Introduction Shields Legal’s banking and finance team routinely supports businesses in finding new lenders and securing better loan terms. This process starts with determining a company’s financial goals, evaluating the company’s current financing...
Introduction In today’s credit environment, we are seeing strong borrower demand for layered debt structures that combine first and second lien credit facilities. These structures offer flexibility and cost efficiency by pairing two lenders with...
Background On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to adopt a rule (the “FTC Rule”) that, as a matter of federal law, bans “non-compete” contract clauses as “unfair methods of competition,” with few exceptions and requires...
Introduction As the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) phase in to cover companies in 2024 and 2025, many borrowers and guarantors will have new reporting obligations with stiff penalties for non-compliance. These penalties...
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