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 | Feb 28, 2024 | California Labor Law, California Partnerships, Corporation & CA LLC
Introduction The legal landscape regarding non-compete agreements in California presents a unique challenge for employers. Known for its employee-friendly laws, California stands out for its stringent stance on such agreements. As a business law firm...
by Eric H. Milliken, a San Francisco Attorney | Oct 22, 2023 | Business Transactions, Corporation & CA LLC
Introduction: The decision of how to structure your company is paramount. The chosen structure directly impacts your business operations, including decision-making processes, raising capital, and, most importantly, taxation. As a prominent Silicon Valley Law Firm we...
by Eric H. Milliken, a San Francisco Attorney | Sep 15, 2023 | Business Transactions, Corporation & CA LLC, Intellectual Property
Introduction Embarking on the journey to dissolve a Delaware C Corporation after an asset purchase (M&A) is a crucial step for companies looking to streamline operations or pivot their business model. While it might seem like a complex process, with careful...
by Staff Attorney | Aug 20, 2023 | California Labor Law, Corporation & CA LLC
Understanding the corporate structure of a startup is imperative to business success. Deriving a crystal clear definition for the term “Startup Corporate Structure” certainly provides a starting point for this discussion. At its heart, ‘Startup...
by Boyana Bounkova | Jul 5, 2023 | Business Transactions, Corporation & CA LLC, Intellectual Property
1. Introduction. The goal of any good startup is to generate great intellectual property, when it is time for mergers & acquisitions (M&A), the transfer of intellectual property (IP) assets is a crucial component of any asset purchase agreement. Among these...
