In its simplest form, equity is selling a portion of the ownership of the company to another individual or group for a set sum. This can be in the form of shares of stock, a partnership interest, or membership interest in an LLC context.
Read MoreA Terms of Use agreement is important for limiting the potential liability of website owners and operators, protecting intellectual property rights, and establishing other contractual terms or policies relating to the use of the site.
Read MoreA few of the more important clauses involved in almost all commercial leases.
Read MoreDebt can be successful tool in growing and starting your business. It can also cause significant problems for both founders and the venture.
Read MoreAlthough companies can take a number of precautions to limit their risks in international transactions, the primary legal tool for such purposes is the sales contract.
Read MoreThe non-disclosure agreement (NDA) protects information that is shared by requiring the person receiving the information to keep it confidential.
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Is video conferencing for lawyers safe? With the increased use of various virtual meeting platform services, law firms have options to help increase privacy and security concerns.
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When the effects of a global pandemic push parties into breach of contract situations, parties should be aware of options for defenses and seek transactional counsel for helping remedy disputes.
Read MoreEach year, a larger percentage of business is conducted over the web, and today’s online companies face a multitude of legal issues related to their online presence, and as they conduct business over the Internet. Unique and novel issues have given rise to the emerging legal field of eCommerce and Internet Business law.
Read MoreA trademark assignment is a document used to transfer rights in a trademark (i.e. logo, name, or symbol) to new owner, a creditor, or even as part of settlement of some other contractual negotiation. An assignment can either carry all the rights associated with a trademark or may be limited in some form or another.
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A Managed Services Provider Agreement (“MSP Agreement”) represents the understanding relating to an IT service provider’s work for a client. A clear and comprehensive MSP Agreement can prevent disputes between clients and service providers caused by misunderstandings or differing expectations.
Read MoreOfficially filing for trademark protection with either an individual state agency or with the United States Patent and Trademark Office will help legitimize your claim to use of a trademark.
Read MoreA joint venture allows for the flexibility of collaboration on a short-term project or even the creation of a new business entity in which the partners are co-owners of a business for profit.
Read MoreIn this article, we discuss the final actions leading up to the closing of the Knowledge-Based Enterprise (“KBE”) sale transaction, what happens at closing, and post-closing matters. The final article, of an 8-part series, covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
Read MoreAny website that collects personally identifying information is required to post a Privacy Policy disclosing the ways that the party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages personally identifying information.
Read MoreA brief overview of some of the legal tools that software owners can employ instead of, or in addition to, software patents.
Read MoreWhile the core of eCommerce and Internet business law involves a blending of traditional legal practices, the combination of various legal issues, as well as the unique challenges presented by the global reach of the Internet, make eCommerce and Internet business law its own legal sub-specialty.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the Purchase Agreement, a definitive agreement governing all aspects of the transaction, once a Knowledge-Based Enterprise (“KBE”) seller and a prospective buyer have agreed on the key elements of a transaction. Part 7 of an 8-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the due diligence process in transferring intangible property and describes the key elements, as well as discuss areas of special concern for Knowledge-Based Enterprises (KBEs). It is part 6 of an 8-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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