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Key Takeaways

• An arm's length transaction ensures fair market value by keeping parties independent and unaffiliated.
• It is crucial in real estate, tax assessments, and international transfer pricing.
• Non-arm’s length transactions can lead to tax issues, financing difficulties, and legal complications.
• Legal tests (e.g., common control, acting in concert) help determine arm's length status.
• Documentation like an “Affidavit of Arm's Length Transaction” may be required in certain real estate scenarios.

What Is an Arm's Length Transaction?

"Arm's length" refers to a legal transaction in which buyers and sellers of products or services have no relationship to one another either by blood, marriage, or business dealings. Without a relationship, buyers and sellers can act independently. Without previous ties, an arm's length transaction makes sure neither person feels pressured by the other or acts in connection with one

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Key Takeaways

• A subscription agreement outlines the sale of private company shares to an investor, defining terms like price, quantity, rights, and restrictions.
• These agreements are commonly used in private placements, limited partnerships, and venture capital arrangements.
• They allow companies to raise capital without SEC registration under Regulation D exemptions.
• Accredited investors typically participate, and they must meet strict financial criteria.
• Terms often include indemnity, confidentiality, and non-compete clauses.
• Private placement memoranda often accompany subscription agreements, providing crucial company and financial disclosures.

What Is a Subscription Agreement?

A subscription agreement is between a company and a private investor to sell a specific nu

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• Cyber law or internet law is concerned with online privacy, data protection, intellectual property rights, and cybercrime.

• Key regulations such as GDPR, COPPA, and CCPA ensure the privacy of users as they interact online.

• Copyrights, patents and trademarks are crucial for protecting your content when you share them online.

• Cyber law is concerned with many different branches–including e-Commerce and consumer protection.

As our society becomes more and more connected with the rise in digital technology and communication, understanding

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Key Takeaways

• Representations are statements of fact made before or during a contract's formation to induce another party to enter into the agreement. False representations can lead to misrepresentation claims and potentially rescind the contract.
• Warranties are promises made within a contract that certain facts or conditions are true. Breaching a warranty usually results in a breach of contract claim, but it doesn't necessarily terminate the contract unless it's a condition.
• Legal Implications: The breach of a representation can result in rescission or damages, while breaching a warranty typically leads to a claim for damages.
• Distinction Between Warranties and Representations: Understanding the differences is crucial for effective contract drafting and risk allocation. Misclassifying these terms can lead to significant legal consequences.

What are Representations and Warranties?

Representations and warranties in busines

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