Amit Singh

 

248 stories by Amit Singh

Does My Company Need to Issue Stock Certificates?

Stock certificates represent a shareholder’s ownership in a corporation, as a way for investors maintain and prove their ownership...

California’s Bulk Sales Law – A Possible Trap For The Unwary Buyer

If you’re buying or selling a business in California, you need to be aware of the Bulk Sales Law....

Laws Surrounding Finders Fees Continue To Evolve

For early-stage companies, the ability to raise money from investors is often critical to success. This can be a...

Aug 17 · 5 min read >

The Yelp Bill: California Bans Non-Disparagement Clauses In Consumer Contracts

For businesses, a positive review on a website like Yelp can help bring people through the door. Poor write-ups,...

Aug 17 · 1 min read >

California Creates Finders Fee Exemption For Unregistered Persons

California has enacted a sweeping change to its securities laws, allowing for the payment of finder’s fees to unregistered...

Aug 17 · 2 min read >

Ruling Against Sun Capital Should Give Private Equity Reason For Pause

In late March, the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts issued a decision in a case closely...

Aug 16 · 3 min read >

SEC Crowdfunding Rules Are in Effect

In recent years, crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe have become a popular way for people to solicit charitable...

Forum-Selection Bylaws Find Support In California Federal Court

Forum-selection bylaws can be a powerful tool for corporations to manage the risk of duplicative stockholder lawsuits by requiring...

Changes Made To Section 83(b) Election With Electronic Tax Returns In Mind

The Section 83(b) election is popular among startup founders and employees, as it can sometimes save them from a...

Intermediaries In Crowdfunding: The Dos and Don’ts

New Securities and Exchange Commission rules took effect this year that authorize equity crowdfunding and allow accredited and unaccredited...