Single-Trigger Acceleration: What Founders Should Know in an M&A Deal
Single-trigger acceleration vests equity on a sale of the company. Here is how it compares to double-trigger acceleration and what founders should consider.
Top 10 Due Diligence Requests for a Merger or Acquisition
A practical guide to the core due diligence requests buyers make in an M&A purchase, and how sellers can prepare.
California Corporations Code Section 119: How to Ratify Defective Corporate Acts
Since 2023, Section 119 lets California corporations ratify or court-validate defective corporate acts, much like Delaware Sections 204 and 205. Here is the process and its limits.
Reincorporating in Another State: Legal Steps for California Companies
Thinking about moving your California corporation to Delaware or another state? Here are the main ways to reincorporate, the approvals and filings involved, and the tax and cleanup issues to plan for.
International Founders and the Complexities of U.S. Business Law
A practical overview of the U.S. legal issues international founders face, from entity choice and taxes to immigration, IP and fundraising.
Convertible Notes vs. SAFE Notes: Key Differences for Startup Founders
Convertible notes are debt with interest and a maturity date; SAFEs are not. Here is how caps, discounts, post-money dilution and exits differ between the two.
