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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES FOR M&A SELLERS: What They Are and Why They Matter
January 20, 2023
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES FOR M&A SELLERS: What They Are and Why They Matter As you explore the possible sale of…
4 Lessons From Shark Tank: Be a Founder, Not a Flounder
November 5, 2021
4 Lessons From Shark Tank: Be a Founder, Not a Flounder The massively popular ABC reality show Shark Tank puts entrepreneurs in…
The Amazing Tale of Theranos: What it Means for Founders, CEOs, and Investors
October 1, 2021
The Amazing Tale of Theranos: What it Means for Founders, CEOs, and Investors Theranos, a spectacular American business crash-and-burn, is the start-up that keeps on…
Protective Provisions in LLC Operating Agreements: Why They Matter
June 2, 2021
Introduction: Protective Provisions In LLC Operating Agreements You came up with the right business idea, formally organized your LLC, are…
‘Acqui-Hire’ Transactions: Their Place in the M&A Universe
April 16, 2021
‘Acqui-Hire’ Transactions: Their Place in the M&A Universe What Is An Acqui-Hire? The purpose of a typical merger or acquisition…
Section 1202 and Qualified Small Business Stock
November 23, 2020
Planning for the most favorable tax treatment on their investment is always a major consideration for investors. Because of a…
Understanding and Structuring Board Observer Rights
October 26, 2020
Board Observer Rights Venture capital firms and other equity investors commonly request the right to have an observer attend the…
Accredited Vs. Non-accredited Investors: Avoiding The Pitfalls
September 15, 2020
Accredited Vs. Non-Accredited Investors When seeking investors, entrepreneurs and business owners may be approached by individuals, including friends and family,…
Overview of Equity Incentive Compensation for Startups and Early Stage Companies
May 12, 2020
Hiring and keeping talented employees is a challenge for many businesses, but in particular for startups and early-stage companies that…
COVID-19 and Material Adverse Change (MAC) Clauses in M&A Deals
April 9, 2020
COVID-19 and Material Adverse Change (MAC) Clauses in M&A Deals What is a MAC Clause? A ‘material adverse change’ clause…
Profits Interests Explained
March 10, 2020
Profits Interests Explained What is a Profits Interest? Profits interests are the most well-known and commonly used form of equity…
Key Considerations for Convertible Debt Financings
February 20, 2020
Key Considerations for Convertible Debt Financings What is Convertible Debt?  Startups and entrepreneurs seek to raise early stage capital in…
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