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RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
An RSU is the right to receive from the company, after the satisfaction of vesting requirements, either: • A specified number of shares...
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Apr 10, 20234 min read
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END-USER LICENSING; BREACH OF.
A breach of an end-user licensing agreement (EULA) occurs when a user fails to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the...

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Jan 11, 20232 min read
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SAFEs for Startups
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an early-stage investment agreement that allows startups to raise capital without issuing...

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Jan 1, 20232 min read
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STARTUP STOCK OPTIONS
Stock options are a form of compensation that companies offer to their employees. They give employees the right to purchase company stock...

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Jan 1, 20232 min read
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STARTUP CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
| There are general applications of these kinds of contractual clauses and there are specific versions or variations of the same....

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Dec 28, 20224 min read
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ISSUING TAX-COMPLIANT STOCK OPTIONS: 409A
The safe harbor provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code provide a method for companies to avoid penalties related to the...

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Dec 17, 20222 min read
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STEPS TO CONVERT A CA CORP INTO A DE CORP
A statutory merger of a California corporation into a Delaware corporation typically involves the following steps: Prepare and approve...

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May 13, 20221 min read
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NON-COMPETITION
Non-competition agreements, also known as non-compete clauses or covenants not to compete, are legal agreements that prohibit an...

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Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Aug 18, 20210 min read
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WEBSITE TERMS OF USE FOR TECH STARTUPS
Website terms of use, also known as terms of service or terms and conditions, are legal agreements that govern the use of a website by...

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Aug 13, 20212 min read
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STEPS TO INCORPORATE A DELAWARE CORP.
Incorporating a corporation in Delaware typically involves the following steps: Choose a unique name for your corporation. The name must...

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Aug 4, 20211 min read
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U.S. TRADEMARKS
Trademarking is the process of protecting a brand, logo, or name through legal means. In the United States, trademark protection is...

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Jul 16, 20202 min read
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GDPR & PRIVACY FOR U.S. SITES
As the world becomes increasingly connected through the internet, the protection of personal data has become a crucial issue for website...

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Apr 16, 20202 min read
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HOW DELAWARE FRANCHISE TAXES WORK
Paying, calculating, and planning for Delaware Corporation franchise taxes. No matter what your franchise tax bill says, Â you probably...
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Aug 10, 20195 min read
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STARTUP EQUITY COMPENSATION: BASICS
Learn about the basics of equity, stocks, ownership, options, and compensation Compensation: in general. Your compensation is everything...
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Jun 30, 20199 min read
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