Corporate Governance

How to Maintain Attorney-Client Privilege in M&A Deals

Attorney-client privilege protects most communications between a lawyer and his or her client where legal advice is sought or...

How To Set the Price Cap in a Convertible Note Round

I’ve written before about convertible note financings and why I believe they are typically more favorable to the company...

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....

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,...

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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...

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...

How to Avoid Successor Liability in Asset Acquisitions

People who buy and sell businesses will often look to structure the deal as an asset purchase in an...

How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing

A down round is a round of financing that values a company at less than in an earlier round....

SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing

Obtaining initial financing can be a major issue for early stage and startup companies. One increasingly popular investing tool...