If you formed your startup in California or another state, and in any format other than a Delaware C corporation, you will at some point consider whether to reincorporate your business venture into a Delaware
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A magistrate judge in Florida issued a report in a class action lawsuit – Rensel v. Centra Tech, Inc. – finding that tokens issued and sold by tech startup Centra Tech were investment contracts. While
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For an early-stage startup, the prospect of securing financing through seed investment for up-front capital expenses can be daunting. This is a simple guide that outlines the advantages and disadvantages of common types of seed
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Stock options are still the most common form of equity compensation used by private startup companies. In order to provide a quick reference tool, our colleagues Cisco Palao-Ricketts and Malaz Moustafa have put together a
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Many startups dream of going public, but, in today’s environment, being acquired is often a more likely (and in some cases, more desirable) exit for many companies, venture-backed or otherwise. For first-time entrepreneurs, however, the
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Advisory boards have become a common way to bring in experts to advise a company’s management team in a non-binding manner. By creating an advisory board, many startups and private companies are able to benefit
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Zvi Meitar Institute for Legal Implications of Emerging Technologies and Adelson School of Entrepreneurship at IDC Herzliya in conjunction with DLA Piper and Yigal Arnon & Co. Law Firm invite you to a symposium on
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Corporate partners Louis Lehot and Jeff Lehrer outline 12 tips for startups when raising venture capital. Issues discussed include choosing the right advisors, developing your target investor list, practicing your elevator pitch, protecting your intellectual
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Read the tips below from our colleague Jeff Lehrer:
You started with a great idea and have built the technology to bring your idea to life. You
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What is a software patent? When do you need a software patent? What types of software are patentable? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article written by Boston-based partner, Larissa
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