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05/28/2026

Big news for *Never Sell Alone*.

The new book from Dugan Kelley and Matthew Clarke is now available on Amazon and has already earned best seller placement.

Get your copy today.

Non-compete agreements are not “back to normal” just because the FTC’s nationwide ban did not take effect.Federal scruti...
05/28/2026

Non-compete agreements are not “back to normal” just because the FTC’s nationwide ban did not take effect.

Federal scrutiny remains. State laws are shifting. Texas has its own enforceability requirements. And healthcare businesses now face additional restrictions.

For business owners, the practical question is not simply whether non-competes are allowed.

It’s whether your current agreement would actually hold up when you need it.

Matt's latest article breaks down what business owners need to know about non-compete agreements in 2026, including:

• The current status of the FTC rule
• Why state law matters more than ever
• What Texas requires for enforceability
• Why healthcare businesses need a fresh review
• Practical steps for auditing existing agreements

Read the full article here: https://kelleyclarkelaw.com/non-compete-agreements-in-2026-what-every-business-owner-needs-to-know/

Never Sell Alone officially launches June 1!Written by Dugan Kelley and Matt Clarke, the book is built around a simple t...
05/27/2026

Never Sell Alone officially launches June 1!

Written by Dugan Kelley and Matt Clarke, the book is built around a simple truth: the strongest deals rarely happen in isolation. Behind every successful transaction is the right legal strategy, structure, and team.

Whether you’re buying a business, structuring a partnership, raising capital, or preparing for a sale, Never Sell Alone offers insight for investors, operators, and dealmakers navigating complex transactions.

Book link: https://a.co/d/01mFuPyD

Selling your business is one of those decisions where the mistakes usually show up late, but they start early.They start...
05/25/2026

Selling your business is one of those decisions where the mistakes usually show up late, but they start early.

They start when owners wait too long to prepare.
They start when they don’t know what buyers are going to ask for.
They start when legal, financial, tax, operational, and confidentiality issues are treated like afterthoughts.

That is why we wrote Never Sell Alone: What to Know Before Selling Your Business.

This book is for business owners who want to understand the sale process before they are in the middle of it.

You spent years building the business. Don’t sell it without knowing what comes next.

Available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43r11qR

In honor of Memorial Day, we invite you to join us in taking time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made...
05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, we invite you to join us in taking time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and preserve our freedom.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th, and will respond to any messages received during the closure as promptly as possible.

Wishing you a respectful and meaningful Memorial Day.

We’re excited to announce the release of Never Sell Alone: What to Know Before Selling Your Business by Dugan Kelley and...
05/22/2026

We’re excited to announce the release of Never Sell Alone: What to Know Before Selling Your Business by Dugan Kelley and Mathew Clarke.

For many owners, selling a business is the largest transaction of their life and one of the easiest places to make expensive mistakes. This new book offers practical guidance for owners who want to better understand the sale process, protect what they’ve built, and make informed decisions before moving forward.

Now available on Amazon! https://amzn.to/43r11qR

Selling a business is not just about finding a buyer.It is about preparing the business, protecting the owner, understan...
05/21/2026

Selling a business is not just about finding a buyer.

It is about preparing the business, protecting the owner, understanding the risks, and making informed decisions at every step.

Never Sell Alone: What to Know Before Selling Your Business is now available on Amazon.

A practical resource for business owners who want clarity before entering one of the most important transactions of their lives.

Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/43r11qR

Distress does not always mean the property is broken.In many multifamily situations, the real issue is that the original...
05/21/2026

Distress does not always mean the property is broken.

In many multifamily situations, the real issue is that the original capital structure no longer fits today’s debt environment. Higher borrowing costs, refinancing pressure, operating strain, and investor friction can quickly turn a manageable problem into a lender-driven outcome.

In this article, Jon Keith outlines practical options for distressed multifamily owners, sponsors, syndicators, and investors — including workouts, recapitalizations, sales, deeds in lieu, receiverships, litigation, and bankruptcy considerations.

The key is acting early enough to preserve options.

Read the full article here: https://kelleyclarkelaw.com/distressed-multifamily-properties-what-to-do/

When a multifamily property comes under financial pressure, most owners want to pick up the phone. Call the lender. Call...
05/20/2026

When a multifamily property comes under financial pressure, most owners want to pick up the phone. Call the lender. Call a broker. Figure out the exit.

Before you negotiate anything, you need to know what you're actually working with.

These five documents tell you where your real leverage is. They also reveal the risks you may not have mapped yet.

Most multifamily owners don't lose value because the property failed. They lose it because they waited too long to act a...
05/18/2026

Most multifamily owners don't lose value because the property failed. They lose it because they waited too long to act and by the time the lender moved, the options were already narrowing.

These five signals don't mean it's over. They mean it's time to get ahead of it.

If any of these look familiar, the earlier you engage counsel, the more control you keep.

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