The Nation Venture Capital Association, an organization comprised of members representing both the interests of startups and venture capital firms (NVCA), first developed the suite of agreements commonly referred to …
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How to Find Venture Capital for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Venture Capital
Securing venture capital is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand. Venture capitalists (VCs) provide essential funding in exchange for equity …
How to Find Angel Investors for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Angel Investors
Securing funding is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand their operations. Angel investors can be a valuable source of funds, …
Corporate Transparency Act: Nationwide Injunction In Effect Again; All Filing Deadlines Suspended
By Peter Moldave and Zane Fernandez
In a continuing series of judicial actions, on December 26, 2024, a merits panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order (the …
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 …
Update to California Law Outlawing Noncompetes
For companies with employees in California, it has long been accepted practice that noncompeteprovisions in employment agreements are unenforceable. California courts have ruled that suchprovisions are invalid under California’s general …
What Entrepreneurs Should Expect in Equity Financing Term Sheets: Financial Terms
Equity financing is a pivotal stage for startups seeking to scale operations and gain market traction. Understanding the terms that venture capital investor will request in connection with an equity …
The Operating Agreement: Protecting Your New Business
By Michael Brier
Limited liability companies have become an increasingly common form of business organization, primarily because of ease of management.
They are also easy to form: most states do not …
Securing Your Business From Cyber Threats
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and ever-evolving cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data, and responding effectively to cyberattacks have become critical priorities for businesses of all sizes. Gesmer …
Hiring An Attorney For Your Corporation
By Peter Moldave
For founders embarking on their new journey, navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task. Having the right legal counsel can make a significant difference in the …
Privacy Assessments
By Dallas Mosier
Why Conduct a Privacy Assessment?
In today’s digital age, where personal data (also called personally identifiable information, is generally any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living …
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
By John Cohan and Zane Fernandez
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important tool for businesses in recent years. In fact, a 2023 OnePoll study notes that 64% of U.S. …
What is Due Diligence in a Financing or Acquisition Transaction and Why Is It Important?
By Peter Moldave
As part of discussions about a possible financing or acquisition transaction, the parties will normally want to “perform due diligence.” This refers to the investigation of a company’s …
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, …
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. …