private placement memorandum

Do I Need a PPM When Investing?

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Do I Need a PPM When Investing? A PPM, or private placement memorandum, is a useful marketing tool that informs and sparks up interest, but it also helps investors comply with SEC law. A PPM is used to offer security…
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employee meal laws

California Employee Meal and Break Requirements

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California Employee Meal and Break Requirements A significant portion of civil action and Labor Commissioner disputes between employees and employers in California are caused by employers’ failure to comply with the rules regarding required breaks for meals and rest during…
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Regulation CF

Raising Capital with Regulation CF

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Raising Capital with Regulation CF The methods used by startups to obtain funding have come a very long way due to technological advances, so much so that federal securities laws have evolved to ensure these investments are protected. A relatively…
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Should I Offer a Stock Option Pool?

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Should I Offer a Stock Option Pool? An ever-more common option for dividing equity for startups is a stock option pool. Equity compensation is a fairly common incentive that business owners use to pull in talent within their industry and…
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shareholder

The Worst Shareholder Structure

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The Worst Shareholder Structure Dividing shares equally among founders may seem like the most straightforward option when forming a new business, but there are numerous risks to consider. By working with an experienced attorney, new businesses can avoid such issues.…
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Share Structures

Class A and Class B Share Structures

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Capitalizing on a new company can be a challenging process. The founders may lose control of their intellectual property if too much equity is distributed. On the other hand, if insufficient funding is secured, there’s a higher likelihood that the…
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Should Investors Get Board Seats?

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Should Investors Get Board Seats? The success or failure of a new startup depends heavily on its board of directors. Therefore, entrepreneurs must be selective about giving board seats to investors. Each board member has voting power and if shareholders…
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UCC Filing

What Is A UCC Filing?

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What Is A UCC Filing? Collateral is used by creditors to safeguard their investments. Financial security can be provided through collateral, but only if creditors adhere to all legal restrictions. If not, a  secured creditor may lose priority over other…
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Avoid 10 Common Crypto Scams

Avoid 10 Common Crypto Scams

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Avoid 10 Common Crypto Scams With cryptocurrency entering the mainstream culture, scams involving cryptocurrencies are becoming more prevalent. The area is a fertile ground for scams because cryptocurrencies are complex and can yield significant gains, piquing people’s curiosity. As the…
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Avoiding NFT Scams

Avoiding NFT Scams

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Avoiding NFT Scams An NFT  (non-fungible token) is often a one-of-a-kind piece of digital artwork that belongs to a single owner and is tracked via a blockchain-based digital ledger. NFTs are rapidly becoming one of the most popular digital assets…
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