Venture Capital

Delaware’s Corporate Law in the Culture War: What It Means for Startups and Founders

Controversial rulings—combined with high-profile criticism from high profile figures like Elon Musk—have sparked a broader debate about whether companies...

How Should Startups Handle Down-Round Financings During COVID-19?

COVID-19 has put pressure on small businesses that might not have the cash reserves to make it through...

Jul 20 · 3 min read >

Investors Exercising Blocking Rights May Be Sued for Breach of Fiduciary Duties

Recent decisions in the Delaware Court of Chancery confirm that investors exercising blocking rights may be held liable...

Small Business Administration Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and New Interim Final Rule

Learn the details of how small businesses and entrepreneurs can apply to have their PPP loans forgiven.

May 25 · 4 min read >

CARES Act and The Paycheck Protection Program for VC and PE Backed Companies

On March 27, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The law...

Kik ICO Showdown May Reverberate Across Crypto Industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Canadian social media company Kik Interactive Inc. over a $100 million...

Putting A Cap On Participating Preferred Stock

Participating preferred stock – which entitles the investor to a preferential payment upon liquidation, as well as a share...

Crypto Firm Escapes Fine After Self-Reporting Unregistered ICO

The Securities and Exchange Company has settled charges a Washington D.C.-based crypto startup’s Initial Coin Offering was an unregistered...