Licensing Intellectual Property As discussed in our article about intellectual property (IP), it is an important asset for a business and so it needs to be protected. If a business has an opportunity to license… 

Punitive Damages from a Breach of Contract When a contract is breached, there are many losses to the company that may not be so apparent at first. It is often incalculable the types of damages… 

Prepare for an Exit Transition The route of public offerings is becoming increasingly less common for businesses. In today’s world, a business is more likely to seek out a merger, acquisition, or asset sale as… 

Accredited Investors Under federal securities rules, accredited investors have access to a broader choice of investment opportunities. However, these options may  come with more financial and legal risks. This is because the law assumes that… 

Hidden Liabilities in Asset Purchase Agreements In the competitive tech sector, mergers and acquisitions are vital for developing a business. Unfortunately, debts and liabilities that have been hidden from the buyer may put them at… 

Basic Structure of a Partnership in California Before starting a business partnership, you will want to make sure your legal interests are well documented and accounted for. Brush up on the legal classifications of partnership… 

Partnerships or LLCs? It’s important to understand what sort of corporate structure would best protect you and your investors when creating a new company. Your business may be exposed to unnecessary legal and tax responsibility… 

Salient Considerations for a Shareholders Agreement A shareholders agreement is necessary to protect the rights and ensure fair treatment of all parties involved. As official as it may sound, creating such an agreement is not… 

Breach of Contract Related to COVID-19 Thousands of civil cases have been filed since the COVID-19 global pandemic. Companies and business owners are dealing with unprecedented legal issues such as breach of contracts. In order…