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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Delaware: A Corporate Favorite and Here’s Why

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Delaware’s Legal System: A Foundation Businesses Can Rely On - Delaware has earned a national—and international—reputation for its sophisticated and business-friendly corporate laws....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OCM Guidance Regarding Ownership Transfers Provides Pathway for Funding Social Equity Licensees

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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

DarrowEverett LLP

Your Business's Growth Blueprint: Why Solid Legal Documents Matter

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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

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Understanding Dilution: What Every Founder Should Know Before Raising Capital

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS#15 – Founder Teams in German Start-ups – Team Size and Composition / Equity Splits / Empirical Data

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

#FounderTeams in German Start-ups – Part II: Founder Equity Distribution Patterns

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

#Founder Teams in German Start-ups – Part I: Team Size and Gender Distribution | Legal Ninja Snapshots

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

IR Global

Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit

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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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Next Steps for Startups: Post-Incorporation Checklist

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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

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

Hutchison PLLC

The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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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

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What You Need To Know About Negotiating A Venture Term Sheet

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For any founder, whether a first-timer or a serial entrepreneur, it’s an exciting moment when you receive a term sheet from a venture capital fund for your company’s first preferred stock financing round. Excitement aside,...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

[Webinar] Money, Money, Money: Raising Capital and Exit Transactions for Life Sciences Companies - October 3rd, 12:00 pm ET

Access to capital is critical for life sciences companies. Securing funding can be a lengthy and complex process compounded by the need to plan for various exit transaction scenarios. Register now for this one-hour,...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Branding Strategy: Key Questions Your Startup Should Consider

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When building your brand, your company should consider the following questions: 1. What products/services are you going to use with the brand? Consider the kinds of products or services you intend to offer with your...more

Mintz Edge

Founder’s Stock – a Legal Fiction

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In common usage, a founder is an individual who creates or helps create a company, but in legal terms, there is no such thing as a “founder” or “founder’s stock,” only early participants in a company’s organization and...more

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Blockchain Is About So Much More Than Bitcoin Speculation

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This Houston Business Journal article quotes Steptoe & Johnson Attorney Daniel Nossa. Bitcoin speculation and initial coin offerings got plenty of attention in the past year. But those high-profile issues aren’t the...more

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