enforcement

In light of the Trump administration’s heavy focus on immigration enforcement, employers who had become accustomed to the more relaxed approach of the Biden administration with regard to immigration workplace compliance should make sure all their documentation is accurate and up to date and prepare employees for visits by Department of Homeland Security officials. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/trump-administration-focuses-heavily-on-immigration-workplace-enforcement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Continue reading.</a>

Back from the Brink: Overcoming a Default Judgment

Despite a company’s best efforts to manage litigation risks, it may find itself on the receiving end of a default judgment. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/back-from-the-brink-overcoming-a-default-judgment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more</a> for what can be done when a company learns that a default judgment has been entered against it.

Fast Break or Financial Trap? Navigating Investment Risks in Sports

While sports as an asset class has become a $3 trillion market, a recent case, in which an NBA All-Star and a retired NBA player were defrauded of $8 million by an investment adviser with a history of fraud convictions, serves as a reminder of the proactive measures investors can benefit from to make informed decisions. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/fast-break-or-financial-trap-navigating-investment-risks-in-sports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Continue reading.</a>

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