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