What Is A Registered Agent?
Some of the most common questions we get from our startup and small business clients are: What is a registered agent? What do they do? Why do I need one? Hopefully, this brief blog will help answer some of those […]
Another Look At Texas Series LLCs
This blog was originally published in January of 2012 but was revised in February of 2024 and is still accurate. Well, it’s been nearly three months since we’ve last discussed Texas Series LLCs as a great tool for investors. That […]
The Texas Series LLC: A Great Tool For Investors
I’ve had several clients ask me recently about Texas Series LLCs. What are they? What are the advantages of them? How can they be formed? Hopefully I can answer a few of those questions below. Of course, I always recommend […]
ESOP v. Stock Options: What’s the difference?
We often get clients asking for an ESOP Plan when they are actually thinking of a Stock Option Plan or Equity Incentive Plan. In this blog, we go over the difference between an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Stock Options.
Equity & Equity-Like Plans for S-Corporations
This blog discusses which types of equity plans are, and are not, available for an LLC or corporation taxed as an s-corporation.
Venture in the Middle: Bridge Rounds in a Down Funding Environment
Venture financings are at a two-year low, which is predictable given the current state of the economy. But startups need capital even during downtimes, so bridge rounds tend to increase. Here are a few tips for navigating bridge rounds in a down funding environment.
Indemnification in M&A Contracts Part V: Materiality Scrapes
Our fifth and final post regarding indemnification in M&A takes us on a journey through Materiality Scrapes.
Indemnification in M&A Contracts Part IV: Caps, Baskets, and Deductibles
Part IV in our series on indemnification focuses on caps, baskets, and deductibles.
Indemnification in M&A Contracts Part II: Indemnification “Claims”
Part II of our series on Indemnification in M&A Contracts focuses on the wide scope of potential claims covered by indemnification.
Comparing Convertible Instruments
In this blog, we explain the key similarities and differences between convertible notes and post-money Safes so you can understand the nuances between convertible instruments before you get to the negotiation table.