Legal Considerations for Web-Based Start-Ups
Strategic Vision for Emerging Companies – Interview with Marty Lorenzo, Member, Mintz Levin
The California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act requires that the articles of organization include several prescribed statements, including the street address of the limited liability company's initial principal...more
Earlier this week, I wrote about a recent article by Professor Douglas K. Moll that argues that treating contractual disclaimers of partnership as dispositive is inconsistent with modern statutes, including the Revised...more
In this latest issue of The Entrepreneurs Report, we’ve compiled a range of data on venture financing transactions in which the firm was involved during the first quarter of 2021, with the objective of identifying relevant...more
On August 31, 2016 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an “International Entrepreneur” (I.E.) rule that would allow qualifying foreign investors to develop and grow their start-up companies in the United...more
Current visa options limit the ability of foreign national entrepreneurs to start and grow companies in the United States. As a result, the United States is less able to attract the world’s very best and most innovative...more
Last Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced a proposal that would allow foreign entrepreneurs to enter the United States to operate high-growth, job-creating startup enterprises. As with other...more
Last week, the Nevada legislature passed what the Reno Gazette-Journal has branded as the state’s “largest-ever tax increase”. Although the state’s legislative website does not yet list the bill as having been approved by...more
Well, newest Business Court Judge Gregory McGuire has gotten off to a running start with his first opinion, issued only about a week after his appointment to the Business Court by Governor McCrory. The case is La Familia...more
By carefully considering the forms of business entity that are available and then intelligently choosing an appropriate one, you can reduce exposure to liabilities, save taxes and launch the business in a form capable of...more
A little over a year ago, I wrote about the Nevada Secretary of State’s launch of Silverflume. This innovative internet website aims to be a “one stop” portal that consolidates and coordinates the information needed to start...more
The Craft Brewing Industry is booming in America. According to the Brewers Association, since 2000, the number of craft breweries operating in the U.S. has increased by more than two-thirds. Over 2,500 craft breweries...more
The rules that govern businesses formed as limited liability companies, or LLCs, in California are about to get their first major overhaul in 20 years with a new law that takes effect on Jan. 1. Known as the California...more
In the third and final installment of this blog post series, we’ll return to last week’s question (Should I sell convertible debt or equity?), and consider the other side of the coin: choosing equity instead of debt. We’ll...more
I often speak to potential clients who have heard they should incorporate or from an LLC in Nevada because there are “no taxes” or in Delaware “because it’s the best place.” They want to know what I think....more
As we discussed before, most people end up operating their business through an entity of some sort. However, there are some individuals who do not necessarily need an entity and can operate their business as a sole...more
In This Issue: Making the ‘Right’ Choice; Top Ten Mistakes Businesses Make Regarding Insurance; and You’ve Got the Job, Details Will Follow. Excerpt from Making the ‘Right’ Choice - You have the idea, you...more
You have the idea, you have the funds, and you are ready to start your very own business! Now what?! Whether this is the first and only time you will do this or whether you are an established entrepreneur, one of the...more
Universities and colleges seeking to start commercial ventures should consider raising capital through the EB-5 program. If you are a university or college and you are considering building a new student union or a stadium as...more
In This Issue: - Activity Level of New England Transactions: All Rounds - Activity Level of New England Seed Transactions - Activity Level of New England Series A Transactions - Activity Level of New...more