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Paul Hastings LLP

Intellectual Property Considerations for AI Companies: A Guide for Investors and Startups

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, the valuation and viability of AI companies are extensively tied to their intellectual property assets. For AI companies, safeguarding these assets is not just about legal...more

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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

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The Devil’s in the Details: How a Bad Contract Can Ruin Your Startup

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In the high-stakes world of new business ventures, overlooking the smallest detail can have catastrophic consequences. This is particularly true when it comes to contracts, the very backbone of business operations. A poorly...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Understanding the Risk-Return Relationship in Compliance

Investing in any form involves a certain level of risk, and the potential return is directly related to the level of risk taken on. This principle holds true for both private equity and venture capital investing. Private...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What Fiduciary Duties Do I Have as a Director of a Delaware Corporation?

You’re an entrepreneur, you form your first company, and suddenly you carry the title of founder, director, officer, and/or employee all at once. When running your business, it may feel like all of your roles blur together....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Building an Investable Business – Preparing Your Company Now for Successful Exit/Acquisition and Outside Investment -...

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is hosting a webinar titled, "Building an Investable Business – Preparing Your Company Now for Successful Exit/Acquisition and Outside Investment." Nelson...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment

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Are you looking to hire a star engineer who is a foreign national? Are you considering raising capital from a foreign venture capital firm or other foreign investor? Are you interested in sourcing components or creating...more

WilmerHale

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

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: VCs Must Do a Better Job of Supporting Black Women Founders - Black women only receive 0.27% of all venture dollars in the US and 0.24% in the UK, and even...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why 100% Of Venture Capital Can Be Explained In One 4-Letter Word - There are many attempts at explaining venture capital, defining its role in the growth of a...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

The Dangers of Using Finders in Early Stage Financing Transactions

Early stage companies almost always lack two critical resources: time and money. Not only do they barely have enough time to run the business, but they definitely don’t have the time to raise the cash necessary to fund...more

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COVID-19: Planning Ahead at a Social Distance Considerations for Emerging Companies

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COVID-19 continues to spread at an alarming rate, causing rippling effects throughout our daily lives and profoundly impacting our health, wellness, financial futures and families. For companies, and especially start-up and...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Some Founders are Raising Capital Outside of the VC World - Revenue-based financing is offering a creative solution to bridge the gap between venture...more

Winstead PC

Buyer Beware: Top 10 Private Company Investor Checklist

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The private company marketplace has become increasingly attractive to investors as the number of opportunities for investment has vastly expanded. There are approximately 6 million companies in the US, but less than 1% are...more

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2019 IPO Report

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The IPO market produced 183 IPOs in 2018, an increase of 29% from the 142 IPOs in 2017. The year’s tally represented the second-highest annual figure since 2007, trailing only the 244 IPOs in 2014. Total gross proceeds for...more

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Four Things Every Smart Startup Should Do as It Scales

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Your startup began as “four smart people with laptops and a vision.” Fast-forward a few years and it’s a bona fide business with investors, employees, and a snappy logo. Stay on this path, and signs are good that you’ll...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Emerging Company Essentials: Getting Paid – Legal Update from Jeremy Halpern and John Loughnane

Jeremy Halpern, a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Emerging Companies Group, and John Loughnane, a partner in Nutter’s Corporate and Transactions Department, authored a guide for emerging companies entitled “Emerging...more

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