Your company may have one, two, twelve, or a thousand shareholders. No matter the number, shareholders dictate the direction of the company by majority consensus. When things are going well, everyone benefits, but what happens when disagreements emerge? This article will identify common causes of shareholder disputes, offer potential solutions, and propose preventative measures.
One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in early stage companies is how to get more traction, how to drive faster growth. In every case, precise target audiences need to be defined.
Intellectual property is an intangible asset, or a collection of intangible assets, created through the ingenuity of people in the form of their brands, innovations, original works of authorship, and confidential information. Intellectual property may serve as the foundation of many businesses and ventures. Thus, it is very important to protect your intellectual property as your business develops and grows.
In Massachusetts, the default employment relationship is referred to as “at will.” This means that an employer can terminate an employee for virtually any reason so long as it is not prohibited by public policy.
Although the many challenges facing startup companies vary by industry and product or service, in my experience representing founders the one constant at the top the list is always the same: FUNDRAISING. The period during which founders can self-fund or “bootstrap” also varies, but sooner or later a decision is made to seek outside funding.
Employers are not prevented from requiring all employees physically entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19. It is important to note, that the COVID-19 vaccinations are currently being manufactured and administered under an “Emergency Use Authorization” which is not the same as a full vaccine licensure. Therefore, the general approach to vaccination mandates for COVID-19 are seen differently than mandates for other vaccinations.
Start-ups need a great idea or business proposition to succeed, but they also need top talent. Attracting talent to an exciting new enterprise is one thing, but convincing the best and brightest to stick around for the long run is another matter entirely. Private companies can provide this in many ways, but two prominent forms are stock options and grants of restricted stock.
A trademark can be any word, phrase, logo, or design that connects your business with its goods or services in the minds of consumers. This can include your business name, product name, or tagline. Trademarks are some of your company’s most valuable assets as they symbolize your reputation and good will. They are how consumers recognize your products or services among those of your competitors.
The “right” Advisory Board members contribute invaluable guidance and advice and provide access to networks of industry, target audiences and financing resources.
Gesmer Updegrove LLP is proud to congratulate its client Alinia AI on the successful closing of its $7.5 million seed round. This important milestone positions the company for continued growth as it advances its mission to build trusted, enterprise-grade AI infrastructure for highly regulated industries. The round, led by leading venture investors, reflects strong market confidence in […]
Gesmer Updegrove LLP is proud to congratulate its client Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. on securing a $100 million revolving credit facility with Needham Bank. This financing represents a significant expansion of Curaleaf’s previous $40 million facility and includes an extended maturity of up to five years, further strengthening the company’s capital position and financial flexibility. This transaction marks a […]