Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Strictly Business
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
Tag General Business Law
Neogenix Oncology: A Good Case Study on Securities Law (Non)Compliance by a High Growth Company – Part 1: How It All Happened
In the past, I have written about the importance of entrepreneurs and startups complying with federal and state securities laws when raising capital for their businesses. The consequences for failing to do so can be significant. The business owner risks…
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…