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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Federal Appeals Court: Pay That Man His Money, Unless That Money Is Illegal Marijuana Money

Good news, bad news if you’re a cannabis operator that owes money to a creditor. But probably bad news for the rule of law. A federal appellate court has ruled that a cannabis operator is obligated to repay his debts to...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Makes Updates to Guidance and Increases Investment and Revenue Thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided updated guidance on the eligibility requirements for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER). Starting on October 1, 2024. USCIS will increase investment and...more

DarrowEverett LLP

For Founders, Raising VC Funds Comes From Being in the ‘Know’

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We have previously written regarding founders’ choice of entity decisions as well as a number of tips for entrepreneurs to keep in mind as their businesses begin to operate and grow. But for those founders who have eyes on...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

SAFE Financing – a Deep Dive on the Evolution of the SAFE

As we’ve noted in a previous article, the Y Combinator-hosted SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) has become the investment contract of choice for startup companies that have already attracted investors. However, the...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

How Private Equity Firms Select Investment Targets and Build Capital: Insights for Entrepreneurs

What do private equity and growth capital investors look for when adding new companies to their portfolio, and what strategies do they apply to help those companies optimize capital? Procopio Partner and Mergers &...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

The Current Landscape for Private Equity Investment: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know

What do entrepreneurs looking for private capital investment need to know in today’s economic climate? Procopio Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Joint Ventures co-leader Jason Femrite dove into that topic in a Q&A with...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

New York Appellate Court’s Split Decision Involving Delaware LLC Pits “Harsh” Contractarianism Against “Fundamental Fairness”

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Last week, the Manhattan-based Appellate Division, First Department, handed down one of the more intriguing decisions by a New York court I’ve seen in a long time involving a dispute between LLC members....more

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Hunting Outsized Returns with Jason Caplain of Bull City Venture Partners

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“It's finding the founder, and the team, where you get the feeling, you want to quit your job and go work there,” Jason Caplain said. The Bull City Venture’s co-founder’s venture capital legacy isn't just about deals; it's a...more

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Client Corner: Meet Co-founder & CEO of Axoft, Paul Le Floch

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Our Client Corner: Perspectives from Founders, Financiers, and Friends podcast series hosted by Mintz Member Joshua Fox explores the challenges and rewards associated with starting and running a business and investing in a...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Navigating the VC Highway: How Savvy Founders Take the Driver’s Seat in Investor Relationships

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When it comes to securing funding for their ventures, many founders are focused on one thing: money! While obtaining financial support is undoubtedly critical, it’s not the only consideration, and in fact, it’s just the...more

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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What Big Tobacco's Cannabis Investments Mean for Market

For years, the cannabis industry has been the purview of entrepreneurs and those willing to operate in gray areas — those willing to take some measure of risk to recover the premium on that risk. As cannabis has become legal...more

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Q1 2023 Quarterly VC Update: Julie Yoo on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Julie Yoo of Andreessen Horowitz to get her take on the state of venture capital investing. Key insights from Julie Yoo - On predictions about the...more

Perkins Coie

Private Early-Stage Startup Companies Coming Under Increased SEC Scrutiny

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While sophisticated participants in private markets have historically been seen as capable of bargaining for information or withstanding losses better than mom-and-pop investors, current events signal that the U.S. Securities...more

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Kazakhstan Law News Digest for February – March 2023

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I. Legislative News - Subsoil Use - - Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development ("MIID") has approved the Solid Commercial Minerals ("SCM") and Hydrocarbons Reserves Classification Methodology, as well as the...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey – Fourth Quarter 2022

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Our survey analyzed the terms of 169 venture financings closed in the fourth quarter of 2022 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. The Q4 2022 data is consistent with what we would have expected. The terms are...more

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Five ways in which fintechs can lead the way in compliance best practices across Latin America

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Latin American fintech companies are uniquely placed to pioneer new and better approaches to compliance across the region. With innovation at their core, fintech businesses recognize that a strong compliance program...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q4 2022

This report series examines quarterly trends in life sciences venture investment. Key findings for Q3 2022 include: • The industry generated $6.2 billion in deal value across 352 deals in Q3, exhibiting further quarterly...more

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The One Reason Startups Fail, with VentureSouth's Charlie Banks

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As a child, Charlie Banks dreamt of becoming a sports agent. His father was a lawyer, he studied hard and took the Law School Admissions Test and he was ready to apply for school. Then, he got a taste of entrepreneurship and...more

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Financial institutions M&A: Consumer Finance

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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021 - Hyper-specialisation of the European consumer finance market continues, with POS, entrepreneur, freelancer, migrant and payroll...more

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Reboot of International Entrepreneur Program for Startups

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The Biden administration announced on May 11, 2021, that it is restoring a never-fully-utilized Obama-era program allowing foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the United States temporarily in order to oversee and grow certain...more

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BVCA Healthcare Sector Forum 2020: Rounding Up

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McDermott was delighted to partner with the BVCA (British Venture Capital Association) on its recent virtual Sector Forum Series: Healthcare event. The event gathered industry experts – from entrepreneurs, to investors and...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 6 Strategies to Get the Most out of an Accelerator - Being accepted into an accelerator is a huge accomplishment and can completely change the trajectory of...more

Cooley LLP

Blog: Q1 2019 Quarterly VC Update: Deal Volumes and Valuations Decrease Slightly in the New Year

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In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Zack Schildhorn from Lux Capital to get his take on the state of venture capital investing....more

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Blog: Q1 2018 Quarterly VC Update: Matthew Howard on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Matthew Howard from Norwest Venture Partners to get his take on the state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Matthew Howard - On his...more

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