Common Legal Pitfalls to Avoid

Friday, June 26th, 2009

There are many ways in which a business’s prospects can be harmed in the early stages of a company’s development, and the last thing a start-up wants is to be on the cusp of receiving financing only to learn that a potential investor has uncovered a legal “gotcha” in the course of its due diligence. [...]

How to Get More Bang for Your Buck: Stock Options and Restricted Stock

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Equity incentives, which include stock options, help cash-starved start-up companies compensate employees, consultants and other service providers without breaking the bank. Even if you don’t plan to hire employees early-on, adopting an equity incentive plan is beneficial because you can also grant equity as compensation for the work of consultants and other service providers. Start-up [...]

Choosing the Best Form of Entity for Your New Company

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

For many entrepreneurs, their first experience with corporate law occurs when they decide to organize their fledgling business into one of the several forms of business entities permitted by law in most states. For the first time business owner, the options presented by legal counsel can be confusing, in part because the differences among some [...]