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ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: ARE THEY VALID IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS?

Years ago, commercial transactions were executed with a pen and paper agreement. But as technology has changed, so has...

Jul 26 · 2 min read >

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...

SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For ‘Qualified Clients’

Every five years, the Securities and Exchange Commission is required to adjust the dollar threshold tests it uses to...

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – A New Exemption from SEC Registration

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act. Though...

Jun 6 · 1 min read >

Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: Changing The Landscape Of Trade Secrets Claims

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, ushering in what...

Be Wary Of Potential Pitfalls With Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications

Mergers and acquisitions often involve the transfer of intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks and copyrights. Sometimes, one of...

LLC vs Corporation: Which Type Of Entity Should I Form?

Startup owners face a lot of decisions, but one of the most important they will make is which type...

How To Calculate (And Affect) Series A Price Per Share

The price per share of the Series A preferred stock – the first significant round of venture capital financing...

Majority Rules: Why A Majority Of Stakeholders Should Be Able To Amend Convertible Notes

A “majority rules” provision in a convertible note allows for an amendment or waiver of its terms with the...