Legal Considerations for AI Licensing Agreements in Business
1. Intellectual Property Rights2. Data Privacy and Security3. Liability and Indemnification4. Performance Metrics and Warranties5. Term and TerminationConclusion As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, businesses are increasingly...
Mastering the Foundation: Navigating Contracts in AI Startup Partnerships
Introduction to Contracts in AI Startup Partnerships At Sutter Law, we work with dozens of entrepreneurs in the exciting field of artificial intelligence (AI) startups, and we understand the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and success. When entering...
Founder Dispute: AKA Founder Divorce Series (Chapter Three)
The Exiting Founder Equity DilemmaWhy Large Equity Stakes Are a ProblemWhy Cash Repurchase Rarely WorksPractical Solutions1. Repurchase with a Promissory Note2. Call Option Structure3. Investor or Secondary PurchaseThe Takeaway The Exiting Founder Equity Dilemma If...
Founder Dispute: AKA Founder Divorce Series (Chapter Two)
Is There Such a Thing as an Amicable Founder Divorce?
The quick answer is yes. The long answer: it depends.
Founders often separate because of internal disputes, but that’s not always the case.
Sometimes, one founder simply wants or needs to step away — because of burnout, a better career opportunity, family obligations, or illness. Whatever the reason, it’s important to understand what an amicable exit should look like.
- Vesting and Vengeance: How “For Cause” Terminations are Used to Claw Back Equity
- The Founder’s Fallacy: Why “Working for Free” is a Legal Time Bomb
- Literally – What Your Written Document Says, Matters
- Planning a Reduction in Force in California? Remote Work Does Not Reduce the Risk
- Annual Immigration-Rights Notices To Employees
