by Business Lawyer | Sep 7, 2026 | Business Transactions
As your company grows, legal needs stack up fast. One week it’s a last-minute employment contract, the next it’s a SAFE you’re drafting for a big investor meeting. As many of startups’ legal needs fall under different domains, founders often end up...
by Boyana Bounkova | Sep 7, 2026 | Business Transactions
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized how brands create, communicate, and market their products. However, generative AI tools have also fundamentally altered the landscape for trademark owners. While the core legal principles for trademark protection remain the...
by Business Lawyer | Sep 1, 2026 | AI Startup, Business Transactions
We’re excited to share that Eric Milliken, founder of Sutter Law, has been invited to speak at the Diablo Valley Tech Initiative’s monthly meeting this September. If you’ve spent any time around Eric, you know this is right in his wheelhouse....
by Business Lawyer | Aug 15, 2026 | Business Transactions
When a business relationship falls apart, a former executive or founder frequently discovers that their ownership in a company has been wiped out, canceled, or reallocated without their permission. For Delaware LLC’s (Limited Liability Company), this scenario often...
by Tyler Smith | Jul 20, 2026 | Business Transactions
When corporate misconduct occurs, shareholders often feel the impact directly. However, from a legal standpoint, not all losses are created equal. If you are considering legal action, the first hurdle is determining whether your claim is direct or derivative. In...
by Tyler Smith | Jul 16, 2026 | Business Transactions
In the high-stakes world of startups, equity is more than just compensation; it is the realization of a founder’s vision and years of sweat equity. However, a troubling trend has emerged where boards of directors use for-cause terminations as a predatory tool to strip...
