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Choosing the Ideal Jurisdiction: Considerations in Selecting a State for Incorporation

One of the first questions we receive from founders who are ready to legally form a company is where they should incorporate. The conventional…

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What are IP Assignment Agreements?

For the high-growth startups we represent (and into which our venture capital clients invest), intellectual property (IP) is typically the core asset driving the…

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What is a Management Rights Letter?

Here’s a situation we see often when a company is negotiating a Series A financing. They’ve gotten through diligence, completed the lengthy and difficult…

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An Introduction to Convertible Notes

What is a convertible promissory note? A convertible promissory note is a debt instrument that converts into equity of the issuing company upon certain…

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Down Rounds – What Are They and How to Mitigate Litigation Risk

“Down rounds” and why they are contentious Early-stage companies often raise capital in multiple rounds.  While founders and investors hope that a company’s valuation…

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