Amit Singh

 

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Could Your Startup Be Paying Too High A Franchise Tax In Delaware?

Each year, the thousands of business corporations that call Delaware home must pay what is known as an annual...

Mar 17 · 1 min read >

When Commissioned Employees Are Entitled to Overtime In California

Employment law in California is different from federal law and, in some respects, can more onerous for employers. One...

Feb 17 · 2 min read >

Phantom Stock: An Attractive Incentive With Some Potential Pitfalls

Phantom stock can be a good alternative to issuing actual stock, allowing companies to compensate and incentivize key employees...

In California, Non-Voting Shares Aren’t Always What They Seem

Business owners often inquire about establishing voting and non-voting shares. The primary motivation is a desire to limit the...

When Abstaining From A DIRECTOR Vote Isn’t Enough To Avoid Liability

Over the last two decades, there has been a rise in the number of actions seeking to hold the...

Feb 9 · 50 sec read >

Delaware Court of Chancery Finds Supermajority Director Removal Bylaw Invalid

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently invalidated a corporate bylaw provision requiring 66 ⅔ percent of the voting power...

Signing Contracts Under Seal: Not Just An Ancient Relic

Signing a contract under corporate seal. It can sound like a formality of a bygone era, but in some...

FTC Increases HSR Act Reporting Thresholds

The Federal Trade Commission recently revised the reporting thresholds for the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976,...

What Is An Accredited Investor?

The Securities and Exchange Commission allows certain securities offered by a company or the transaction in which those securities...

Delaware Supreme Court Revives Zynga Suit, Provides Guidance On Director Independence

The Delaware Supreme Court recently revived a lawsuit against the controlling shareholder of Zynga Inc. and other board members...

Feb 3 · 3 min read >