Episode 48

Aug. 26, 2021

Topic: Legal Pitfalls in Pest Control

Guest: Mark Ruff, attorney, MHR Law

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In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of reporting conducive conditions and what else a PMP can do to reduce potential liability

• The issues with bundled services, the contracts for them and the technician training and licensure needed

• Mark's advice when it comes to non-competition/non-solicitation agreements at pest control companies

• How it's important to have sign-able non-competes before you decide to sell your business

• Other labor issues Mark runs into, including commissions, harassment law suits and the importance of employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) if you can afford it

• Mark's take on how a broker being a CPA can result in a better M&A process and deal for the seller

• How critical it is in M&A to hire experts with experience and relationships in the pest control industry

• What a PMP needs to understand about representations, warranties and indemnification obligations when drafting purchase agreements

• His take on holdbacks and earnouts in M&A deals

Resources mentioned:

• President's Biden's effort to limit noncompete agreements: Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

• Episode 28 with HR consultant Jean Seawright

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