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Overview
Don't Let the Fine Print Sink Your Client's Business
Small business owners are among the most vulnerable clients in your practice - and when they need capital to grow, survive, or pivot, one wrong financing decision can unravel everything. From predatory merchant cash advances to balloon-payment traps and hidden personal guarantee clauses, the small business lending landscape is riddled with pitfalls that even sophisticated borrowers miss. This fast-paced, practical session cuts through the noise. In just 60 minutes, you'll walk away with a clear framework for spotting high-risk financing structures, advising clients on what to watch for before they sign, and identifying the clauses most likely to trigger default, personal liability, or lender overreach. Whether your clients are taking out an SBA loan, a line of credit, or a revenue-based advance, you'll be equipped to protect them (and your practice). Register today!
- Spot the most dangerous clauses in small business loan agreements before your clients sign.
- Understand where merchant cash advances, revenue-based financing, and alternative lenders create risk.
- Advise clients on personal guarantees, confession of judgment clauses, and UCC blanket liens.
- Recognize lender overreach and predatory terms that may violate state and federal law.
- Build a practical due diligence checklist you can use in every small business financing engagement.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Common Financing Types: SBA Loans, Lines of Credit, Term Loans, MCAs, and Revenue-Based Financing
- How Lenders Structure Deals to Maximize Yield at Borrower Expense
- The Most Dangerous Clauses to Know
- Personal Guarantee Provisions: What Clients Actually Agree to
- Confession of Judgment (COJ) Clauses: Status by State and Practical Impact
- How UCC Blanket Liens Restrict Future Financing and Business Operations
- Balloon Payments, Prepayment Penalties, and Hidden Fee Structures
- Material Adverse Change (MAC) Clauses and Lender Acceleration Rights
- Merchant Cash Advances and Alternative Lenders
- MCA vs. Loan: Why the Distinction Matters Legally
- Factor Rates, Holdback Percentages, and True Cost of Capital
- Stacking and Re-Advance Traps
- Regulatory Landscape: State-Level Disclosure Laws and Emerging Federal Oversight
- Due Diligence Checklist for Small Business Financing Engagements
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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1 Total |
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Arizona CPE for Accountants |
|
1 Total |
| New York CPE for Accountants |
|
1 Total |
| Washington CPE for Accountants |
|
1 Total |
| Wisconsin CPE for Accountants |
|
1.2 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
1 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| CPE for Accountants/NASBA |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
1 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
1 Total |
| NFPA |
|
0 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total |
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Agenda
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Small Business Financing Traps to Avoid
- Common Financing Types: SBA Loans, Lines of Credit, Term Loans, MCAs, and Revenue-Based Financing
- How Lenders Structure Deals to Maximize Yield at Borrower Expense
- The Most Dangerous Clauses to Know
- Personal Guarantee Provisions: What Clients Actually Agree to
- Confession of Judgment (COJ) Clauses: Status by State and Practical Impact
- How UCC Blanket Liens Restrict Future Financing and Business Operations
- Balloon Payments, Prepayment Penalties, and Hidden Fee Structures
- Material Adverse Change (MAC) Clauses and Lender Acceleration Rights
- Merchant Cash Advances and Alternative Lenders
- MCA vs. Loan: Why the Distinction Matters Legally
- Factor Rates, Holdback Percentages, and True Cost of Capital
- Stacking and Re-Advance Traps
- Regulatory Landscape: State-Level Disclosure Laws and Emerging Federal Oversight
- Due Diligence Checklist for Small Business Financing Engagements
Who Should Attend
This legal course is for attorneys. Accountants, business advisers, and paralegals will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Thomas Cammack
is founder of Cammack Law PLLC. Prior to starting his own firm, he gained experience at a large personal injury firm, focusing on severe injury cases. He has handled both plaintiff's employment cases and employment defense litigation, with experience across Texas and the United States. His practice includes all aspects of employment law and serious personal injury matters in both state and federal courts - from initial client intake through jury verdict, judgment collection, and appeals. In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Cammack is also a practicing mediator. He has managed a docket of over 100 clients, with both pre-litigation and litigation matters involving a broad range of issues including: the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, commercial vehicle claims, construction and contract disputes, Department of Labor hearings, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, MSPB appeals, negligence claims, premises liability, OSHA, Section 1981 and 1983, Title VII, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Texas Labor Code, Texas Tort Claims Act, UM/UIM claims, USERRA, whistleblower and retaliation claims, and more. Mr. Cammack is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is admitted to practice in Texas. Mr. Cammack earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law.
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