Posts by Michael Mercurio, Esq.
Read Delete: Which Country Imports the Most Wine?
In 2018, the U.S. was the largest importer of wine bringing in more than $5 billion worth of the popular grape beverage. Closely trailing behind the U.S. was the UK, importing just under $4 billion worth of wine. While both the U.S. and UK remain significant importers of wine, Germany outpaced the two countries by importing the greatest volume of wine, ringing in at 383.0 million gallons.
Read MoreRead Delete: Oktoberfest Pumps Up Its Beer Prices Again
Munich, Germany – the welcoming home of Oktoberfest. However, what’s not so welcoming is the rising cost of beer. According…
Read MoreWhat M&A Buyers Lose by Keeping Their Closing Checklists to Themselves
I recently represented a group of business owners in the sale of their company. As with any merger or acquisition,…
Read MoreRead Delete: Record Settlement Is a Fraction of Google’s Revenue
YouTube and Google will pay $170 million to the FTC. The FTC accused the two companies of violating the U.S…
Read MoreRead Delete: The Highest-Valued Startups in the World
In a study from CB Insights, a Chinese AI company by the name of Bytedance is the highest-valued startup in…
Read MoreFour Reasons Sellers Have a Natural Disadvantage in M&A Transactions
“The roulette table pays nobody except him that keeps it. Nevertheless, a passion for gaming is common, though a passion…
Read MoreRead Delete: How Many Websites Are There?
In the year of 1991, the first ever website was published, and by 1994 there were almost 3,000 websites online.…
Read MoreRead Delete: The Phones Emitting the Most Radiation
Do you fall asleep with your phone under your pillow or have your phone in your pocket all day long…
Read MoreRead Delete: The Most Hated Office Jargon
According to a recent Glassdoor survey conducted in the UK, the saying “touch base” was the number one most hated…
Read MoreBeyond Finances: If You Don’t Consider a Business’ Practices, You’re Missing Half the Story
It seems like a win-win: Anya is buying Barry’s masonry business and both parties are happy with the transaction. The…
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