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Maintaining the Balance of Power in Venture-Backed Startups: The Impact of Delaware’s Moelis Decision on Drafting Shareholder...

Venture capital investors with a penchant for more expansive views of preferred stockholder rights have cause for pause. While fundamentally more a commentary on drafting mechanics than anything, the ruling delivered by the...more

J.S. Held

Getting R.E.A.L. in Later Stage, Venture-Backed Companies

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Often later stage, venture-backed companies (“late-stage start-ups”) seek advice as they find themselves languishing in the neverland between being heavy on intellectual property (IP) assets and light on commercial products...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Venture Capital Firms Face New Reporting Requirement With California Law

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Over three and a half years since the death of George Floyd spurred some members of the venture capital community to enact promises to increase their investments in diverse entrepreneurs, California has enacted legislation in...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

More Money, More Problems: Providing additional capital to UK companies in turbulent times

The UK economy continues to deal with significant upheaval, and the outlook for investors holding significant equity stakes in UK portfolio companies is increasingly hard to predict. A change in the trading relationship with...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Publishes Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 - Capital Markets Compass | Issue 4

On November 23, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its "Strategic Plan" for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, which provides an overview of the SEC's planned initiatives and strategic goals over the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK-Listed Issuers Under Financial Stress Gain Latitude in Secondary Capital Raisings

As the U.K. faces what the Bank of England recently described as “very challenging” times, with the possibility of the U.K.’s “longest recession since records began,” issuers listed on the London Stock Exchange should pay...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden’s 2023 Insights – Five Critical Areas for the Year Ahead

The pandemic’s impact may be subsiding, but businesses are encountering new challenges across the globe, including the potential for an economic retrenchment, rising interest rates, shifting regulatory and litigation...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

What’s the Deal? – Initial Public Offerings: Pre-Filing Period

Here’s the deal: - The pre-filing period is an important part of an initial public offering (“IPO”), requiring a number of management, organizational considerations and structural changes before a company can effectuate...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Australia (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Capital Markets Compass | Issue 1

Stable Road Enforcement Action Post Mortem: Lessons for the SPAC Market After Momentus Begins Trading - Stable Road And Momentus Close Business Combination. On August 11, Stable Road Acquisition Corp., a special purpose...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2021 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Do I Find Money to Start My Business?  One of the most difficult elements of entrepreneurship in the early stages is the search for different ways to...more

Conyers

SPAC Litigation: What Happens if the “Blank Check” Bounces?

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The demand for Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) formations in the Cayman Islands increased through the first quarter of 2021 following robust performance in 2020. Whilst the second quarter of 2021 has seen a...more

WilmerHale

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - March 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Top Recent African Fintech Funding Rounds including Flutterwave, Adumo and Kuda  Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation globally and Africa is no...more

Goodwin

Rhode Island Federal Court Dismisses Securities Class Action Against CVS Arising From Statements Made After Omnicare Acquisition

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Rhode Island Federal Court Dismisses Securities Class Action Against CVS Arising From Statements Made After Omnicare Acquisition; SEC Division of Corporation Finance Suggests Companies Issue Additional Disclosures When...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#7 – Flip it Right: Two-Tier U.S. Holding Structures for German Start-ups

Mit unseren auf Technologietransaktionen spezialisierten Teams in allen wichtigen globalen Märkten begleiten wir zahlreiche deutsche TechUnternehmen auf ihrem Wachstumspfad. Als eine der führenden Tech-Kanzleien weltweit...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Australia (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...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

Latham & Watkins LLP

Law no. 120/2020 Converting Simplification Decree Facilitates Capital Increases by Italian Companies

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The Simplification Decree (Decreto Semplificazioni) follows and puts into effect the earlier attempt of the Italian cabinet to facilitate capital increases. Law no. 120/2020 converting Law Decree no. 76/2020 (Decreto...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Navigating Conflicts of Interest as a Corporate Venture-Appointed Director

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Directors appointed by strategic and corporate venture investors (CVC directors) face a unique set of challenges when attempting to resolve their fiduciary duties to the portfolio companies at which they serve as directors...more

BCLP

Is it time to consider cash box placings again to raise cash quickly?

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Despite the cash box being a structure which has seldom been used since March 2015 due to concerns raised by investor bodies, the urgent need for cash in uncertain times may lead to a revival of this once popular structure. ...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Coronavirus Update: Frequent Questions We Are Receiving

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting all aspects of our clients' businesses, not to mention their personal lives. We are fielding numerous legal and practical questions in many different substantive areas and will...more

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