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Once a business owner has identified a prospective purchaser of his or her business, a letter of intent will typically be entered into. All too often, merger and acquisition (M&A) lawyers are engaged ...

LOIs start negotiations and clarify initial deal points but are not legally binding. Common in real estate and M&A, LOIs signal readiness to engage in due diligence. Terms in an LOI often evolve as ...

After submitting your supplemental applications, it is normal to experience a lull before you receive your first interview offer. Most applicants find this waiting period unsettling, especially if ...

The customer and the vendor sometimes enter into a letter of intent or letter of authorization (LOI) to jump-start an outsourcing transaction that has been delayed or mired in protracted negotiations.

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The letter of intent does not commit the city to the solar project but is needed to qualify the project for federal ...