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Common Pitfalls In Venture Capital Term Sheets
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Rex Chatterjee
Stock Options: ISOs vs. NQSOs
Compensation-oriented stock options typically come in two varietyes: ISOs and NQSOs. Incentive Stock Options, or "ISOs," tend to provide more favorable…
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Rex Chatterjee
Single-Trigger vs. Double-Trigger Acceleration
Acceleration is the early vesting of securities otherwise subject to a vesting schedule. Single-trigger acceleration typically occurs upon the sale or…
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Rex Chatterjee
Choosing An LLC Jurisdiction: New York vs. Delaware
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Rule 504 Offering
Rule 504 is a form of Reg D private placement that can provide issuers with access to a wide range of investors. Rule 504 allows issuers to raise up to…
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Rex Chatterjee
Crowdfunding Under Reg CF
Regulation Crowdfunding (or "Reg CF") presents opportunities for issuers to access a broad base of investor capital without the complexity of pathways…
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Rex Chatterjee
Venture Capital Fund Regulation
Venture capital fund regulation stems from a number of various US laws and regulations. There exist various exclusions and exemptions in venture capital…
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Rex Chatterjee
Rule 506(b) vs. 506(c)
It is vital for startup founders seeking to raise capital to understand the main differences between Rules 506(b) vs. 506(c). Rule 506(b) imposes…
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Issuing Stock
Issuing stock is a vital but complex process in the startup growth cycle. Startups frequently issue stock using a private placement under Regulation D…
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Rex Chatterjee
Electronic Stock Certificates
Electronic stock certificates provide a pathway to avoid issuing uncertificated shares without the need to use paper stock certificates. Electronic…
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Rex Chatterjee
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) represents a pivotal development in the protection of trade secrets. The DTSA contains provisions for…
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Stockholders’ Agreement
Stockholders' Agreements are a vital part of robust corporate governance. Startups should consider adopting a Stockholders' Agreement prior to seeking…
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Rex Chatterjee
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