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Moonlighting: When Should I Quit My Day Job?

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A founder’s eureka moment may come at any time, and commonly occurs while employed by another company. Sometimes the kernel of an idea is a result of something the founder encounters in their day job—an ancillary problem that...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Startups in the UK: Navigating the Next Phase of Growth

In the second article of a two-part series, Jamie Moore, Kristy Hart, Kelly Hagedorn, Scott Morrison, Cameron Carr, Emma Cameron, Anna O’Kelly and Hanna Hewitt of Orrick explain the key issues and complexities that UK...more

Goodwin

What You Need To Know About Negotiating A Venture Term Sheet

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For any founder, whether a first-timer or a serial entrepreneur, it’s an exciting moment when you receive a term sheet from a venture capital fund for your company’s first preferred stock financing round. Excitement aside,...more

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Chris Lazarini Analyzes Justifiable Reliance in Context of Securities Fraud Allegations

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini analyzed a case in which 27 Chinese individuals alleged securities fraud after investing significant funds in a failed electric vehicle startup. The court dismissed the case, finding...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

How VC-Backed Companies Can Mitigate #MeToo Risk

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The #MeToo and Time's Up movements have placed boards of directors in the spotlight for how quickly and thoroughly they respond to allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment and other improper behavior by founders,...more

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The Wind Down: a stage of life for start-ups

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Companies and their investors start with great enthusiasm. But in the life cycle of some companies, the enthusiasm (and funding) dissipates before the company has achieved an attractive sale or IPO....more

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Why having a clear understanding with employees is important

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Over the years, we have written a number of articles about the importance of making sure your employment documents contain clear, understandable language. One of our federal district judges was recently faced with an...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Sellout: Why Control is Key in the Sale of VC-Backed Companies

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Every founder of a growth startup dreams of a big, successful exit — a sale of the company for millions of dollars. But that dream could be shattered if the investors are able to cause the company to be sold prematurely with...more

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5 Tips to Build Strong Relationships with Investors

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The startup founder/investor relationship is a marriage of sorts. Like any long-term union, there are ups and downs, and it requires effort and commitment to maintain a strong and lasting relationship. When the...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March 2016 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: - How The Fiduciary Rule Will Harm Fintech And Startups - The Department of Labor may not be the first federal agency on an early-stage startup founder’s...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Delaware Chancery Court Rejects Allegations Assailing Independence Of VC Directors In Dismissing Derivative Suit

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A recent Delaware Chancery Court decision dismissing derivative fiduciary duty claims has significance for public companies with board members who are associated with venture capital firms. ...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense - August 2015

Are the Circuits A-Splitting? The Ninth Circuit Declines to Follow the Second Circuit's Insider Trading Decision in U.S. v. Newman - Why it matters: On July 6, 2015, the Ninth Circuit in U.S. v. Salman declined to...more

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Massachusetts Federal Court Holds That LLC Operating Agreement Does Not Shield Defendants from Liability for Breaching Their...

A recent decision by Judge F. Dennis Saylor of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Butler v. Moore, C.A. No. 10-10207-FDS U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39416 (D. Mass. Mar. 26, 2015), offers an example of how...more

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