Whoop Becomes a Leading Fitness Wearable Startup
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Whoop, a fitness wearable startup focused on athletes, has rapidly grown into a key player in the competitive fitness tracker market. In late August, the company raised […]
Anti-Dilution Provisions: What You Should Know
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When startups and investors negotiate a term sheet, it is important they understand anti-dilution provisions. Dilution is a decrease in a shareholder’s ownership […]
Ten Legal Pitfalls for Startups and Emerging Companies
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#1 Delays in Seeking Legal Advice
First and foremost, invest in good legal help from the onset! Many startups think they can save money on a lawyer […]
Lyft GC Has Guided Company Since Its Early Days
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It is rare for a general counsel who joins an early-stage startup to be around for its entire journey as it […]
SEC Filings for Startups Looking to Go Public
Once a company goes public, it must regularly file a number of disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rationale is that this information could potentially be material […]
Bowery Farming Caters to Demand for Sustainable Produce
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Bowery Farming is known for its sleeky packaged lettuce and mixed greens sell at stores such as Whole Foods. The company has raised […]
An Introduction to the Due Diligence Process
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The process of due diligence is an essential component of many deals, including a venture financing deal, an IPO, or a bond offering. […]
Digital Banking Unicorn “Current” Hires General Counsel
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Finco Services Inc. is a digital banking startup now known as Current. Finco reached unicorn status this year. It recently announced it hired Jodi Golinsky to be […]
BLM Criticisms Lead to Resignation of General Counsel
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The general counsel of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office in Florida resigned August 24th. The Daytona Beach News-Journal sparked the resignation when […]
General Counsel Say They Are Wary of ESG Efforts
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Companies are experiencing growing pressure to bolster their commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. GCs say they are concerned about disclosure risks as well as […]
Palantir Becomes Major SPAC Investor, 10 Deals in Q2 2021
Palantir Technologies, a big data analytics company used by U.S. government agencies and many large corporations, is becoming a major investor in SPACs. SPAC is an acronym for special purpose […]
General Counsel of 49ers Opens Doors for Women in the NFL
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Hannah Gordon is Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the San Francisco 49ers. She is one of the women using her role […]
How a Small Business Can Develop a Strong Branding Strategy
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A successful business offers products and services the public remembers. And a powerful brand identity can elevate and position a company towards greater […]
Startups Can Learn Many Lessons from Salesforce
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Salesforce attained annual revenue of $17.1 billion in 2020. That figure makes Salesforce the world’s biggest and most profitable software company. Of course, there are differences between […]
Blockchain Startup Figure Technologies Gets Investment Boost
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Figure Technologies is a blockchain technology startup that specializes in loan origination, equity management, and payments. It has received an influx of funding recently. The company raised […]
Nasdaq Adopts Diversity Rules for Boards of Directors
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On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a set of Nasdaq board diversity rules. After a certain […]