by Boyana Bounkova | Mar 25, 2025 | Business Transactions
Depending on the industry a startup company is operating in, the intellectual property rights can be one of its most valuable and important assets; if not properly secured in time, it may cost quite a lot to protect them if infringed. Therefore, it is strongly...
by Staff Attorney | Mar 18, 2025 | Business Transactions
S-Corporations (S-Corps) are a popular choice for small business owners seeking to combine the benefits of pass-through taxation with liability protection. However, choosing and maintaining S-Corp status requires careful consideration of both the initial election...
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....
