Best Practices for Protecting Confidential Information Employers have legal options if their trade secrets are stolen, thanks to the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”). The DTSA is paralleled by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act…
Preparing for an Exit Transaction Initial public offerings are becoming less common as startup founders are starting to look to exit their companies through acquisitions or asset sales. If a merger, acquisition, or asset sale…
Changing from a Partnership to a Corporation in CA The biggest companies in the world started from very humble beginnings, many growing from an idea and one or two employees to having an international presence…
Founder Disputes: Regaining Control of Your Company Founders seek out venture capitalists when they have an idea, but lack the money to get it off the ground. While VCs can make your idea a reality,…
Should You Draft Your Own Business Contracts? As a business attorney, you need to have an education in law and years of experience to draft contracts that effectively serve your clients. Contracts that are not…
What You Should Know About Startup Laws There are so many prospects for creative entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing startup culture. Knowing your rights and the laws around founding a startup is so important. With…
The best course of action for businesses in financial trouble may involve selecting between a reorganization and liquidation. A trusted lawyer can be essential in selecting the best strategy for your company, as there are…
What Is the Right of First Refusal? The right of first refusal is an essential legal safeguard that enables business owners to safeguard their financial and ownership interests. Before the stock is sold to an…
In a recent and unexpected development in government guidelines, securities law can now apply to an ownership interest in an LLC. An ownership stake may occasionally qualify as a security covered by federal and state…
