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Corporate Governance
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Jul 8, 2020
Investors Exercising Blocking Rights May Be Sued for Breach of Fiduciary Duties
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Jul 6, 2020
Delaware Court Cases Highlight the Importance of Directors’ Duty to Monitor
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Apr 12, 2020
Virtual Shareholder Meetings In Light Of Coronavirus
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Dec 1, 2019
Delaware Court Addresses 'Murky' Area Of Records Demands
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Nov 15, 2019
Delaware Court Allows Stockholder To Inspect AI Company's Books
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Sep 12, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies No Presumption Of Confidentiality In Records Request
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Aug 19, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Revives Caremark Claim Over Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak
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Apr 14, 2019
SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales
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Mar 8, 2019
Founder's Stock: Should You Subject It To Vesting Before A Venture Financing?
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Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund
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Feb 21, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Allows Email Inspection In Books & Records Suit
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Jan 2, 2019
Corporate Forum Selection Provision Not Applicable to Securities Law Claims
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Dec 26, 2018
Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies MFW Framework In Take Private Transaction
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Oct 24, 2018
In A First, California To Require Public Companies Have Female Directors
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Oct 10, 2018
Delaware Divisive Merger Statute Takes Effect
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Oct 3, 2018
Super Voting Stock: The Advantages and Pitfalls
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Sep 9, 2018
Delaware Court Says Stockholder Entitled To Merger-Related Emails, Communications
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Jul 22, 2018
Delaware Legislation Allowing For Division Of LLCs Moves To Governor's Desk
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Jun 24, 2018
Fourth Circuit Says Yes, Reverse Veil Piercing Is Allowed In Delaware
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Jun 21, 2018
Challenge To Stock Reclassification Tossed Under MFW Framework
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Jun 17, 2018
Delaware Court Allows Fiduciary Claims Over Venture Capital Firm's Alleged Self-Dealing
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May 13, 2018
Chancery Court Says Bylaws, Stockholder Agreement Make Ineffective Bid To Oust TradingScreen CEO
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May 9, 2018
Director Compensation Pursuant to Discretionary Equity Plans are Reviewed Using the Entire Fairness Standard
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May 7, 2018
Chancery Court Provides Guidance On 'Void' vs. 'Voidable' Stock Issuances
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Mar 26, 2018
Are ICO Tokens Securities? Federal Court Poised To Answer For First Time
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Mar 13, 2018
SEC Says Many Online Trading Platforms For Cryptocurrencies Should Be Registered
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Mar 10, 2018
SEC Charges Defunct Bitcoin Trading Platform With Operating Unregistered Securities Exchange
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Feb 26, 2018
Delaware Supreme Court Ruling In Dell Appraisal Case Emphasizes Importance Of Deal Price
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Jan 16, 2018
SEC Suspends Studio's Reg A+ Exemption Over CPA Snafu
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Nov 7, 2017
Tezos Co-Founder Hit With Potential Class Action Over $232M ICO
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Oct 25, 2017
Report Finds Just 1 In 10 ICO Tokens In Use After Sale
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Oct 25, 2017
What Is A Series LLC?
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Oct 23, 2017
What Should Be The Interest Rate On A Convertible Note (AKA Bridge Note)?
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Oct 2, 2017
SEC Alleges Two ICOs Defrauded Investors
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Sep 17, 2017
SEC Warns Investors About Dangers of SAFEs
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Aug 31, 2017
Registration Rights: What You Need To Know
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Jul 19, 2017
GoodCents Preferred Stockholders Not Entitled to Liquidation Preference
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Jul 17, 2017
When Can a Board Resignation be a Breach of Fiduciary Duties?
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Jul 6, 2017
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Decision Permitting Energy Transfer To Exit Williams Merger
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Jul 6, 2017
Delaware Corporate Law Amendments Would Be Another Step Forward For Blockchain
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Jul 6, 2017
SEC Study Highlights "Troubling Characteristics" Of OTC Stock
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Jul 5, 2017
How Can a Delaware Corporation Validate Defective Past Acts?
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Jun 27, 2017
Delaware Ruling Provides Cautionary Tale Against Favoring Preferred Stockholders
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Jun 22, 2017
Precision And Drafting: Keys To Ensure Your Agreement To Negotiate In Good Faith Will Be Enforceable
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Apr 30, 2017
SEC Adopts JOBS Act Inflation Adjustments
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Apr 23, 2017
Use Caution When Entering Into Side Letters With Investors
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Apr 16, 2017
Delaware Chancery Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Board Compensation Awards
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Feb 10, 2017
In California, Non-Voting Shares Aren't Always What They Seem
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Feb 9, 2017
When Abstaining From A DIRECTOR Vote Isn’t Enough To Avoid Liability
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Feb 5, 2017
FTC Increases HSR Act Reporting Thresholds
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Feb 3, 2017
Delaware Supreme Court Revives Zynga Suit, Provides Guidance On Director Independence
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Jan 27, 2017
Delaware Court Finds Paylocity's Fee-Shifting Bylaw Invalid
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Jan 20, 2017
Courts Gives Online Retailers Hope Amid Wave Of TCCWNA Lawsuits
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Jan 20, 2017
Facebook Beats TCCWNA Claims With California Choice-Of-Law Clause
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Jan 13, 2017
CAFC Decision A Reminder Of Potential Issues With Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications
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Jan 12, 2017
Appeals Court Finds MP3 Company Lost DMCA Safe Harbor Protection
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Jan 11, 2017
SEC Adopts Changes To Form ADV, Recordkeeping Requirements For Investment Advisers
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Jan 3, 2017
Consumer Warranties Welcomed To The Digital Age With E-Warranty Act
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Dec 31, 2016
Should Parties in Merger and Acquisition Transactions Seek Representation and Warranty Insurance (RWI)?
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Dec 30, 2016
FINRA Expels First Member For Regulation Crowdfunding Violations
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Dec 19, 2016
SEC Adopts New Rule 147A To Facilitate Interstate Securities Offerings
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Dec 14, 2016
Rule 504 Of Reg D Could Become More Useful Following SEC Amendments
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Dec 13, 2016
California Tightens Data Breach Notification Law
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Dec 5, 2016
Sandbagging In M&A Deals: What Does Silence Mean?
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Dec 1, 2016
Delaware Court Clarifies “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” In M&A Deal
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Nov 30, 2016
Shareholder Inspection Rights In Delaware
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Nov 29, 2016
Shareholder Inspection Rights In California
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Nov 6, 2016
Corporate Dissolution: An Alternative To Business Bankruptcy
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Oct 18, 2016
NY AG Targets Non-Competes: What This Means For Employers
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Oct 18, 2016
California Limits Employers' Use Of Forum Selection, Choice Of Venue Provisions
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Sep 29, 2016
How Should the Conversion Discount for Convertible Notes be Determined?
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Sep 27, 2016
Regulation A+ Post-Effective Filing Obligations
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Sep 21, 2016
Trademark Considerations in Selecting a Business Name
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Sep 19, 2016
How to Maintain Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A Deals
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Sep 16, 2016
How To Set the Price Cap in a Convertible Note Round
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Aug 22, 2016
Does My Company Need to Issue Stock Certificates?
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Aug 22, 2016
California's Bulk Sales Law - A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer
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Aug 16, 2016
The Yelp Bill: California Bans Non-Disparagement Clauses In Consumer Contracts
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Aug 15, 2016
Forum-Selection Bylaws Find Support In California Federal Court
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Aug 7, 2016
Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don'ts
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Aug 7, 2016
How to Avoid Successor Liability in Asset Acquisitions
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Jul 26, 2016
How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing
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Jul 19, 2016
SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing
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Jun 3, 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: Changing The Landscape Of Trade Secrets Claims
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Jun 2, 2016
Be Wary Of Potential Pitfalls With Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications
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Jun 2, 2016
LLC vs Corporation: Which Type Of Entity Should I Form?
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May 15, 2016
Seed Round Financing: Convertible Note vs. Series A Preferred Stock
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Sep 23, 2013
Unpaid Internships - Traps for the Unwary
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Aug 20, 2013
Selling Securities to Unaccredited Investors
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Aug 30, 2011
INVESTORS BEWARE: Delaware Court Interprets Meaning of "Funds Legally Available" for Stock Redemptions
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Jan 31, 2011
What is a Qualified Small Business?
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Jan 31, 2011
What is Qualified Small Business Stock?
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Jan 31, 2011
Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Elimination of Capital Gains on QSBS Stock
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Employment
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Jun 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Relaxes Requirements for PPP Loan Forgiveness
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May 25, 2020
Small Business Administration Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and New Interim Final Rule
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Apr 12, 2020
CARES Act and The Paycheck Protection Program for VC and PE Backed Companies
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Sep 29, 2019
California Law Expands Supreme Court Worker Classification Ruling
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Sep 29, 2019
California Courts Trend Toward Striking Down Employee Non-Solicitation Clauses
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Sep 15, 2019
Chancery Court Refuses To Enforce Choice Of Law Provision In Employment Dispute
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Feb 25, 2019
California Updates Waiver Language Common In Settlement Agreements
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Jan 7, 2019
Chancery Court Opens Door For Enforcement Of Non-Competes Against California Employees
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Nov 1, 2018
California Makes It Easier For Workers To Bring Sexual Harassment Claims
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Jun 21, 2018
California's New Ban-The-Box Law Puts Limits On Employers' Use Of Criminal History In Hiring Decisions
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May 15, 2018
California Supreme Court Deals A Blow To Gig Economy With Worker Classification Ruling
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Oct 31, 2017
New California Law Will Prevent Employers From Asking Applicant's Salary History
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Aug 29, 2017
Emails To Private Attorney On Company System Not Privileged
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Aug 2, 2017
Are Non-Solicitation/No-Hire Agreements Enforceable In California?
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Jul 9, 2017
Do Invitations To 'Connect' On LinkedIn Violate Non-Solicitation Agreements?
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Jun 21, 2017
Revoking Severance Offers for 40+ Year Old Employees
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Jun 4, 2017
New York City Provides Freelance Workers With New Protections Against Wage Theft
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Apr 2, 2017
Ninth Circuit Finds Liability Waivers In FCRA Disclosures A Willful Violation
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Feb 17, 2017
When Commissioned Employees Are Entitled to Overtime In California
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Feb 1, 2017
U-Haul Case A Reminder Not to use Unenforceable Non-Compete Clauses In California
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Jan 30, 2017
DHS Issues Rule To Help Foreign Startup Founders Enter The U.S.
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Jan 10, 2017
Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act Aims To Encourage Stock Options and restricted stock units For Startup Employees
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Dec 13, 2016
California Tightens Data Breach Notification Law
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Dec 1, 2016
Independent Contractor Or Employee? What Businesses Need To Know
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Oct 18, 2016
NY AG Targets Non-Competes: What This Means For Employers
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Oct 18, 2016
California Limits Employers' Use Of Forum Selection, Choice Of Venue Provisions
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Aug 14, 2016
Changes Made To Section 83(b) Election With Electronic Tax Returns In Mind
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Jun 3, 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: Changing The Landscape Of Trade Secrets Claims
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May 15, 2016
Catch-Up Distributions For Profits Interests
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Mar 17, 2016
Contractors And Copyrights: What Employers Should Look Out For
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Sep 23, 2013
Unpaid Internships - Traps for the Unwary
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Aug 14, 2013
Equity Incentives for LLCs and Partnerships
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Equity Incentives
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Mar 7, 2019
Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock
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Oct 3, 2018
Super Voting Stock: The Advantages and Pitfalls
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Jul 22, 2018
Credit Karma Hit With $160K Fine For Stock Option Failures
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Jun 23, 2018
Encouraging Employee Ownership: Rule 701 and the Growth Act
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May 9, 2018
Director Compensation Pursuant to Discretionary Equity Plans are Reviewed Using the Entire Fairness Standard
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Oct 17, 2017
SEC Committee Recommends Changes To Simplify Rule 701
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Aug 31, 2017
Registration Rights: What You Need To Know
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Jun 27, 2017
Delaware Ruling Provides Cautionary Tale Against Favoring Preferred Stockholders
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Apr 16, 2017
Delaware Chancery Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Board Compensation Awards
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Feb 17, 2017
Phantom Stock: An Attractive Incentive With Some Potential Pitfalls
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Feb 10, 2017
In California, Non-Voting Shares Aren't Always What They Seem
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Jan 10, 2017
Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act Aims To Encourage Stock Options and restricted stock units For Startup Employees
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Oct 20, 2016
What Is A Liquidation Preference On Preferred Stock (And Why Should You Care)?
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Sep 28, 2016
What is the Difference Between Non-Participating and Participating Preferred Stock?
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Aug 14, 2016
Changes Made To Section 83(b) Election With Electronic Tax Returns In Mind
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May 15, 2016
Catch-Up Distributions For Profits Interests
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Aug 14, 2013
Equity Incentives for LLCs and Partnerships
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Formation Issues
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Sep 1, 2020
Stockholder Beware, Delaware Chancery Court upholds "Loser Pays" Provision
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Mar 18, 2020
SEC Proposes Raise To Reg A+, Crowdfunding Limits
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Jan 5, 2020
SEC Proposal Would Expand 'Accredited Investor' Definition
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Jul 24, 2019
Kik ICO Showdown May Reverberate Across Crypto Industry
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Jun 10, 2019
SEC Sues Social Media Co. Over $100 Million ICO
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Apr 14, 2019
SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales
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Mar 8, 2019
Founder's Stock: Should You Subject It To Vesting Before A Venture Financing?
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Mar 7, 2019
Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock
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Mar 6, 2019
Crypto Firm Escapes Fine After Self-Reporting Unregistered ICO
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Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund
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Feb 3, 2019
House Bill Would Exclude Digital Currencies From Definition Of A Security
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Jan 4, 2019
SEC Publishes Final Rule Expanding Regulation A To Reporting Companies
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Dec 31, 2018
SEC Further Clarifies Some Tokens May Not Be Securities
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Oct 24, 2018
In A First, California To Require Public Companies Have Female Directors
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Oct 10, 2018
Delaware Divisive Merger Statute Takes Effect
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Oct 3, 2018
Super Voting Stock: The Advantages and Pitfalls
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Jul 22, 2018
Delaware Legislation Allowing For Division Of LLCs Moves To Governor's Desk
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Jun 21, 2018
India Central Bank Cracks Down On Cryptocurrencies
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Jun 13, 2018
Regulation A+ Now Available To Reporting Companies
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Apr 26, 2018
SEC Chair Gives Example of Token That Isn't a Security
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Mar 26, 2018
Are ICO Tokens Securities? Federal Court Poised To Answer For First Time
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Jan 16, 2018
SEC Suspends Studio's Reg A+ Exemption Over CPA Snafu
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Dec 19, 2017
What the New Tax Bill Means for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Investors
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Dec 13, 2017
SEC Chair Issues Cautionary Statement About ICOs
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Nov 20, 2017
SEC Warns Celebrity ICO Endorsments May Be Breaking The Law
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Nov 15, 2017
Four Items Every Startup Should Consider When Engaging a Startup Lawyer
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Nov 7, 2017
Tezos Co-Founder Hit With Potential Class Action Over $232M ICO
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Oct 25, 2017
Report Finds Just 1 In 10 ICO Tokens In Use After Sale
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Oct 25, 2017
What Is A Series LLC?
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Oct 23, 2017
What Should Be The Interest Rate On A Convertible Note (AKA Bridge Note)?
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Oct 12, 2017
A First Look at Equity Crowdfunding in the US: Q1 & Q2 2017
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Sep 17, 2017
SEC Warns Investors About Dangers of SAFEs
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Sep 13, 2017
SEC Finds Securities Laws Apply To Some Initial Coin Offerings
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Jul 17, 2017
What is a Seed Financing?
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Jul 6, 2017
SEC Study Highlights "Troubling Characteristics" Of OTC Stock
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Jul 5, 2017
How Can a Delaware Corporation Validate Defective Past Acts?
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Jun 21, 2017
SEC Releases White Paper On Regulation Crowdfunding
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Jun 21, 2017
Regulation A+ Outpaces Regulation A Activity, SEC White Paper Says
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Apr 23, 2017
Use Caution When Entering Into Side Letters With Investors
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Feb 4, 2017
What Is An Accredited Investor?
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Jan 12, 2017
SEC Provides Guidance On Integration Under Reg D
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Jan 5, 2017
California Private Fund Adviser Exemption
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Dec 31, 2016
SEC Provides Guidance On Regulation A+
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Oct 20, 2016
Drag-Along Provisions: What Startups Need To Know
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Oct 20, 2016
What Is A Liquidation Preference On Preferred Stock (And Why Should You Care)?
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Sep 29, 2016
How Should the Conversion Discount for Convertible Notes be Determined?
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Sep 28, 2016
What is the Difference Between Non-Participating and Participating Preferred Stock?
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Sep 27, 2016
Anti-Dilution Provisions For Preferred Stock
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Sep 27, 2016
Representations And Warranties In Convertible Notes
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Sep 27, 2016
Regulation A+ Post-Effective Filing Obligations
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Sep 21, 2016
Trademark Considerations in Selecting a Business Name
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Sep 16, 2016
How To Set the Price Cap in a Convertible Note Round
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Aug 22, 2016
Does My Company Need to Issue Stock Certificates?
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Aug 16, 2016
Laws Surrounding Finders Fees Continue To Evolve
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Aug 16, 2016
California Creates Finders Fee Exemption For Unregistered Persons
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Aug 15, 2016
SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect
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Aug 15, 2016
Forum-Selection Bylaws Find Support In California Federal Court
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Aug 14, 2016
Changes Made To Section 83(b) Election With Electronic Tax Returns In Mind
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Jul 26, 2016
Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital
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Jul 26, 2016
How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing
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Jul 19, 2016
SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing
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Jun 29, 2016
SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For 'Qualified Clients'
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Jun 6, 2016
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – A New Exemption from SEC Registration
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Jun 2, 2016
LLC vs Corporation: Which Type Of Entity Should I Form?
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May 29, 2016
How To Calculate (And Affect) Series A Price Per Share
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May 29, 2016
Majority Rules: Why A Majority Of Stakeholders Should Be Able To Amend Convertible Notes
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May 29, 2016
Convertible Notes: The Maturity Date Is Reached Before A Financing. Now What?
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May 15, 2016
Catch-Up Distributions For Profits Interests
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May 15, 2016
Seed Round Financing: Convertible Note vs. Series A Preferred Stock
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May 1, 2016
What Is A Management Rights Letter And Why Do Venture Funds Ask For Them?
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Aug 14, 2013
Equity Incentives for LLCs and Partnerships
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Intellectual Property
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Nov 11, 2019
Deadlines For DMCA Agent Renewals Fast Approaching
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Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund
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Aug 9, 2018
Doing Business Overseas? You Need To Know About BE-120
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Sep 21, 2017
What Happens To A Trademark Licensee When The Licensor Is In Bankruptcy?
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Aug 13, 2017
Interbake Can't Terminate Mrs. Fields' Cookie Deal Based On MAE Clause
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May 19, 2017
Oh No They Didn’t! Websites Can Lose DMCA Protection By Using Moderators
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Jan 13, 2017
CAFC Decision A Reminder Of Potential Issues With Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications
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Jan 12, 2017
Appeals Court Finds MP3 Company Lost DMCA Safe Harbor Protection
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Jan 10, 2017
The Consumer Review Fairness Act Signed Into Law - No More Yelp Gag Clauses
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Oct 18, 2016
NY AG Targets Non-Competes: What This Means For Employers
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Sep 15, 2016
Why Non-Disclosure Agreements May Not be Appropriate During Initial Discussions
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Jul 26, 2016
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: ARE THEY VALID IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS?
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Jun 3, 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: Changing The Landscape Of Trade Secrets Claims
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Jun 2, 2016
Be Wary Of Potential Pitfalls With Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Sep 1, 2020
Stockholder Beware, Delaware Chancery Court upholds "Loser Pays" Provision
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Jan 20, 2020
Delaware Court Says Boston Scientific Must Finish Merger With Channel
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Dec 1, 2019
Delaware Court Addresses 'Murky' Area Of Records Demands
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Aug 28, 2019
Delaware Chancery Court Finds Radixx Pre-Merger Emails Off Limits In Litigation
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Mar 25, 2019
'End Date' Means What It Says In Delaware
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Mar 6, 2019
FTC Announces Revised HSR Notification Thresholds For 2019
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Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund
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Feb 3, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms MAE Ruling Allowing Fresenius To Terminate Akorn Merger
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Dec 26, 2018
Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies MFW Framework In Take Private Transaction
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Nov 12, 2018
Alleged Breaches Don't Excuse Post From Contractual Remittance Obligations, Delaware Court Rules
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Sep 9, 2018
Delaware Court Says Stockholder Entitled To Merger-Related Emails, Communications
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Feb 26, 2018
Delaware Supreme Court Ruling In Dell Appraisal Case Emphasizes Importance Of Deal Price
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Feb 12, 2018
U.S. House Of Reps. Passes M&A Broker Exemption
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Dec 19, 2017
What the New Tax Bill Means for Startups, Entrepreneurs and Investors
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Aug 26, 2017
Delaware Chancery Court Sends Dispute Over Purchase Price Adjustment To Auditor
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Aug 13, 2017
Interbake Can't Terminate Mrs. Fields' Cookie Deal Based On MAE Clause
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Aug 9, 2017
Fraud Carveouts in M&A Transactions Must be Crafted Carefully to Avoid Ambiguity
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Jul 6, 2017
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Decision Permitting Energy Transfer To Exit Williams Merger
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Jun 22, 2017
Precision And Drafting: Keys To Ensure Your Agreement To Negotiate In Good Faith Will Be Enforceable
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May 16, 2017
Structuring Earnounts In M&A Transactions
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Dec 31, 2016
Should Parties in Merger and Acquisition Transactions Seek Representation and Warranty Insurance (RWI)?
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Dec 19, 2016
SEC Adopts New Rule 147A To Facilitate Interstate Securities Offerings
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Dec 14, 2016
Rule 504 Of Reg D Could Become More Useful Following SEC Amendments
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Dec 5, 2016
Sandbagging In M&A Deals: What Does Silence Mean?
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Dec 1, 2016
Delaware Court Clarifies “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” In M&A Deal
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Sep 19, 2016
How to Maintain Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A Deals
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Sep 15, 2016
Why Non-Disclosure Agreements May Not be Appropriate During Initial Discussions
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Aug 22, 2016
California's Bulk Sales Law - A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer
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Aug 15, 2016
Forum-Selection Bylaws Find Support In California Federal Court
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Aug 7, 2016
How to Avoid Successor Liability in Asset Acquisitions
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Mergers & Acquisitions
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Reference Materials
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Jun 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Relaxes Requirements for PPP Loan Forgiveness
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May 7, 2020
UPDATE: Federal Reserve Expands Scope Of Small, Mid-Size Business Loan Program
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Apr 28, 2020
Federal Reserve Unveils $600M Loan Program For Small, Medium Businesses
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Apr 12, 2020
Electronic Signatures and Remote Notarization In Coronavirus
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Apr 12, 2020
CARES Act and The Paycheck Protection Program for VC and PE Backed Companies
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Mar 8, 2020
SEC Clarifies Investment Advisers' Fiduciary Duties
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Jan 5, 2020
SEC Proposal Would Expand 'Accredited Investor' Definition
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Dec 1, 2019
Delaware Court Addresses 'Murky' Area Of Records Demands
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Nov 11, 2019
Deadlines For DMCA Agent Renewals Fast Approaching
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Sep 12, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies No Presumption Of Confidentiality In Records Request
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Jul 30, 2019
SEC Approves Token Sale Through Regulation A+
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Jun 6, 2019
What Is A Co-Sale Right?
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May 28, 2019
Vesting On Founders Stock - What Is It?
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May 28, 2019
What Are Registration Rights?
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May 23, 2019
What Is A Liquidation Preference?
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May 23, 2019
What Is Valuation?
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May 12, 2019
FTC Sues iBackPack Creator Over 'Deceptive' Crowdfunding Scheme
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Apr 14, 2019
SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales
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Mar 7, 2019
Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock
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Mar 6, 2019
FTC Announces Revised HSR Notification Thresholds For 2019
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Mar 6, 2019
On Second Thought, Blockvest Tokens Are Securities: Judge
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Feb 25, 2019
California Updates Waiver Language Common In Settlement Agreements
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Feb 21, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Allows Email Inspection In Books & Records Suit
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Feb 3, 2019
House Bill Would Exclude Digital Currencies From Definition Of A Security
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Jan 4, 2019
SEC Publishes Final Rule Expanding Regulation A To Reporting Companies
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Dec 31, 2018
SEC Further Clarifies Some Tokens May Not Be Securities
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Dec 15, 2018
Cryptocurrency Fund Hit With $50K Fine For Failing To Verify Investor Status
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Dec 15, 2018
Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled Settle SEC's ICO Touting Violation Cases
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Nov 29, 2018
Judge Says SEC Hasn't Shown Blockvest Tokens Are Securities
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Nov 17, 2018
SEC Levies First Penalties For 'Non-Fraud' Token Offerings
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Nov 16, 2018
California To Require Security Features For IoT Devices
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Oct 27, 2018
New Treasury Dept. Program Requires Reporting Of Certain Transactions
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Aug 28, 2018
SEC Hits ICO Founder With Penalties Over Token Bounty Program
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Aug 27, 2018
SEC Official Says Ether Not A Security In Groundbreaking Speech
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Aug 9, 2018
Doing Business Overseas? You Need To Know About BE-120
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Jun 21, 2018
Expicit Statements Not Needed To Revoke Settement Offer
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Jun 21, 2018
India Central Bank Cracks Down On Cryptocurrencies
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Jun 21, 2018
U.S. Regulators Weigh In On Virtual Currencies
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Jun 13, 2018
Regulation A+ Now Available To Reporting Companies
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Apr 26, 2018
SEC Chair Gives Example of Token That Isn't a Security
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Mar 26, 2018
Are ICO Tokens Securities? Federal Court Poised To Answer For First Time
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Mar 13, 2018
SEC Says Many Online Trading Platforms For Cryptocurrencies Should Be Registered
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Mar 11, 2018
What Are Conversions Right And Voting Rights?
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Mar 10, 2018
SEC Charges Defunct Bitcoin Trading Platform With Operating Unregistered Securities Exchange
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Feb 26, 2018
Delaware Supreme Court Ruling In Dell Appraisal Case Emphasizes Importance Of Deal Price
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Feb 20, 2018
SEC Chair Says Agency On 'High Alert' For ICO Violations
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Feb 15, 2018
California Passes Updates To Automatic Renewal Law
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Feb 12, 2018
U.S. House Of Reps. Passes M&A Broker Exemption
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Jan 16, 2018
SEC Suspends Studio's Reg A+ Exemption Over CPA Snafu
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Nov 20, 2017
SEC Warns Celebrity ICO Endorsments May Be Breaking The Law
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Nov 11, 2017
What Is The Howey Test?
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Oct 26, 2017
What Is A Dividend Preference?
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Oct 26, 2017
What Is Preferred Stock?
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Oct 25, 2017
What Is A Series LLC?
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Oct 24, 2017
What Is A Redemption Right?
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Oct 9, 2017
SEC Publishes CDIs On Rules 147, 503, 504 and Reg A
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Oct 2, 2017
SEC Alleges Two ICOs Defrauded Investors
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Aug 3, 2017
What Is Fully-Diluted Capitalization?
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Jul 17, 2017
What is a Seed Financing?
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Jul 6, 2017
Delaware Corporate Law Amendments Would Be Another Step Forward For Blockchain
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Jul 6, 2017
Shareholders Rights To Annual Report Under California Law
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Jun 21, 2017
SEC Releases White Paper On Regulation Crowdfunding
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Jun 21, 2017
Regulation A+ Outpaces Regulation A Activity, SEC White Paper Says
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Jun 16, 2017
Scrutiny Of IoT Device Makers Continues With NY AG Safetech Settlement
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May 16, 2017
Structuring Earnounts In M&A Transactions
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May 3, 2017
Electronic Signatures In Consumer Agreements
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Apr 18, 2017
Using Business Email? Beware Can-SPAM
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Feb 17, 2017
Phantom Stock: An Attractive Incentive With Some Potential Pitfalls
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Feb 5, 2017
FTC Increases HSR Act Reporting Thresholds
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Feb 4, 2017
What Is An Accredited Investor?
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Jan 30, 2017
DHS Issues Rule To Help Foreign Startup Founders Enter The U.S.
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Jan 27, 2017
Delaware Court Finds Paylocity's Fee-Shifting Bylaw Invalid
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Jan 20, 2017
Courts Gives Online Retailers Hope Amid Wave Of TCCWNA Lawsuits
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Jan 12, 2017
SEC Provides Guidance On Integration Under Reg D
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Jan 11, 2017
SEC Adopts Changes To Form ADV, Recordkeeping Requirements For Investment Advisers
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Jan 5, 2017
California Private Fund Adviser Exemption
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Jan 3, 2017
Consumer Warranties Welcomed To The Digital Age With E-Warranty Act
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Dec 31, 2016
Should Parties in Merger and Acquisition Transactions Seek Representation and Warranty Insurance (RWI)?
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Dec 31, 2016
SEC Provides Guidance On Regulation A+
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Dec 19, 2016
SEC Adopts New Rule 147A To Facilitate Interstate Securities Offerings
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Dec 14, 2016
Rule 504 Of Reg D Could Become More Useful Following SEC Amendments
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Dec 9, 2016
Revenue-Based Financing: An Alternative Funding Option
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Dec 5, 2016
Sandbagging In M&A Deals: What Does Silence Mean?
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Dec 1, 2016
Independent Contractor Or Employee? What Businesses Need To Know
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Nov 30, 2016
Shareholder Inspection Rights In Delaware
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Nov 29, 2016
Shareholder Inspection Rights In California
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Nov 6, 2016
Corporate Dissolution: An Alternative To Business Bankruptcy
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Oct 20, 2016
Drag-Along Provisions: What Startups Need To Know
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Oct 20, 2016
What Is A Liquidation Preference On Preferred Stock (And Why Should You Care)?
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Oct 19, 2016
New California Law Will Require Increased Private Fund Fee Disclosures
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Sep 28, 2016
What is the Difference Between Non-Participating and Participating Preferred Stock?
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Sep 27, 2016
Anti-Dilution Provisions For Preferred Stock
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Sep 27, 2016
Representations And Warranties In Convertible Notes
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Sep 27, 2016
Regulation A+ Post-Effective Filing Obligations
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Sep 19, 2016
How to Maintain Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A Deals
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Aug 15, 2016
SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect
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Aug 7, 2016
Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don'ts
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Jul 26, 2016
Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital
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Jul 26, 2016
How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing
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Jun 29, 2016
SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For 'Qualified Clients'
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Securities Law
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Jun 15, 2020
SEC Relaxes Crowdfunding Requirements in Response to COVID-19
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Mar 18, 2020
SEC Proposes Raise To Reg A+, Crowdfunding Limits
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Mar 8, 2020
SEC Clarifies Investment Advisers' Fiduciary Duties
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Feb 24, 2020
SEC Commissioner Proposes Token Sale Safe Harbor
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Aug 26, 2019
SEC Issues 2nd No-Action Letter For Digital Token Sales
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Jul 30, 2019
SEC Approves Token Sale Through Regulation A+
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Jul 24, 2019
Kik ICO Showdown May Reverberate Across Crypto Industry
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Jun 10, 2019
SEC Sues Social Media Co. Over $100 Million ICO
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Apr 22, 2019
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Exclude Digital Currencies From Definition Of Security
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Apr 14, 2019
SEC Provides Clarity For Digital Token Sales
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Apr 8, 2019
SEC Issues First-Ever No Action Letter For Digital Token Sales
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Mar 6, 2019
Crypto Firm Escapes Fine After Self-Reporting Unregistered ICO
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Mar 6, 2019
On Second Thought, Blockvest Tokens Are Securities: Judge
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Venture Capital
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Jul 20, 2020
How Should Startups Handle Down-Round Financings During COVID-19?
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Jul 8, 2020
Investors Exercising Blocking Rights May Be Sued for Breach of Fiduciary Duties
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Jun 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Relaxes Requirements for PPP Loan Forgiveness
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May 25, 2020
Small Business Administration Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and New Interim Final Rule
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Apr 12, 2020
CARES Act and The Paycheck Protection Program for VC and PE Backed Companies
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Jul 24, 2019
Kik ICO Showdown May Reverberate Across Crypto Industry
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Mar 7, 2019
Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock
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Mar 6, 2019
Crypto Firm Escapes Fine After Self-Reporting Unregistered ICO
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Mar 6, 2019
FTC Announces Revised HSR Notification Thresholds For 2019
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Mar 6, 2019
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Case Against PE Fund
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Oct 3, 2018
Super Voting Stock: The Advantages and Pitfalls
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Jun 24, 2018
Chancery Court Dismisses Fiduciary Claims Over Oracle-OPower Acquisition
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Jun 23, 2018
Growth Act Provides Parity For Closed-End Funds
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Jun 22, 2018
Investment Act Exemption For VC Funds Broadened
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Oct 24, 2017
What Is A Redemption Right?
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Oct 23, 2017
What Should Be The Interest Rate On A Convertible Note (AKA Bridge Note)?
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Oct 12, 2017
A First Look at Equity Crowdfunding in the US: Q1 & Q2 2017
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Sep 17, 2017
SEC Warns Investors About Dangers of SAFEs
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Aug 31, 2017
Registration Rights: What You Need To Know
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Aug 3, 2017
What Is Fully-Diluted Capitalization?
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Jul 17, 2017
What is a Seed Financing?
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Jul 17, 2017
When Can a Board Resignation be a Breach of Fiduciary Duties?
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Jul 5, 2017
How Can a Delaware Corporation Validate Defective Past Acts?
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Jun 21, 2017
SEC Releases White Paper On Regulation Crowdfunding
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Jun 21, 2017
Regulation A+ Outpaces Regulation A Activity, SEC White Paper Says
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Apr 30, 2017
SEC Adopts JOBS Act Inflation Adjustments
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Jan 20, 2017
House Passes HALOS Act TO ADDRESS DEMO DAY SECURITIES LAW ISSUES
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Jan 5, 2017
California Private Fund Adviser Exemption
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Dec 30, 2016
FINRA Expels First Member For Regulation Crowdfunding Violations
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Oct 20, 2016
Drag-Along Provisions: What Startups Need To Know
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Oct 20, 2016
What Is A Liquidation Preference On Preferred Stock (And Why Should You Care)?
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Sep 29, 2016
How Should the Conversion Discount for Convertible Notes be Determined?
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Sep 28, 2016
What is the Difference Between Non-Participating and Participating Preferred Stock?
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Sep 27, 2016
Anti-Dilution Provisions For Preferred Stock
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Sep 27, 2016
Representations And Warranties In Convertible Notes
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Sep 27, 2016
Regulation A+ Post-Effective Filing Obligations
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Sep 16, 2016
How To Set the Price Cap in a Convertible Note Round
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Aug 22, 2016
California's Bulk Sales Law - A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer
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Aug 16, 2016
Laws Surrounding Finders Fees Continue To Evolve
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Aug 16, 2016
California Creates Finders Fee Exemption For Unregistered Persons
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Aug 16, 2016
Ruling Against Sun Capital Should Give Private Equity Reason For Pause
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Aug 15, 2016
SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect
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Aug 7, 2016
Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don'ts
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Jul 26, 2016
Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital
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Jul 26, 2016
How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing
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Jul 19, 2016
SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing
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Jun 29, 2016
SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For 'Qualified Clients'
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Jun 6, 2016
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – A New Exemption from SEC Registration
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Jun 2, 2016
LLC vs Corporation: Which Type Of Entity Should I Form?
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May 29, 2016
How To Calculate (And Affect) Series A Price Per Share
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May 29, 2016
Majority Rules: Why A Majority Of Stakeholders Should Be Able To Amend Convertible Notes
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May 29, 2016
Convertible Notes: The Maturity Date Is Reached Before A Financing. Now What?
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May 15, 2016
Seed Round Financing: Convertible Note vs. Series A Preferred Stock
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May 1, 2016
What Is A Management Rights Letter And Why Do Venture Funds Ask For Them?
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Aug 30, 2011
INVESTORS BEWARE: Delaware Court Interprets Meaning of "Funds Legally Available" for Stock Redemptions
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Jan 31, 2011
Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Elimination of Capital Gains on QSBS Stock