Everyone thinks they should incorporate in Delaware, but no one knows why. One of the big reasons Delaware can be advantageous? The Court of Chancery, considered the best court in the country for corporate matters. But is that reason for your...
I take a look through Instagram's new (now abandoned) terms of service to determine what the changes mean legally and what that means for users.
This is Part 1 of a four-part lecture discussing the various types of business entities, the important characteristics of each type of entity, and choosing the right business structure for your new business.
When buying or selling a business, it is important to recognize that the Purchase Agreement is a very flexible instrument allowing the parties a great deal of latitude regarding how to structure...
This article continues a series which explains why and how general counsels can help even smaller businesses. This particular entry focuses on how a general counsel (whether dedicated outside, outsourced, or in-house) can help prevent a...
When buying a business or the assets of a business, there are a number important legal issues you need to consider before signing the purchase agreement. Prior installments of this Article examined the role of the Exclusivity...
This article continues a series exploring the roles an outside general counsel can play within a business (especially smaller businesses). This entry uses the functions performed by in-house general counsels at larger companies (and CEOs'...
This Article is the third installment of a series of discussing important legal issues to consider when buying a business. The first installment discussed the role of the Exclusivity Agreement, and the second...
When entering a contract to memorialize a transaction with a counterparty in a different country, how hsould the parties agree to resolve disputes arising from that contract? This party weighs in with recommendations on the type of dispute...
This article focuses on commission agreements, with words of wisdom for both employees working on commission and employers paying employees on commission. The specific advice is that these agreements should be clear about when commissions are...