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William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
Rank this Week: 32

The D & O Diary

The D & O Diary

News and commentary on Directors and Officers Liability. By Kevin M. LaCroix.

http://www.dandodiary.com/
Rank this Week: 143

Startup Law Blog

Startup Law Blog

Covers legal issues and public policy issues relating to startup companies. By Joe Wallin.

http://www.startuplawblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Incorporating an LLC

    Incorporating an LLC
    By Joe Wallin and Scott Usher of Bader Martin, P.S. It is not uncommon for founders to start their companies as LLCs and then want to or need to incorporate or convert to a corporation later. Incorporating an LLC does not have to be a…
  • Jun 10

    A Story

    A Story
    A Story I am in the middle of a Rule 506 all accredited investor offering. One of the folks who wants to invest in my company was stumped at my accredited investor questionnaire. He earns $175,000 a year. He doesn’t have a $1M net…
  • Jun 10

    A Legal Primer on Website

    A Legal Primer on Website
    By Sanjay M. Nangia A Legal Primer on Websites  After spending months – maybe longer – crafting your company’s website, you may begin to wonder whether (1) your site is “legal”; and (2) you are sufficiently…
Rank this Week: 363

Startup Law Blog

Startup Law Blog

Covers legal and regulatory developments in startup, securities law and regulation. By Joe Wallin.

http://startuplawblog.com
  • Jun 10

    Incorporating an LLC

    Incorporating an LLC
    By Joe Wallin and Scott Usher of Bader Martin, P.S. It is not uncommon for founders to start their companies as LLCs and then want to or need to incorporate or convert to a corporation later. Incorporating an LLC does not have to be a…
  • Jun 10

    A Story

    A Story
    A Story I am in the middle of a Rule 506 all accredited investor offering. One of the folks who wants to invest in my company was stumped at my accredited investor questionnaire. He earns $175,000 a year. He doesn’t have a $1M net…
  • Jun 10

    A Legal Primer on Website

    A Legal Primer on Website
    By Sanjay M. Nangia A Legal Primer on Websites  After spending months – maybe longer – crafting your company’s website, you may begin to wonder whether (1) your site is “legal”; and (2) you are sufficiently…
Rank this Week: 710

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 26

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million
    Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
  • May 14

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan
    Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
  • May 9

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan
    Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
Rank this Week: 696

AMS Counsel Blawg

AMS Counsel Blawg

Covers business law, employment agreements, and start-up considerations. By Anne Marie Segal.

http://annemariesegal.com/
  • Jun 12

    Información Sobre Mi Práctica Legal (About My Law Practice, in Spanish)

    Información Sobre Mi Práctica Legal (About My Law Practice, in Spanish)
    Bienvenidos al Bufete de Abogada Anne Marie Segal. Les quiero informar de mi oficina y práctica legal. Welcome to my law office and this short video in Spanish that explains my legal services. Law Office of Anne Marie Segal ofrece…
  • Jun 10

    Founding Your Nonprofit: Incorporation and Tax Exemption

    Founding Your Nonprofit: Incorporation and Tax Exemption
    Taking a nonprofit from a dream to a viable entity involves weeding through the state incorporation and federal tax exemption process. Would-be founders of a nonprofit often find this a daunting marathon rather than a quick sprint. Indeed,…
  • Apr 30

    My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

    My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later
    My biggest risk was giving up security in exchange for self-direction. In the process, I broke through and found my core, which drives my life and practice today. Here’s my story. One year ago today, I walked out the doors for the…
Rank this Week: 834

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • Jun 18

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.
    In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
  • Jun 6

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?
    The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees.   In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

    HIPAA Solution
    Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
Rank this Week: 1482

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com
  • Jun 13

    Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

    Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN
    ATC attorney Trinity Hundredmark was a guest contributor on HLN’s ”Raising America” on June 11, 2013. She commented on a variety of topics, including jury questions in the Jodi Arias trial, the Brett Seacat murder…
  • Jun 5

    Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

    Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!
    Congratulations to Matt Reeves for being chosen to be part of the 29th Class of Leadership Gwinnett! Matt will soon join the number of attorneys at ATC that have graduated from the Leadership Gwinnett program over the years, with…
  • May 23

    The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

    The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer
    Recently, a client approached us after losing his job as a cashier at a convenience store.  He contended that he had been terminated over religious differences with his boss and coworkers.  Our client was Hindu and his coworkers…
Rank this Week: 1271

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog
  • Jun 11

    Do Corporate Directors’ Voting Rights Depend on the Number of Shares They Own?

    Do Corporate Directors’ Voting Rights Depend on the Number of Shares They Own?
    This post is based on a question that I answered recently both for a client and on Quora: Q. Do corporate directors’ voting rights depend on the number of shares they own? A. No. Board members typically have equal voting rights.…
  • May 9

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame
    A couple of weeks ago a client emailed me with great concern. He received a letter that looked like a government demand for $225, lest a penalty of $250 be imposed by the state. It turns out that the letter was not from the state, but from…
  • May 7

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything
    I have written about shareholders’ rights to inspect corporate financial records and shareholder lists. This post discusses directors’ far greater inspection rights. California Corporations Code Section 1602 states: Every director…
Rank this Week: 1234

Small Business Lawyer Blog

Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business transactions and international small business law. By Daniel H. Erskine.

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 29

    U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile

    U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile
    If your small business needs to vet a potential overseas business partner consider using the U.S. Commercial Service's International Company Profile service. The International Company Profile provides: A detailed credit report on a…
  • Apr 25

    Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise

    Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise
    If you are looking on information on the regulatory environment, including country ranks for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying…
  • Feb 27

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse
    Interested in obtaining a government contract with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)? Check out the USTDA's Consultant Database for U.S. Small Businesses where your small business can register for "agency's desk study…
Rank this Week: 1355

Unincorporated Business Entities…

Unincorporated Business Entities Law

Edited by Professors Gary S. Rosin, Bradley T. Borden, Thomas E. Geu, Elizabeth Miller, Douglas K. Moll and Donald Scotten.

http://uberlaw.net
  • May 10

    Delaware, Charging Orders and SMLLC

    Delaware, Charging Orders and SMLLC
    House Bill No. 126, introduced in the Delaware legislature on May 9, 2013, would make two amendments to the Delaware LLC Act that would affect the rights of creditors. First, Section 6 of the Bill would Section 18-703(d) of the Delaware LLC…
  • May 10

    Delaware Default Fiduciary Fix

    Delaware Default Fiduciary Fix
    In its per curiam opinion in Gatz Properties, LLC v. Auriga Capital Corporation, 59 A.3d 1223 (Del. 2012)(en banc) (slip opinion), the Delaware Supreme Court called on the Delaware legislature to settle the questions of whether,…
  • Mar 12

    Manesh on Dictum & Default Dutie

    Manesh on Dictum & Default Dutie
      Mohsen Manesh (Oreg.) has a working paper with the alliterative title Damning Dictum: The Default Duty Debate in Delaware” (February 21, 2013)(SSRN). The paper reacts to the Delaware Supreme Court’s opinion in…
Rank this Week: 1338

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 2

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On
    If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart.  I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
  • Oct 27

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    The Lincoln Lawyer
    Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer.  And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…
  • Oct 22

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case
    PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…
Rank this Week: 1539

Hyndman Law Blog

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

http://hyndmanlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Breaking the time barrier

    Breaking the time barrier
    My mesh partner and Freshbooks CEO Mike McDerment has written a book on unlocking earning potential in the service industry. The download is here. It’s next on my list, but anything Mike writes is awesome.The post Breaking the time…
  • Jun 11

    On startup term sheet

    On startup term sheet
    This discussion I had with David about seed terms in Canada reminded me that from time to time I save stuff I read related to startups under some delicious tags (my stuff is mostly on pinboard now but I keep this stuff on delicious because I…
  • Jun 11

    A Public Service Announcement

    A Public Service Announcement
    All startups should read this great David Crow post: I keep seeing entrepreneurs that complain to me after the fact that they took an investment with bum terms. It comes in many different ways, usually something like, “here’s my…
Rank this Week: 4046

San Diego Business Lawyer Blog

San Diego Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business formation and business litigation news and updates in California. Published By Donald Oder.

http://www.sandiegobusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    How To Form A Limited Liability Company In California

    How To Form A Limited Liability Company In California
    One of the most important decisions a person wishing to start a business will face is how to organize the new venture, i.e. whether as a corporation or a limited liability company ("LLC").  If the decision is to form an...
  • Jun 10

    Tips On Negotiating California Commercial Lease

    Tips On Negotiating California Commercial Lease
    There are a variety of terms that may be written into a commercial lease that benefit either the lessor, lessee, or, in certain circumstances, both. As the provisions contained in a commercial lease can drastically impact the rights and…
  • May 15

    Minimizing Self Employment Taxe

    Minimizing Self Employment Taxe
    It is said that only two things in life are certain, death and taxes.  While everyone is required to pay local, state, and federal income taxes, business owners are generally subject to an additional burden - the self-employment tax…
Rank this Week: 4728

San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business transactions, start-ups, and mergers. By Structure Law Group, LLP.

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Closing a Business Transaction is A Lot Like Riding a Mountain Bike

    Closing a Business Transaction is A Lot Like Riding a Mountain Bike
    As a business and M&A lawyer in San Jose, it is not uncommon for me to burn the midnight oil hammering out a deal for a Silicon Valley client. There is often a need to break from the perpetually connected life to recharge the lithium…
  • May 22

    I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition

    I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition
    As a veteran M & A lawyer in San Jose, where deal making has never gone out of style, I have been though my share of mergers and acquisitions. For business counsel, the closing of a deal is one of the times I get to spike the ball in the…
  • May 13

    Recent California Tax Law Change

    Recent California Tax Law Change
    Some tax law changes recently went into effect that that will have an impact on both individuals and businesses in San Jose and throughout the State: Yet Another Gas Tax Increase On February 28th the Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent…
Rank this Week: 3659

Indiana Business Law Blog

Indiana Business Law Blog

Covers small business law. By Smith Rayl Law Office, LLC.

http://www.indianabusinesslawblog.com/
  • May 29

    Seminar: What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation

    Seminar: What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation
    On June 26, 2013, from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm EDT, I'll be teaching a National Business Institute teleconference seminar, "What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation." Limited liability companies are incorporated more and more…
  • Mar 20

    The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?

    The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?
    Two years ago we discussed whether nonprofit organizations and businesses can lawfully use unpaid interns. One of the key questions is whether the intern is actually an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. If so, the intern…
  • Mar 17

    Indiana Smoking Ban

    Indiana Smoking Ban
    The "Indiana Smoke Free Air Law," which was passed last year by the Indiana General Assembly and took effect on July 1, 2012, bans smoking in most Indiana businesses and nonprofit organizations. We thought the General Assembly might…
Rank this Week: 3326

Pleasanton Business & Commercial…

Pleasanton Business & Commercial Law Blog

Covers Pleasanton business and commercial law. By Law Offices of James G. Schwartz P.C.

http://www.jgschwartzlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2298

Virginia Business Law Update

Virginia Business Law Update

Covers news and legal developments affecting Virginia businesses. By PCT Law Group.

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/
Rank this Week: 5156

Arizona Business Law Blog

Arizona Business Law Blog

Covers Arizona business law. By The Kelly Law Firm.

http://www.kellylawblog.com
  • May 24

    Online Copyright Infringement Question: Can You Blog About Something Before It Airs In Your Time Zone?

    Online Copyright Infringement Question: Can You Blog About Something Before It Airs In Your Time Zone?
    For the most part, the Manti Te’O girlfriend scandal is long-forgotten fodder. But Dr. Phil McGraw’s people don’t want to let the scandal slide. The pop-psychology pioneer is suing Gawker Media for allegedly spoiling his…
  • Apr 12

    Tesla Motor’s Defamation Saga

    Tesla Motor’s Defamation Saga
    In certain circles, Tesla Motors is the new darling of the automotive industry – and those circles don’t take kindly when detractors trash their “Great Battery Hope.” So when New York Times reporter, John Broder,…
  • Jan 23

    Aaron’s Law: A Necessary Change to the CFAA

    Aaron’s Law: A Necessary Change to the CFAA
    As all now know, Aaron Swartz took his own life recently. Common sentiment is that his death was a result of an oppressive federal lawsuit, over a victim-less crime, which would have meant a multi-decade prison sentence for the computer…
Rank this Week: 4928

New York & New Jersey Business…

New York & New Jersey Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business startup law. By Samuel C Berger, PC.

http://www.newjerseybusinesslawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3985

Before You Do Business

Before You Do Business

Explores legal issues on doing IT, telecom and auto business in Mexico. Edited by Alberto Esenaro.

http://beforeyoudobusiness.com/
  • May 21

    Audi Could Double Mexico Production to 300,000 Unit

    Audi Could Double Mexico Production to 300,000 Unit
    According to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, Audi is on the path to strengthening already strong sales in the North American market with the laying of the foundation stone of automaker's new plant in San José Chiapa, Mexico.  "[This is]…
  • May 7

    Mexican Telecom Reform has passed … What´s next?

    Mexican Telecom Reform has passed … What´s next?
    Last April 30, Mexican Congress finally approved the Constitutional Reform on telecom (and anti-trust). Now it is time for the 31 State Congresses to review and approve. If any 16 Congresses approve the Reform, it will become a finished…
  • May 3

    Mexico Reforms Attract U.S. Investor

    Mexico Reforms Attract U.S. Investor
    Mexico’s transformation from an inward-looking, oil-dependent country to one of the planet’s most dynamic and open economies in twenty years has been, according to experts, astonishing.   While U.S. investors have always…
Rank this Week: 2310

Business and Corporate Disputes

Business and Corporate Disputes

Features litigation information and insight for business owners, corporate management, directors, officers, members, managers, and shareholders. By Matt McKinney.

http://corporatedispute.com
Rank this Week: 4920

Jacobs & Dodds

Jacobs & Dodds

Covers California business law.

http://irvinebusinesslawyers.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California

    The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California
    Although there are many advantages to utilizing an employee handbook, from a purely legal perspective, the employer is usually hoping to establish ground rules of acceptable conduct and prevent the company from being subjected to legal…
  • May 4

    Mediation vs. Arbitration

    Mediation vs. Arbitration
    In a perfect world there would be no business lawsuits because the parties involved would resolve their differences without resorting to court action.   At Jacobs & Dodds each of our lawyers has been trying cases for…
  • Apr 28

    What is a California Corporation?

    What is a California Corporation?
         A California corporation is a distinct legal entity separate and apart from its officers, directors and shareholders. As a result, a shareholder, officer or director is not the employer of those working for the …
Rank this Week: 2017

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com
  • May 10

    Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

    Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar
    Two of our firm’s estate planning experts will be speaking about on asset preservation at an upcoming event to occur May 22 at The Legend at Bristlecone Pines, near Hartland. John Sage and Patricia Prestash will present…
  • Mar 26

    Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

    Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff
    While the new tax law was aimed at averting the “fiscal cliff,” it contained some provisions which benefitted American business. As I see it, here they are: Section 179 Deductions – in 2012, Section 179 (first year…
  • Feb 13

    Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

    Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket
    Recently, one of my partners, Eric Raskopf, published the following on his legal blog, On Legal Ground. For those of you running trucks who occasionally get stopped for overweight tickets, it may provide you with a cost effective way to get…
Rank this Week: 5159

San Francisco Business Lawyer Blog

San Francisco Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business entity formation and business law issues. By Kabak Law Group.

http://www.sanfranciscobusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3775

Business Law Counsel

Business Law Counsel

News and comments on Business Law. By Dilworth Paxson L.L.P.

http://www.business-law-counsel.com/
  • Apr 28

    A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

    A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
    By Jordan M. RandContracts are about preparing for the worst. Define your obligations, then limit your liability. Disclaim warranties. Require notice and an opportunity to cure. Nobody wants to think about their relationships going bad…
  • Apr 10

    Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

    Cashing In On Cyber Security Check
    By Jordan M. Rand Beware of the checks your on-line privacy and security policies write. If your you-know-whats can't cash them, plaintiffs might. Increasingly, plaintiffs are filing lawsuits after "hackers" access their personal…
  • Mar 29

    Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .

    Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .
    By Matthew AzoulayA company that wants to lower corporate risks and boost the overall value of a company by nearly 10 percent, that's who. A recently published article on Law.com discusses a relatively "new" trend among companies regarding…
Rank this Week: 2279

Indiana Business Law Blog

Indiana Business Law Blog

Covers business formation and entity selection issues in Indiana. By Brian V. Powers.

http://bvplegal.com/indianapolis-business-law-blog/
  • Apr 16

    Your Website Legal Agreements Could Be Useless.

    Your Website Legal Agreements Could Be Useless.
    Did that title get you attention? The post below is an excerpt from a post I have up on PactSafe.com - a venture I am launching to help website owners make sure they are implementing website legal agreements properly.  The whole field is…
  • Sep 19

    Latest on JOBS Act: SEC Proposed Rules to Permit General Solicitation in Private Offerings – What This Means for Your Busine

    Latest on JOBS Act: SEC Proposed Rules to Permit General Solicitation in Private Offerings – What This Means for Your Busine
    One of the most difficult aspects of raising capital via a Private Placement / Private Offering is finding potential investors – let alone convincing potential investors to actually invest in your offering.  The main culprit of this…
  • Jun 25

    Preparing to Sell Your Business - Tips from an M&A Attorney

    Preparing to Sell Your Business - Tips from an M&A Attorney
    Selling your business, whether it is a long-time family business or something your built up recently, can be both exciting and stressful.  Lots of times my clients are overwhelmed by not just the emotions that come along with what is…
Rank this Week: 4539

A View from the Valley

A View from the Valley

Covers issues affecting founders, startups and investors. By Matt Bartus.

http://www.mattbartus.com
  • Apr 8

    There is no such thing as Founder Stock (legally speaking)

    There is no such thing as Founder Stock (legally speaking)
    I often have a discussion that goes like this: New employee:  “I want Founder Stock” Me:  “I see, you want to buy Common Stock” New employee:  “No, I want Founder Stock, just like the founders…
  • Apr 7

    Cooley Venture Capital Financing Report – 2012 Year in Review

    Cooley Venture Capital Financing Report – 2012 Year in Review
    Cooley LLP recently released a report on venture financings for 2012. The report provides a summary of data reflecting our experience in venture capital financing terms and trends. Information is taken from transactions in which Cooley served…
  • Nov 26

    Cooley Releases Q3 2012 Venture Financing Report

    Cooley Releases Q3 2012 Venture Financing Report
    Cooley LLP recently released its 3rd Quarter 2012 venture financing report.  The report analyzes Cooley’s venture capital transactions nationwide that closed during this period, representing 81 deals and over $960 million in…
Rank this Week: 5257

VC Research Network

VC Research Network

Venture Capital blawg by Boalt Hall Law School Law Professors Jesse M. Fried, Ken Taymor, and Robert Bartlett, III

http://vc.berkeleylawblogs.org/
  • Apr 5

    Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup

    Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup
    [Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried and Brian Broughman] Venture capitalists (VCs) play a significant role in the financing of high-risk, technology-based business ventures. VC exits usually take one of…
  • Mar 26

    Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence

    Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence
    [Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried, Brian Broughman and Darian Ibrahim) Delaware dominates the corporate chartering market in the U.S—it is the only state that attracts a significant number of…
  • Feb 27

    The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract

    The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract
    (Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Carsten Bienz and Julia Hirsch).
Rank this Week: 3488

Long Island Small Business Law…

Long Island Small Business Law Blog

Covers business entities, small business and startups. By Ellen A. Victor.

http://longislandbusinesslawyer.com
  • Apr 4

    Small Businesses Bouncing Back

    Small Businesses Bouncing Back
    New hires, expansion, growing demand, increasing sales. According to this article http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/26/small-businesses-rebounding-from-tough-times/JicWotXrDrLKguAQp6lWkI/story.html?s_campaign=8315 in the Boston…
  • Dec 31

    Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

    Do You Have Perfect Pitch?
    The elevator speech, so named because you should be able to describe your business and get the listener to want to hear more in the time an elevator ride takes, is a skill every small business owner needs to know.  
  • Nov 14

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New
    Yours truly was quoted in the most recent edition of Long Island Business News on the importance of business succession planning and partnership agreements. Read it here. 
Rank this Week: 4995

Legal Chic

Legal Chic

Covers civil, business, and fashion law. By the Law Office of Judith E. Hoover.

http://jehoover.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 3916

Emerge

Emerge

Provides information for new and growing businesses. By LeClair Ryan.

http://emergeblog.net/
  • Feb 19

    NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

    NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL
    Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are generally straightforward documents and follow a consistent format. People often pull a form off the internet, fill in the blanks and send it off to the other side. Likewise, recipients of NDAs often skim…
  • Jan 15

    5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia

    5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia
    If you have started a company that needs outside investors, then you have run into someone who offered to raise money for you. [ CONTINUE READING → ]
  • Sep 24

    Why is a PPM like a BLT?

    Why is a PPM like a BLT?
    PPMs (Private Placement Memos for the uninitiated) look pretty complicated. They’re usually thick documents full of run-on sentences, some charts and a few paragraphs in all caps. A client asked me to describe a PPM’s structure. I drew a…
Rank this Week: 2083

a little legal blog

a little legal blog

A eclectic mix of beer, law, legal issues, and what ever strikes John's fancy. By the Law Office of John Szymankiewicz, PLLC.

http://jslawcenter.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 6

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?
    Guest Blog Spot: Kelvin L. Spragley, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., A.A. I get a lot of questions about non-profit businesses. So, I decided to turn to an expert. I’ve known Dr. Spragley for several years and he’s my go-to guy when it…
  • Feb 6

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?
    Guest Blog Spot: Kelvin L. Spragley, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., A.A. I get a lot of questions about non-profit businesses. So, I decided to turn to an expert. I’ve known Dr. Spragley for several years and he’s my go-to guy when it…
  • Aug 21

    Best of… for the week of August 13, 2012

    Best of… for the week of August 13, 2012
    Here’s my round-up (a couple of days late) of last weeks best stories and articles for Small Business and Beer Business.
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Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Covers business law, contracts, business litigation and intellectual property issues.

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/
  • Jan 29

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation
    We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation ……
  • Oct 8

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement
    Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and…
  • Oct 2

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale
    Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better…
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My Mississippi Tax Lawyer

My Mississippi Tax Lawyer

Covers Mississippi taxes, estate planning, and business formation issues. By David Lynch.

http://www.mymstaxlawyer.com/
  • Jan 2

    What is in the new Tax Relief Act passed by Congress?

    What is in the new Tax Relief Act passed by Congress?
    We finally got a new tax bill and now everybody wants to know what’s in it. I’m still working on digesting it myself, but if you want to get ahead of the curve, I recommend taking a look at the … Continue reading →
  • Dec 20

    Do you think we’re going over the “fiscal cliff”?

    Do you think we’re going over the “fiscal cliff”?
    Apparently in response to my post yesterday, I received a couple of questions from people as to whether or not I think Congress will let us go over the “fiscal cliff.” First let me say that I really do not … Continue…
  • Dec 19

    What happens if we go over the “fiscal cliff”?

    What happens if we go over the “fiscal cliff”?
    The American Institute of CPAs has released a Fiscal Cliff Series that provides a brief, objective  and non-partisan fact sheet on each of the following tax topics: Alternative Minimum Tax Individual Income Tax Rates Estate Tax…
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Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, small business and family law. By Richard C. Koman.

http://www.richardkoman.com
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Iowa LLC Blog

Iowa LLC Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=31
  • Nov 25

    Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee

    Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee
    In re First Protection, Inc., 2010 WL 5059589 (9Th Cir. BAP [Ariz.] November 22, 2010) is another case involving the attempt by a single member of an LLC to prevent a bankruptcy trustee from exercising management rights over the LLC.
  • Nov 25

    Iowa State Bar Association’s Business Law Council opposes HSB 42

    Iowa State Bar Association’s Business Law Council opposes HSB 42
    HSB 42 would amend the Iowa Business Corporation Act to mandate that publicly-held Iowa corporations have staggered terms for board of directors and only permit directors of such boards to be removed for cause. The ISBA Business Law Council…
  • Nov 25

    Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover

    Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover
    In a comprehensive, 153-page ruling, Chancellor Chandler provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities of a target board when faced with a structurally non-coercive, all-cash, fully financed hostile takeover.
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iVLG Business Law Blog

iVLG Business Law Blog

Covers news, strategy and legal services of businesses and entrepreneurs. By inVigor Law Group PLLC.

http://www.invigorlaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 20

    A Practical Guide to Reseller Permits in Washington State

    A Practical Guide to Reseller Permits in Washington State
    It’s important to keep up-to-date on state and local regulations that govern the purchase and sale of goods within Washington state, including which sales taxes may affect your business. Washington no longer uses resale certificates;…
  • Nov 15

    iVLG News Roundup Week 44: Law Firm Merger, Starbucks Acquisition, BP Oil Spill Resolution

    iVLG News Roundup Week 44: Law Firm Merger, Starbucks Acquisition, BP Oil Spill Resolution
    Mergers and Acquisitions Starbucks Acquires Teavana for $620 Million Cash On Thursday, the Seattle-based coffee giant announced its plan to acquire Atlanta-based tea company, Teavana Holdings Inc. This acquisition comes as part of…
  • Nov 9

    iVLG News Roundup Week 43: Whistleblower Wins, Google Venture, Dodd Frank, etc.

    iVLG News Roundup Week 43: Whistleblower Wins, Google Venture, Dodd Frank, etc.
    Regional News Whistleblower Receives Multi-Million Dollar Settlement The former CFO of Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company Omeros Corp., Richard Klein, received nearly $4 million in settlement to resolve a wrongful termination and…
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Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Covers small business and start-up legal issues.

http://arnoldsai.com/blog/
  • Nov 8

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie
    Your startup’s business structure can change the way you’re taxed, how ownership is defined, and how your startup goes about raising funds.  If you’re thinking about founding a startup, it’s a good idea to  learn the lay of the…
  • Nov 7

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer
    Everyone remembers that scene in “The Social Network” where Mark Zuckerberg’s lawyers have Eduardo Saverin sign a contract that seriously dilutes the value of his Facebook shares (Gawker has a good synopsis of what happened in real…
  • Nov 2

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012
    Attorney Sai Pidatala was invited to attend the “Investing in Emerging Markets Summit” held on October 17, 2012, at The Harvard Club in New York, New York.
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ihwlaw blog

ihwlaw blog

Addressing common and not-so-common issues in business law and litigation. By Isaac H Winer.

http://ihwlaw.wordpress.com/
  • Nov 8

    Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking — It’s A Snap!

    Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking — It’s A Snap!
    In today’s sophisticated, fast-paced and costly world of commerce, some people believe they can deal with legal matters on their own by working directly with an opposing party or lawyer. Presumably, the idea is that a matter might be…
  • Jul 20

    FEDERAL FA$TRACK

    FEDERAL FA$TRACK
    FEDERAL FA$TRACK:  Saving Time and Money in the Northern District
  • Jul 12

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming
    Using symbols and punctuation in naming your company: http://ow.ly/5CCiZ
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AlphaTech Counsel

AlphaTech Counsel

Covers legal and business issues for entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

http://alphatechcounsel.com/blog
  • Oct 3

    Board and Shareholder Approvals 101 for Emerging Technology Companie

    Board and Shareholder Approvals 101 for Emerging Technology Companie
    This article outlines the basic Board and Shareholder approval requirements of typical early stage emerging technology companies.
  • Aug 23

    From Fumes to Funding Event at Forward Technology Festival 2012

    From Fumes to Funding Event at Forward Technology Festival 2012
    AlphaTech Counsel hosted its second annual event associated with the Forward Technology Festival 2012 - From Fumes to Funding: Incubate, Accelerate and Capital to Grow. Experienced entrepreneurs, attorneys, and founders of accelerators…
  • Aug 13

    Wisconsin Incorporation Document

    Wisconsin Incorporation Document
    We figured it was about time at least one law firm did it: we are making available sample Wisconsin incorporation documents for a Wisconsin-based technology company.
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Forward Thinking

Forward Thinking

Provides legal news, analysis, and tips to small business owners in Texas. By Zumwalt Law Group, PLLC.

http://www.forwardthinkingblog.com/
  • Sep 20

    Overview of Discrimination Laws Affecting Texas Businesse

    Overview of Discrimination Laws Affecting Texas Businesse
    Discrimination laws were written to protect current and potential employees from adverse treatment based not on their qualifications or performance, but on some protected aspect of their being. While most small businesses never have to deal…
  • Sep 18

    Common Elements of Partnership Agreement

    Common Elements of Partnership Agreement
    Texas partnership agreements are, by statutory design, flexible documents. Partnerships are one of the oldest forms of business entities and vary widely in structure across industries and uses. Our goal in this post is to give a general…
  • Jul 13

    Tips For Opening a Food Truck in Texa

    Tips For Opening a Food Truck in Texa
    After a long day’s work, you come home hungry and open your fridge in search of food, only to discover that your fridge is empty. As your stomach grumbles, you begin to sort through your options. A restaurant? No, you want something…
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Startup Company Lawyer

Startup Company Lawyer

Covers venture capital, seed financings, convertible note bridge debt, M&A, option vesting and other matters. By Yokum Taku.

http://www.startupcompanylawyer.com
  • Aug 31

    What is convertible equity (or a convertible security)?

    What is convertible equity (or a convertible security)?
    Quick answer: convertible equity (or a convertible security) is convertible debt without the repayment feature at maturity or interest. Background
  • May 26

    Is crowdfunding legal?

    Is crowdfunding legal?
    Below is an article that I wrote for Business Law Today, a publication for the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section. Crowdfunding: Its Practical Effect May Be Unclear Until SEC Rulemaking is Complete
  • Jan 31

    What are the terms of Yuri Milner/SV Angel’s Start Fund $150K investment into Y Combinator companies?

    What are the terms of Yuri Milner/SV Angel’s Start Fund $150K investment into Y Combinator companies?
    On January 28, 2011, Yuri Milner and SV Angel announced that their Start Fund would offer all Y Combinator companies $150K in convertible debt.  Reactions are mixed, from “no big deal,” to “disrupting angel investing” to “
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California Business Attorney Blog

California Business Attorney Blog

Covers business formation and intellectual property issues. By Bly Law, PC.

http://www.californiabusinessattorneyblog.com/
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Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

http://www.delawarenoncompetelawblog.com/
  • Jul 11

    Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer

    Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer
    When a company pursues a former employee for violating a noncompete agreement, one of the first decisions may be whether to include the ex-employee’s new employer in the lawsuit.  While attorneys who practice in noncompete litigation…
  • Mar 16

    Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete

    Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete
    One of the most critical points in the enforcement of a noncompete is when a company first learns that a former employee may be engaging in unfair competition.  Indeed, the steps taken by the company in the first few days can often determine…
  • Mar 1

    American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine

    American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine
    For those of you interested in learning more about the chief judge for the Delaware Court of Chancery, there’s a great article about the Chancellor in this month’s American Lawyer.
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