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Common Pitfalls In Venture Capital Term Sheets

Apr 23 •

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…

Apr 23 •

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…

Apr 20 •

Choosing An LLC Jurisdiction: New York vs. Delaware

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Apr 20 •

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…

Apr 19 •

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…

Apr 19 •

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…

Apr 19 •

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…

Apr 18 •

Issuing stock is a vital but complex process in the startup growth cycle. Startups frequently issue stock using a private placement under Regulation D…

Apr 17 •

Electronic Stock Certificates

Electronic stock certificates provide a pathway to avoid issuing uncertificated shares without the need to use paper stock certificates. Electronic…

Apr 17 •

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…

Apr 17 •

Stockholders’ Agreement

Stockholders' Agreements are a vital part of robust corporate governance. Startups should consider adopting a Stockholders' Agreement prior to seeking…

Apr 15 •

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