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Navigating Federal Securities Laws and Regulations to Avoid Common Pitfalls for Companies Raising Money in the U.S.

Nov 26, 2024 by Lonnie Finkel

Federal securities laws play a crucial role in regulating how companies raise capital, communicate with investors, and ensure transparency in their financial operations.  For companies in California, compliance with these laws is not only mandatory but essential to avoid costly penalties, regulatory scrutiny, and potential lawsuits.  Compliance with California’s securities laws is also required.  Understanding […]

Corporate Law, Securities

Defining the Founders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Your Technology Startup

Aug 19, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

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 […]

Agreements, Business Formation, Corporate Law

California’s SB 113 May Offer Valuable Tax Planning Opportunities for Family Businesses

May 25, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

On February 9, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 113 into law.  SB 113 changes several provisions of California’s tax laws that affect family businesses and offer valuable tax planning opportunities that business owners may wish to take advantage of.  Specifically, SB 113 reinstates the business tax credits and net operating loss (“NOL”) […]

Business & Financing, Corporate Law, Taxation

Productive Uses of ADR to Resolve Disputes in Family Business

May 19, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Family businesses enjoy dynamics that don’t exist in other businesses. While there are numerous benefits to a family business, close familial ties can sometimes mean disagreements feel more personal. Familial issues may also arise outside the business that can lead to internal disagreements within the business that can adversely affect the company. Think Yoko Ono. […]

Agreements, Business Formation, Corporate Law

Starting Your New Business on the Right Foot

Feb 28, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

When you start a new business it’s always a good idea to start at the beginning.  That means choosing the right form of legal entity to run your new enterprise.  That choice depends on the type of business you envision running. For example, If you’re launching a technology start-up you’ll likely choose a c-corporation. If […]

Business Formation, Corporate Law

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Corporate Law Posts

  • Navigating Federal Securities Laws and Regulations to Avoid Common Pitfalls for Companies Raising Money in the U.S.
  • Defining the Founders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Your Technology Startup
  • California’s SB 113 May Offer Valuable Tax Planning Opportunities for Family Businesses
  • Productive Uses of ADR to Resolve Disputes in Family Business
  • Starting Your New Business on the Right Foot

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