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You've built a successful business over many years of hard work. Private equity or investors approach you and offer what appears to be top dollar. The total deal is "valued at" are very large number. But, only 25% of that compensation is paid up front. The rest is paid out years after the deal closes. The problem? Private equity or investor buyers often don't want to pay or don't ever intend to pay the post-closing payments. Knowing your rights as the seller is importa

On April 1, 2026, Christopher Carmichael argued a significant case challenging how the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) conducted the recreational cannabis lottery in Chicago. The lawsuit brought by Well-Being Holistic Group, addresses whether Illinois lived up to its statements about equitably distributing cannabis licenses when the IDFPR allowed two groups affiliated with hundreds of applications to flood the lo

Henderson Parks is excited to announce that renowned trial lawyer and commercial litigator Lindsey D. G. Dates has joined the firm. Lindsey brings BigLaw and AmLaw 100 experience representing clients in major disputes to Henderson Parks. https://www.henderson-parks.com/lindseydates Henderson Parks is a corporate litigation and trial boutique, formed, in part, so that BigLaw partners could better align their practices with the needs of the clients they serve. The firm's la