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What you need to know about (CIIAA) – Complete Guide

What you need to know about (CIIAA) – Complete Guide

by Tyler Smith | Dec 9, 2025 | Business Transactions

When Should a Company Use a CIIAA?1. New Employees2. Interns3. Independent Contractors and Consultants4. Business Partnerships or Joint Ventures5. Situations Involving Trade SecretsWhat’s Typically Included in a CIIAA?1. Definition of Confidential Information2....
Do I have copyright in works I have created with the assistance of AI?

Do I have copyright in works I have created with the assistance of AI?

by Boyana Bounkova | Dec 7, 2025 | Business Transactions

1- Who is entitled to copyright ownership?2- Partial use of AI3- What about “Prompts?”4- Registering works generated with the assistance of AI. The constant development of Generative AI in recent years has revolutionized many industries and assisted humans with...
Convertible Debt: How It Works and How Startups Can Use It

Convertible Debt: How It Works and How Startups Can Use It

by Staff Attorney | Dec 3, 2025 | Business Transactions

Why Convertible Debt Exists in the First PlaceHow Convertible Debt WorksWhy Investors Agree to Convertible Debt1. A Discount on Future Shares2. A Valuation Cap3. Priority Over Equity Holders4. Interest AccrualA Detailed Example: How Convertible Debt Converts Into...
Why Indemnification Agreements are the Gold Standard for Company Founders

Why Indemnification Agreements are the Gold Standard for Company Founders

by Staff Attorney | Nov 12, 2025 | Business Transactions, California Partnerships, Intellectual Property

What Is an Indemnification Agreement?Key Elements of an Indemnification AgreementWhy Founders Should Care About IndemnificationIndemnification Helps Attract Top Talent Agreement vs. Certificate of Incorporation or BylawsMandatory vs. Discretionary IndemnificationFinal...
Equity Tokens: Game Changer or Just Hype?

Equity Tokens: Game Changer or Just Hype?

by Tyler Smith | Oct 31, 2025 | Business Transactions

Equity tokens have been getting a lot of buzz lately. Depending on who you ask, they’re either the future of startup funding or an overcomplicated gimmick wrapped in shiny crypto packaging. The truth? They might be a bit of both. Equity tokens represent actual...
Legal Considerations for AI Licensing Agreements in Business

Legal Considerations for AI Licensing Agreements in Business

by Staff Attorney | Oct 17, 2025 | AI Startup, Business Transactions

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...
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