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...
by Staff Attorney | Jun 1, 2025 | Business Transactions
Operating losses, often seen as setbacks, can be transformed into strategic tax-saving tools to bolster financial recovery. Businesses experiencing losses can use provisions in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to unlock refunds or reduce future tax liabilities....
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...
