Outside General Counsel or In-House Lawyer: Which Fits Now?
An in-house lawyer gives you daily presence; outside general counsel gives you a bench of specialists without a full-time salary. Here is how to choose.
Tag: Business law
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What Corporate Records Must a Small Company Keep?
Small companies must keep formation documents, bylaws or an operating agreement, minutes, an ownership ledger, and state filings. Here is the list and why.
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What Legal Prep Should a Startup Do Before Raising Capital?
Before you raise capital, clean up the cap table, IP assignments, corporate records, and securities compliance. Investors will check each one in diligence.
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Asset Purchase vs Stock Purchase: Which Deal Structure Fits?
The choice between an asset purchase and a stock purchase decides who inherits the liabilities, how the deal is taxed, and which contracts survive closing.
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How Should Co-Founders Split Equity and Set Vesting?
Equal splits feel fair on day one and cause fights by year two. How to divide founder equity, set vesting with a cliff, and meet the 83(b) deadline.
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What Does Due Diligence Cover When Buying a Business?
Due diligence when buying a business means reading contracts, records, and liabilities before you commit. Here is what to request and what the findings change.