Reference Materials

Shareholders Rights To Annual Report Under California Law

Under California law, many corporations are required to provide shareholders with an annual financial report. This requirement applies not...

Jul 6 · 50 sec read >

SEC Releases White Paper On Regulation Crowdfunding

The SEC last month released a white paper entitled “U.S. securities-based crowdfunding under Title III of the JOBS Act,”...

Regulation A+ Outpaces Regulation A Activity, SEC White Paper Says

The SEC recently released a white paper entitled “Regulation A+:  What Do We Know So Far?,” which examined Regulation...

Scrutiny Of IoT Device Makers Continues With NY AG Safetech Settlement

The New York Attorney General’s Office announced last month it reached a settlement with Safetech Products LLC over the...

Jun 17 · 2 min read >

Structuring Earnounts In M&A Transactions

An earnout is a mechanism in M&A transactions that allows the seller to receive additional compensation if the business...

Electronic Signatures In Consumer Agreements

Electronic signatures are increasingly becoming a way of life in business. A previous post discussed what constitutes an e-signature...

May 3 · 2 min read >

Using Business Email? Beware Can-SPAM

Businesses that send emails to customers need to be mindful of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and...

Apr 18 · 1 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...

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...