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No startup ever wants to be involved in a lawsuit.  Unfortunately, however, lawsuits are commonplace in the United States and especially so in today’s fast-paced and ever-expanding startup industry.  While startups can engage in forward-thinking and strategic planning to try and shield themselves from potential lawsuits, it is next to impossible for a company to […]

Profitable start-up companies, especially those who have angel investors on their board of directors, will likely be acquired by another company.  Angel investors invest in startups with the intention of a merger and acquisition sale or exit, buying out their initial investment.  Alternatively, the start-up will grow large enough to acquire another company.  Larger companies […]

Without a proper understanding of “at-will” employment, California businesses can leave themselves exposed to liability from claims by former employees. Protect your business interests by consulting with an experienced California employment law attorney at Startup Company Counsel. We will help your company comply with current employment laws and work to resolve disputes with employees before […]

The Internet connects people all over the world with goods and services and an Internet business can eliminate many geographical limitations of a brick-and-mortar business. By conducting your business electronically, you can cut down on business operating expenses and reach a wider client base. Studies now show that over half of all internet traffic is […]

In the era of fast-paced, quickly scalable tech companies, it is clear that there is no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to starting a traditional business or forming your own startup.  If you want to own your own business but fear that a startup would not fit into your lifestyle, you should consider all of […]

Promoters are Important Individuals to Startups Often times when startup organizations are formed, a promoter is appointed to form the Startup to organize it and find investment for its initial needs.   It is important to understand as the roles of promoters in the business world. Role of The Promoter For some corporations, usually the smaller […]

Choosing a business entity type is an issue which challenges many California startup business owners. Sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and corporations all have different legal advantages and disadvantages. The experienced business law attorneys at Startup Company Counsel can help you determine which entity type is right for you and your business. Let’s take a […]

Angel Investors are very popular with startups. Angel investors are private, typically very wealthy individuals who provide startups with much needed capital. While startups get the funding they need, that funding does not come without its own price. Typically, angel investors will provide startups with financing in exchange for some form of convertible debt or […]

Internet-Based Startups: Legal Considerations The Digital Age is here. Startups have shifted their focus and have taken advantage of the widespread accessibility offered by both the internet and mobile devices. In fact, studies now show that over half of all internet traffic is done over mobile devices. Led by companies such as Facebook, Amazon, and […]

Money talks. Everybody needs it. Despite its importance, however, many startups regularly make compensation mistakes that could have legal implications that are both difficult and, almost ironically, expensive to resolve. Misclassifying Workers Can Hurt Your Startup  Uber, one of the best known and most successful startups of the last 10 years, recently reached a settlement […]