The Unique Challenges of Cannabis M&A Deals
By Sarah Richmond
The cannabis industry has gained such broad acceptance over recent years that it’s hard to remember that recreational cannabis was not legal in any US state until 2012, …
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The Impact of ChatGPT on Startup Founders
By Zane Fernandez
We are living through another technological revolution with generative artificial intelligence (GAI) programs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing Chat (powered by GPT-4) at the center. …
Client Success Story – Network Coverage
Network Coverage Managed IT Services was created with the goal of merging expert technology solutions with real business strategy. We wanted to help organizations find solutions that supported business strategy …
Don’t Fear The Down Round
In an ideal world, a startup (or, for that matter, any company, public or private) that needs to raise multiple rounds of capital as it matures and scales does so …
Gesmer Updegrove congratulates its client, Curaleaf, on the acquisition of Deseret Wellness, the largest retail cannabis operator in Utah
Curaleaf is the leading provider of cannabis retail products in the world. It operates 150 dispensaries and 28 cultivation sites in 19 states, with a focus on largely populated states …
Press Release: MACKRELL INTERNATIONAL RANKED IN CHAMBERS GUIDE 11 YEARS RUNNING
Leading Global Law Firm Network, Mackrell International in Chambers Guide, a premier legal industry directory, for 11th Year Running.
The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top lawyers, law firms and law …
Tips to Minimize the Risks and Maximize the Rewards of Your M&A Transaction
Congratulations! You turned what once were only dreams into a thriving business venture. It took more effort than you ever imagined, yet you have created a valuable company that others …
Angel Investors: What’s The Deal
In our article on SAFEs vs Convertible Notes, we referenced the “friends and family” rounds as the most common way founders first raise money. At this stage, individuals are …
Massachusetts Voters Narrowly Approve “Millionaires Tax”
Since the inception of Massachusetts’ income tax, the Commonwealth’s constitution has provided that tax could only be assessed at a flat rate across all income levels–currently 5%. When Massachusetts voters …
Russian Sanctions Update
Introduction
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union implemented a series of broad sanctions on Russia and Belarus, as well as certain entities …
Which Entity Type Should I Choose For My Business?
The question of what entity type to choose when starting a new business can be overwhelming and it is important to choose the one that best fits your business needs. …
Tips for Managing a Tech Startup Legal Budget
One of the challenges of launching and growing a tech startup is procuring the necessary legal advice and support with a very limited legal budget, especially in the early days …
Common Versus Preferred Stock
What is it and how is it different from Common Stock?
Introduction: Where’s the Beef?
In representing early-stage companies, I am often asked what and why there are different types of stock …
Client Success Stories – SilverSide Detectors
Tell Us About Your Journey with Silverside
Following her undergraduate studies at Duke University, Sarah Baker returned home to live in Boston for a few years. With her interest in international …
Foundational Financing Puzzle Pieces
I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs. The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle …