June 8, 2017

Raise Capital

Key Considerations Other Than Cash in Selecting Investors for Your Startup (Video)

June 8, 2017

Raise Capital

Jeremy Glaser and Patrick Henry discuss some key considerations, other than cash, in selecting investors for your startup.

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Jul 24, 2019

Five Common Equity Incentive Plan Mistakes

Jul 24, 2019

By Sebastian Lucier

Equity Incentive Plans (aka, Stock Option Plans) are a standard feature in nearly every start-up. Although the basic concept (granting an equity interest to an employee or other service provider) is simple enough, there are a few administrative and legal technicalities that need to be respected. Below is a list of five common mistakes that start-ups make when administering their Equity Incentive Plans.

Jul 24, 2019

Jun 26, 2019

Does Delaware Corporate Law Permit Director Proxy Voting?

Jun 26, 2019

By Ashna Pai

Proxies are common in the world of shareholder voting. But, can directors also vote by proxy at board meetings under Delaware corporate law? No, they cannot. Following relevant Delaware case law, directors are prohibited from voting by proxy at board meetings.

Jun 26, 2019

Jun 10, 2019

You’ve Got Mail! Emails May Be Subject to Stockholder Books and Records Requests

Jun 10, 2019

By Zachary Liebnick and Zane Polston

Delaware corporations have always been required to provide certain information to their stockholders under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), but the scope and form of that information has naturally changed as technology advances. A recent expansion of the type of documents that corporations may be required to provide occurred in a recent case in which the Delaware Supreme Court held in KT4 Partners LLC v. Palantir Technologies, Inc., that a corporation may be required to produce emails and other electronically stored records at the request of stockholders who bring books and records requests under Section 220.

Jun 10, 2019

Jun 5, 2019

Why You Need Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements

Jun 5, 2019

By Daniel Marden

Protecting your company’s intellectual property rights is essential during all stages of your company’s growth. One of the first steps you can take to protect your company’s intellectual property rights is to have all advisors, consultants, contractors and employees of your company enter into Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements (“PIIAs”), also known as Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements.

Jun 5, 2019

May 21, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Law is Here. Get Prepared. (Webinar)

May 21, 2019

By Cynthia Larose and Brian Lam

This webinar provides an overview of the act including who it applies to, the types of data covered, and the new rights granted by the act such as data access, deletion, and portability. Actionable, business-focused advice is provided regarding preparing data inventories and process flows to support these new rights, as well as business model considerations in light of the act’s guidance on data monetization and the sanctions and remedies that companies may face.

May 21, 2019

Employers Beware: Judge Greenlights Employee’s Privacy Lawsuit Over Dropbox Access

May 21, 2019

By Katharine Beattie, Cynthia Larose, Jennifer Budoff

Many employers maintain policies limiting their employees’ expectation of privacy in the workplace, including policies that eliminate any expectation of privacy when using company-issued electronic devices. While employers may think that having such a policy would protect them from invasion of privacy claims under the Fourth Amendment or state law, a recent federal court decision may cause employers to think otherwise. This post examines this decision and provides best practices for avoiding issues with employees’ privacy interests.

May 21, 2019

Musical.ly’s COPPA Failure Falls Flat at the FTC; Will Pay Note-Worthy Fine

May 21, 2019

By Cynthia Larose, Elana Safner

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has handed down its largest civil penalty ever for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). Musical.ly, now known as TikTok after a 2018 merger, agreed to a fine of $5.7 million for its violations. The settlement was significant not only because of its record amount, but also because it includes a specific agreement on how the website will operate going forward.

May 21, 2019

California’s Privacy Act—Watch for an Expanding Private Right of Action

May 21, 2019

By Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales, Matthew Novian

The California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect on January 1, 2020, but amendments are expected. In an article recently published by Bloomberg Law, Mintz attorneys Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales and Matthew Novian discuss the April 9 hearing on SB-561, a bill that would expand the private right of action and remove compliance opportunities for businesses, and explain why the bill should be closely watched.

May 21, 2019

May 1, 2019

The Impact Terms Project: Defining the Standard for Impact

May 1, 2019

By Verna Krishnamurthy

The Impact Terms Project (“ITP”) was launched as a platform intended to provide guidance on best practices to entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders in the rapidly-evolving social enterprise space. To this end, the ITP covers a broad range of topics from corporate formation and financing to exit terms, building a foundation of resources on “what’s market” for those involved in impact. The ITP’s effort to build institutional knowledge in the space not only better enables entrepreneurs to tackle the complex questions that arise in the formation and growth of impact-driven businesses, but also help establish a framework of knowledge on impact investing for potential investors.

May 1, 2019

What Startups Should Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act

May 1, 2019

By Brian Lam

Privacy and data security is a serious concern for many startups. They understand that end users, consumers, partners, and investors are now concerned like never before about how data is collected, used, stored and transferred. A bad data event quickly turns into a bad news story, can turn off users, discourage investors, and bring regulatory scrutiny and enforcement.

May 1, 2019

Archive 3
- Feb 26, 2019 Is Your Commercial Co-Venture in Compliance in all 50 States? Feb 26, 2019
- Jun 7, 2017 The Gig Economy, Independent Contractors, and New York Law Jun 7, 2017
- Jan 7, 2016 FTC Takes Action Against Retail Tracking Start-Up Nomi Technologies Jan 7, 2016
Build Your Team 19
- Jul 24, 2019 Five Common Equity Incentive Plan Mistakes Jul 24, 2019
- Feb 12, 2019 How to Distribute Equity in Your Start-Up Feb 12, 2019
- Feb 14, 2018 New York City Bans Salary History Inquiries Feb 14, 2018
- Dec 18, 2017 Are You An Owner Or Employee? The Inflexibility of the Federal Tax Rules To Be Treated As Both. Dec 18, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Provide Transparency and Under-Commit/Over-Deliver with Your Board (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Managing Expectations on a Board of Directors (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Leadership Responsibility of the CEO on the Board of Directors (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Building Great Companies is a “Team Sport” (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Board Composition and the Fear of Losing Control of Your Company (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 The Importance of Team Dynamics on a Board of Directors (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Treat Board Seats as Very Valuable Assets (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017 Building a Startup Team - "Smartest Person in the Room" Syndrome (Video) Feb 28, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 The Importance of Employment Agreements (Video) Jan 30, 2017
- Feb 24, 2016 Immigration Considerations for a Start-Up Company Feb 24, 2016
- Feb 17, 2016 H-1B Checklist for Start-Up Company Feb 17, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 A Balanced Approach to Founder's Equity Feb 15, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Why You Should be Using a Board of Advisors and How to Get the Most Benefit From It Feb 1, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Why Does a Company Issue Stock Options? Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Starting a startup as CTO / Head of Product Jan 1, 2016
Exits 3
- Jul 18, 2018 What to Do Now if You Want to Sell Your Company Jul 18, 2018
- Jan 7, 2016 Don’t Make These Ten Mistakes When Selling Your Business Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 Preparing to Sell a Privately-Held Business (Video) Jan 6, 2016
Form A Company 14
- Jun 26, 2019 Does Delaware Corporate Law Permit Director Proxy Voting? Jun 26, 2019
- May 1, 2019 The Impact Terms Project: Defining the Standard for Impact May 1, 2019
- May 1, 2019 What Startups Should Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act May 1, 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 10 Shortcuts Entrepreneurs Should Not Take When Starting a Company Mar 26, 2019
- Feb 12, 2019 How to Distribute Equity in Your Start-Up Feb 12, 2019
- Jan 2, 2019 CAUTION: Director Veto Rights in Financing Documents May Constitute “Disproportionate Voting” Jan 2, 2019
- Dec 5, 2018 How To Get Started: Dividing Equity, Getting Incorporated and Other Details When Beginning Your Business! Dec 5, 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 Founder’s Stock – a Legal Fiction Oct 3, 2018
- Sep 19, 2018 Liability Considerations for Delaware Public Benefit Corporations Sep 19, 2018
- Aug 27, 2018 The Form is Always Wrong Aug 27, 2018
- Oct 31, 2017 Is a Series LLC Right for Your Business? Oct 31, 2017
- Sep 11, 2017 Incorporating Your Company - Chat with Dan DeWolf (Video) Sep 11, 2017
- Jul 5, 2017 7 Step Process for Creating a Fundable Startup (Video) Jul 5, 2017
- Feb 15, 2016 A Balanced Approach to Founder's Equity Feb 15, 2016
Protect Your Data 11
- Jun 10, 2019 You’ve Got Mail! Emails May Be Subject to Stockholder Books and Records Requests Jun 10, 2019
- May 21, 2019 The California Consumer Privacy Law is Here. Get Prepared. (Webinar) May 21, 2019
- May 21, 2019 Employers Beware: Judge Greenlights Employee’s Privacy Lawsuit Over Dropbox Access May 21, 2019
- May 21, 2019 Musical.ly’s COPPA Failure Falls Flat at the FTC; Will Pay Note-Worthy Fine May 21, 2019
- May 21, 2019 California’s Privacy Act—Watch for an Expanding Private Right of Action May 21, 2019
- May 1, 2019 What Startups Should Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act May 1, 2019
- Mar 28, 2018 How to Leverage Privacy as a Key Competitive Advantage Mar 28, 2018
- Aug 2, 2017 Key Considerations for Adopting Ephemeral Communications Tools Aug 2, 2017
- Jan 7, 2016 What App Users Care About When Sharing Personal Data: Permissions Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 The (Best) Method to the Madness Behind Choosing a Company Name or Mark Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Software Audits: Strategies for Licensees Jan 7, 2016
Protect Your Idea 14
- Jun 5, 2019 Why You Need Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements Jun 5, 2019
- Nov 20, 2017 Company “Branding” and the Benefits of Federal Trademark Registration Nov 20, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Software Is Still Patent Eligible Mar 1, 2017
- May 24, 2016 Protecting Intellectual Property in Your Startup with Patents and Trade Secrets (Video) May 24, 2016
- Mar 30, 2016 Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need To Know (Video) Mar 30, 2016
- Mar 23, 2016 Patents 101: Protecting Innovations (Presentation) Mar 23, 2016
- Mar 23, 2016 What is Intellectual Property, and Why is it Important? (Presentation) Mar 23, 2016
- Mar 23, 2016 Preparing Your Portfolio For Prime Time: IP Due Diligence (Presentation) Mar 23, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 9 Reasons Your Start-Up Needs Patents Mar 21, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 Top Ten Reasons Why U.S. Trademark Searches are Important to Every Business Feb 15, 2016
- Feb 8, 2016 Do You Really Own Your Employee's Knowledge? Feb 8, 2016
- Jan 18, 2016 Trademarks and Surnames: Why Can’t I Use My Own Name? Jan 18, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 The Top 5 Reasons an Employer Will Enforce Your Non-Compete Agreement Jan 12, 2016
- Jan 8, 2016 When Can You Claim A Color As Your Trademark? Jan 8, 2016
Raise Capital 28
- Apr 17, 2019 The SEC Confirms the Limited Scope and Nature of Utility Tokens Apr 17, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 Can I Raise Venture Capital as a Public Benefit Corporation? Apr 10, 2019
- Nov 26, 2018 LLCs and Convertible Debt – Too Good to be True? Nov 26, 2018
- Nov 12, 2018 Digital Tokens: Rethinking the Term “Cryptocurrency” Nov 12, 2018
- Nov 1, 2018 Issues in Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Early Stage Biotechnology Companies Nov 1, 2018
- Jun 20, 2018 New Beneficial Owner Threshold Eases VC Fundraising Jun 20, 2018
- Oct 11, 2017 SAFEs: The (Not So) Simple Agreement for (Potential) Future Equity Oct 11, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Key Considerations Other Than Cash in Selecting Investors for Your Startup (Video) Jun 8, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Convertible Notes for Startups (Video) Mar 1, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017 Term Sheets For Startups - Why Term Sheets Change Everything (Video) Feb 28, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 How to Raise Money (Video) Feb 21, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Various Ways to Raise Capital Jan 23, 2017
- Dec 27, 2016 Regulation Crowdfunding: A Six-Month Update Dec 27, 2016
- Dec 27, 2016 Revised Rule 504: Another Tool in the Toolkit to Raise Capital Dec 27, 2016
- Feb 22, 2016 No Action Letter On Behalf Of Citizen VC Feb 22, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 Seniority Matters Feb 15, 2016
- Jan 23, 2016 What is Venture Capital? Jan 23, 2016
- Jan 15, 2016 What is a Term Sheet? Jan 15, 2016
- Jan 14, 2016 Negotiating Your Company's Valuation (Video) Jan 14, 2016
- Jan 14, 2016 What Makes a Good Business Plan? Jan 14, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 IRS Tax Section 1202: Excluding Your Gains on Small Business Investments Jan 12, 2016
- Jan 8, 2016 The New Section 4(a)(7): More Than a Codification of Section “4(a)(1½)” Jan 8, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Your Executive Summary is the Key to Attracting the Attention of Investors Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Why Does a Company Issue Stock Options? Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 The Transformation of the VC Business Model (Video) Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 The Shift to Angel Investors (Video) Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Benefits of a Regulation A+ Offering (Video) Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 1, 2016 Peeling the Onion, or How Top Investors Value the Startups They Invest In Jan 1, 2016
Technology 2
- Oct 27, 2017 InsureTech Connect 2017 Panel Discussion: Maximizing Profits via Products and Alternative Business Model Innovation Oct 27, 2017
- Jul 5, 2017 InsureTech: Adapting to a New Way of Looking at Insurance Jul 5, 2017