In the heart of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, where innovation and technology drive global progress, technology startups face an intricate legal landscape of federal, state and local laws that must be consistently complied with. Compliance with federal laws that apply to tech startups is a critical but sometimes overlooked aspect of building a scalable […]
Can I Open a Similar Business After Liquidating My Former Business in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
You may open a similar business after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Generally, someone cannot keep someone from operating a business and otherwise making a living. However, if you operate out of the same address at the same phone number, you may run the risk of creditors seeking further legal action against you. In addition, the […]
Changing the Legal Structure of Your Family Business to Ensure Your Professional and Personal Priorities Align as the Business Grows
The legal structure of your family business need not be permanent. You can change the structure to meet the needs of your evolving family business. Your business’ legal structure plays a role in determining your tax rates, governance and filing requirements, liability protections, transitions to the next generation, and more. As your family business grows, […]
Recognizing and Protecting Your Family Business’ Most Basic Intellectual Property Rights
Just about every business, including your family business, likely owns some form of intellectual property (“IP”). IP can include trademarks, patents, copyrights or trade secrets. IP rights allow your business to protect economically valuable intangible assets. Once secured, IP rights allow your company to develop powerful competitive advantages in the marketplace where your goods and […]
Defining the Founders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Your Technology Startup
You’ve decided to start a new technology company with several colleagues from your past and present employers, and a college friend with a background in finance. Everyone is excited about the new venture. That excitement, however, sometime clouds what would otherwise be the group’s methodical planning process and thoughtful execution of the business plan to […]
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