by Boyana Bounkova | Jan 31, 2025 | Business Transactions, California Labor Law
What a buyer should watch for in an asset purchase transaction involving personal information. Over the past decade the importance of personal information as a separate asset in M&A transactions, and in particular asset purchase agreements, has increased...
by Boyana Bounkova | Oct 14, 2024 | AI Startup, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property
Even though the main function of the trademarks is to identify and distinguish a single source of goods and services, it is possible under U.S. law for two or more parties to co-own a trademark or a service mark. There are various reasons that can lead to joint...
by Habeeb Syed | Oct 4, 2024 | Business Transactions
This summary addresses the acquisition of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, as governed under 49 CFR § 26 and the following rules. There are three main criteria one should be aware of in acquiring an existing DBE: 1. ownership & source(s) of funding, 2....
by Kristina Pedroso | Sep 21, 2024 | California Labor Law, Liability Protection - Estate Planning
At Sutter Law PC, one of the first things we advise startups is to ensure they have a robust Trade Secret protection plan. The best method for limiting the misappropriation of a Company’s Trade Secrets is to take a proactive approach upon hire. However, there are...
by Business Lawyer | Jul 8, 2024 | AI Startup
Companies that develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology are among the most innovative in today’s market, with the ability to upend entire sectors. But in order to properly manage the particular risks that AI entrepreneurs confront, they need specialized...