Legal Resources for Internet Businesses

  • Creating Series Seed Documents
    While you will surely need legal help to get your series seed financing under way, this helpful site provides examples of how to move traditional financing terms into series seed documents. The …
  • Who’s on First? Finding a Qualified Appraiser for 409A.
    The last but not least of the three articles on 409A compliance, this one addresses the key: Finding qualified appraisers.
  • Any Port in a Storm? 409A: Safe Harbors
    The second in the series of articles about 409A compliance, this article explores the way to put the burden of proof of compliance back to the IRS.
  • Stock As Deferred Compensation: Regulatory compliance
    The first in a series of three articles on the complexity of 409a compliance by leading valuation firm Arcstone Partners
  • Business.gov - Official Business Link to the U.S. Government
    At last, a place where you can find much of what you need for a small business to comply with federal regulations. Things such as applying for an EIN (Employee …
  • Starting a Startup (Step 4) - Day to Day
    Overview discussion about the day-to-day legal matters that a startup typically faces as it launches and prepares for external funding
  • Starting a Startup (Step 5 of Six) - IP Strategy
    Discussion about the issues startups face with respect to intellectual property hygiene and IP protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights)
  • Starting a Startup (Step 6a) - Seed Funding
    Discussion about the common structures for infusing seed debt or equity capital into a startup, and the related material
  • Starting a Startup (Step 3): Other Persons
    Step 3, (the fourth video) is a discussion about the relationships between a startup company and early employees, consultants, advisors and Board members, with a focus on the economic …
  • Starting a Startup (Step 2) - Founder's Equity
    In this third video, Buddy discusses the founder’s relationship with the startup, including establishing founder’s equity allocations, vesting, treatment upon change of control, and …
  • Starting a Startup (Step 1b of 6) - Formation
    The second video in this great series, this one has discussion about the issues to think through when forming an emerging company startup, including type of entity, jurisdiction of formation, and …
  • Starting a Startup (Step 1a)
    One of the leading law firms for entrepreneurs has created a series of videos to help you get started. This is the first in the series. Highly recommended.
  • Legal Advice for Start-ups
    What better service can you get than legal videos at your fingertips?
  • Legal Docs for Seed Money
    While in the past, technolology Series A financing was over $10 million, today, the starting point is often under $1 million. Legal documents used to create these companies need a new look, and …
  • Legal Issues for Startups
    In this slide show from the FB Fund Incubator summer, Andy Stack addresses some key things to consider for your startup, including intellectual property, employee issues, and IP considerations. …
  • WSGR On-line Term Sheet Generator
    Another excellent free product for emerging companies, this interview-based term sheet generator will cover any number of possible options. Visit
  • Start-up Tool Kit
    One of our preferred vendors, Orrick Legal, has created something that we long thought was needed in the marketplace: on-line tools for start-ups. The reality of having an on-line term sheet …
  • Great News For Company Founders - New Stock Class
    Adeo Ressi is turning into a kind of paladin for entrepreneurs. The founder of controversial site TheFunded, which lets entrepreneurs anonymously rate venture capitalists, is drawing attention for …
  • Model Legal Documents
    As you go after venture funds, it helps to be prepared with some of the legal documents that you will ultimately need. Use these with your lawyer to complete the process of raising money.
  • Considering D and O Insurance
    In the Spartina network, we have seen policies range from $1,700-$5,000 for the first million in coverage.

    This article provides an overview and encourages you to seek a few quotes. Seek a …