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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Sports
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RoboCop: Overview of Corporate Basics and Compliance Filings
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AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business — Episode 6: Immigration Insights for Companies Expanding Into the U.S. - Part 2
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Staying on Track and Giving Back with Bill Spruill
A View From the Starting Line – A Conversation with Teenpreneur Tierney Schmidt
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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) conducted its license lottery for social equity applicants on June 5, 2025. Lottery winners received preliminary approval and must secure a business location and, in many...more
Every successful business owner has ambition to grow, scale, and take his/her company to the next level. However, there’s one critical, often overlooked aspect that can make or break a business’s ability to get to that level:...more
For startup founders, few concepts are as important—or as commonly misunderstood—as dilution. It often first arises during a financing round, when investors receive equity (i.e., shares) in exchange for capital. Dilution is...more
The composition of a founder team and the way equity is split can have far-reaching implications for the success of a start-up. A well-balanced team can drive innovation, attract investors, and navigate the inevitable...more
Our research analyzed founder teams and equity distributions across almost 2,200 German start-ups established between 2019 and 2024, each having secured external funding through angel investors or (corporate) venture capital....more
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We are excited to share the initial findings from our comprehensive Founder Equity Study 2025. About the Study Our research analyzed founder teams and equity distributions across almost 2,200 German start-ups established...more
When I founded EmergeCounsel over a decade ago, my vision wasn’t just to create a law firm, it was to help entrepreneurs, like myself, build businesses that are not only sustainable but also primed for a future exit, should...more
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Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning...more
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Congratulations on incorporating your startup! Now that your business is officially on the map, it is time to take the next crucial steps to ensure a solid foundation for growth and success. This checklist provides new...more
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North Carolina’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is a powerhouse for innovation, but there’s always room to improve, especially when it comes to turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. John Bamforth,...more
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When applying to register a trademark, a critical component you will encounter is selecting a “basis” for the application. Selecting the correct basis is crucial for ensuring that your application is processed smoothly and...more
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule adjusting the investment and revenue thresholds for International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP) eligibility, effective October 1, 2024. The IEP...more
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
At the end of every Founder Shares episode, host Trevor Schmidt poses the question, “If there's one piece of advice that you would share with somebody who's thinking about starting a company or who's currently running their...more
Disclosure schedules are arguably one of the most arduous and time-consuming deliverables on the company-side or seller-side of any transaction. Whether, as part of the management of your startup, you are tasked with driving...more
The number of taxpayers seeking the benefits of Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) has picked up steam in recent years, particularly since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) lowered the federal corporate tax rates to...more
Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more
Starting a business is a thrilling journey filled with excitement, innovation and the promise of potential success. However, choosing the wrong business structure to reach your objectives can set your business on a path to...more