Startup Legal Issues

Formation

Early Considerations for Keeping Your Startup VC Fundable
Can I Start a Competing Business in California?
New Businesses - Choosing a Business Entity
Do I Really Need Limited Liability?
Where Should I Incorporate? California versus Delaware

Founder Stock

Restricted Stock for Founders and Investors
Considerations for Founder Vesting Stock
Minority shareholder oppression - Dilution & Freezeouts
Negotiating Terms of Stock Restriction Agreements

Intellectual Property

Assessing IP Ownership in Startups

Startup Capital

Convertible Notes in Angel Rounds
How Do I Invest in a Business?
Friends and Family Investment Structure

Startup Capital - Preferred Stock

Startup Capital Options - Angels and Super Angels
Angel Investments - Considerations for the Terms Sheets
Angel Investment Terms Sheets
Anti-Dilution Provisions
Negotiating a Venture Capital Transaction
Million Dollar Idea? Business Valuation in Angel Investments

Executive Compensation

Section 83(a) & 83(b) Elections
Employee and Consultant Stock Incentives/Options
Should I Pay Employees with Options or Restricted Stock?
Restricted Stock vs. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Terms of Service/Privacy Policy

Safe Harbor Cerficiation and Internet Privacy
Terms of Service: Covering Your Assent