In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is often one of a company’s most valuable assets. Whether it’s software code, creative content, or inventions, these creations form the core of many businesses’ competitive advantage. But here’s the legal pitfall many founders and business owners miss: just because your company paid for something to be created...
Business Formation
When preparing to sell a small or mid-size business, many owners focus on financial records and finding the right buyer. While those are critical components of any transaction, failure to address legal due diligence can threaten the integrity of the transaction. Legal due diligence is one of the most important steps a seller can take...
Under U.S. securities laws, offerings or sales of securities must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) unless an exemption applies. Regulation A, often referred to as a “mini IPO,” is a registration exemption for certain public offerings, allowing eligible issuers to raise up to $75 million without the full SEC registration process....
What happens if your business partner dies, gets divorced, or wants to walk away? If you own part of a company along with other partners, you need to understand and be prepared for a potential business divorce. That is what buy-sell provisions cover. These provisions outline the terms and conditions under which membership interests in...
In private fund formation, fund managers face a critical decision: whether to structure their fund as a traditional blind pool fund or a deal-by-deal fund. Each structure offers distinct benefits and challenges, catering to different issuers, investors, and strategies. Understanding the key characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages is crucial for fund managers to select the vehicle...
Feb82024
Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has come into force, bringing with it substantial reporting obligations on small businesses. Given the stringent reporting obligations, tight reporting deadlines, and steep penalties associated with noncompliance, it is critical to be well informed about the new law and take the necessary steps to adhere to...
On November 23, 2022, The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, detailing its mission, vision, values, and goals moving forward through the next four years. Three main goals guide the SEC’s plan: (1) protecting the investing public against fraud, manipulation, and misconduct; (2) developing and implementing...
Aug102022
Common models used to value a company, how these apply to startups, stock valuation, stock option valuation, and comparisons with US GAAP accounting valuation. Common Company Valuation Methods Market Capitalization Most people are familiar with terms like “market cap” if they have any interest in publicly traded stocks. Market capitalization is a method that can...