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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Legal Ninja Snapshot: Negative Vesting – Maybe Legal But Really a Good Idea?

Case law about virtual employee participation programs (VSOP), which are still the predominant form of employee participation in German start-ups, are rare. Earlier this year, the Regional Labour Court of Munich upheld...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

How Founders Can Get Paid (and Keep the Cash): A Practical Guide

Understanding market trends and effective planning strategies can yield improved financial results for start-ups and growth companies. Starting your start-up. What type of entity you form impacts your taxes, which hits your...more

WilmerHale

Commonly Considered Option Program Enhancements: Part III - Granting Options with Extended Post-Termination Exercise Periods

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In this four-part series, we explore several of the most commonly-considered option program enhancements emerging companies may consider as they strive to make their stock option programs as compelling as possible to recruit...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What Is an 83(b) Election, and Do I Need to File One?

If you’re reading this, chances are this is not the first time you’ve heard of the 83(b) election (and if it is, then definitely keep reading). The “83” in “83(b) election” refers to Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code,...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

An Ounce of Prevention: Preparing for Your Pre-Seed Financing Round

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Benjamin Franklin famously cautioned that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Although Franklin was warning the people of Philadelphia that preventing a fire is better than fighting one, the same admonition...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Four Considerations For Advisor Option Grants

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Startup clients often rely on independent contractors and advisors during their early stages but do not have the cash to pay them, so they turn to equity compensation. Stock options are a great incentive tool, but founders...more

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