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Expert Profile: Mark Skaist
Mark L. Skaist is a shareholder in the Newport Beach office of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, where he specializes in corporate and securities law. His practice focuses on public and private securities offerings, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property (including technology licensing, development and distribution transactions), primarily in the high technology/information technology industries. His clients, who range from early stage start-ups to large publicly traded companies, include those involved in network infrastructure technology, enterprise software, telecommunications and new media, as well as a number of venture capital and private equity firms.
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Answers By Mark Skaist


Is there a standard layout for contracts when buying out other businesses?
Answered by Mark Skaist   |   Posted in Legal Issues 314 days ago
Is an exclusivity agreement enforceable by law?
Answered by Mark Skaist   |   Posted in Legal Issues 316 days ago


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