HNWIs
Top Legal Issues Facing High Net Worth Individuals
With great power comes great responsibility, so it has been said (perhaps by Spiderman). High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face a modification of that proverbial statement, which is: with great power/cash comes great responsibility/liability. Below is a list of the common legal issues facing HNWIs. Some planning and preparation can help mitigate these risks. Where inevitable, a […]
Intellectual Property, M&A
Founders’ Friday: Key IP Considerations for buyers in M&A Transactions
In M&A transactions, buyers often assume that intellectual property (IP) rights will automatically transfer with the purchase or that any existing issues relating to the IP assets to be acquired can be cured by general representations and warranties. While getting strong representations and warranties covering IP is useful (and recommended), relying on remedies for breaches […]
Startups
Founders’ Friday: Key Considerations For Startups When Negotiating Your Commercial Lease
For any company, negotiating a commercial lease on the tenant side is a complex process. For startup companies, however, there are certain issues that will be of greater importance than for the typical commercial tenant. The needs of startup and technology companies can differ significantly from those of larger, more established tenants—in particular, because they […]
Contracts, Startups
Legal Checklist for Startups and Founders
Whether a first time startup, repeat founder onto the next venture or an operational business trying to get your “legal house” in order, a simple legal checklist is always helpful. There are lots of samples available, but here is a practical one that can help guide you, and your lawyer, as you begin and hopefully […]