Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Category General Business Law
Limited Liability Examined: Part 2 – When starting a new business, should you set up a corporation or LLC, or is purchasing insurance enough?
This post is the second in a series examining limited liability in the context of a new business. Previously, in the first post of this series, I provided a general overview of the different sources of liability, namely contract and…
Limited Liability Examined: Part 1 – Common Questions Related to Limited Liability in the Context of a New Business
Do I need an LLC or corporation for my new business or is it safe to operate as a sole proprietor? Is purchasing insurance enough protection? If I form a limited liability company or corporation, is it still possible that…
When does a deal involve securities regulation? Part 5: Corporate Stock
This post is the fifth in a series exploring when securities laws impact business transactions. In my previous posts, I provided a general overview of the definition of a “security” under federal securities laws, and covered when various categories of…
When does a deal involve securities regulation? Part 4: Promissory Notes
This post is the fourth in a series exploring when securities laws impact business transactions. In my previous posts, I provided a general overview of the definition of a “security” under federal securities laws, and covered when various categories of…
When does a deal involve securities regulation? Part 3: Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
This post is the third in a series exploring when securities laws impact business transactions. In my previous posts, I provided a general overview of the definition of a “security” under federal securities laws. One of the categories of investments…