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Trademark Considerations in Selecting a Business Name

Choosing the right name for a business can be a difficult process. There are a number of things to...

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...

Why Non-Disclosure Agreements May Not be Appropriate During Initial Discussions

Non-disclosure agreements are common between companies that share sensitive information. These agreements, typically designed to prevent ideas or technology...

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 >