Business/Corporate Law covers the legal issues involved in forming, operating, and growing a business, from choosing an entity type and drafting contracts to governance, compliance, and risk management. Topics often include mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and partnership disputes, securities matters, and corporate transactions.
A Delaware Series LLC can legally segregate assets into separate series if you include required “series” language in the LLC agreement and keep distinct records for each series. Delaware’s statute is favorable, but veil-piercing risk rises fast when owners commingle funds or ignore formal separations. This article explains how to structure, document, capitalize, operate, and […]
A 3-founder California LLC can reduce deadlock risk by requiring a written Operating Agreement and using at least 5 structural tools—manager-managed governance, tie-breakers, buy-sell rights, reserved matters, and dissolution limits. In California, poorly drafted voting and exit provisions can trigger paralysis and even judicial dissolution fights. This article explains how to structure a founder-friendly Operating […]
A Delaware SAFE can preserve founder voting control in 3 core ways: the right conversion trigger, a founder-friendly valuation/cap structure, and Delaware-correct corporate approvals. Delaware founders and investors often use Y Combinator-style SAFEs, but small drafting choices can shift control at conversion. This article explains how to draft and negotiate Delaware SAFEs that stay investor-friendly […]
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a written contract between at least two parties that legally requires confidential information to stay private. It’s commonly used in business deals, employment, and invention discussions to prevent unauthorized sharing and enable legal remedies if breached. This article explains what NDAs are, key terms, and when to use one. Understanding […]
A confidentiality agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract between two or more parties that requires certain shared information to be kept secret. It defines what information is confidential, how it may be used, who may access it, and what happens if it’s disclosed. This article explains key terms, common uses, and how NDAs are […]
