by Staff Attorney | Sep 29, 2025 | Business Transactions
Can You Be Removed From Your Startup?
It’s a question many founders never think about until conflict arises: Can you actually be removed from your own startup? The short answer is yes, under certain circumstances. Here’s how it typically works under standard Silicon Valley startup structures.
by Sarah Nuemann | Sep 24, 2025 | Business Transactions
When a company is sold or goes through a merger, executive payouts, often called “golden parachutes,” tend to get a lot of attention. These payments can be a way to reward and retain top talent during big changes, but they also come with strict tax rules under Section...
by Tyler Smith | Sep 22, 2025 | AI Startup, Business Transactions
What Are Pro Rata Rights? Pro rata rights are an anti-dilution protection that allows existing investors to maintain their ownership percentage in a company over time. If granted, these rights give the investor the option (not obligation) to invest additional capital...
by Staff Attorney | Jun 30, 2025 | Business Transactions
Let’s expand on the legal considerations for the international expansion of startups. Here’s a more detailed exploration of each point: International Contracts: Negotiation and Drafting: When creating international contracts, startups should engage in thorough...
by Business Lawyer | Jun 4, 2025 | Business Transactions
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the financial services sector symbolizes a transformative juncture, steering the industry towards innovation and efficiency. Startups leveraging AI in financial services (AI FinTech) are at the forefront of this...
by Staff Attorney | Jun 2, 2025 | Corporation & CA LLC, Business Transactions
Raising capital is a critical step for startups, especially in a state like California, home to Silicon Valley and thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs. While federal securities laws provide exemptions for private offerings through Form D, California has its own laws...
