Corporate & Tax

CLIENT ALERT: Federal Court Enjoins CTA Enforcement; Jan 1 Deadline Stayed

12/05/2024

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et …

Client Update: US Corporate Transparency Act Reports Due By Year-End

11/21/2024

As you may have heard, the US Corporate Transparency Act requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control …

Foundational Financing Puzzle Pieces

09/17/2024

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

08/28/2024

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

08/21/2024

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

05/23/2024

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

05/14/2024

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

05/08/2024

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

02/14/2024

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

01/29/2024

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?

10/24/2023

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 …

The Unique Challenges of Cannabis M&A Deals

09/06/2023

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

07/13/2023

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

05/31/2023

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

04/18/2023

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 …