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 … - 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 - 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. - 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. - 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 …
- More on 409A Compliance
Understanding 409A compliance will save tax dollars for you and your employees.- The Right Choice: What Kind of Entity to Create
Making the right choice about the kind of legal entity you create for your company has an impact on taxes and liability.- Splitting Founder's Equity
This is an older article that still is relevant today. How do you split the equity when there are several founders involved? Often, a handshake creates an equal split. However, as the author …- Do You Need a Lawyer for your Startup?
As you start your new technology company, it's tempting to minimize costs. Spartina is in favor of lean startup. At the same time, there are some investments that may be worth while. Hiring a good …- The Law Regarding Contractors vs Employees
There are definite advantages to hiring contractors when you are in the early stages of your company. However, there are huge penalties involved if you call someone a contractor and they are …- Series AA Equity Financing Documents
Y Combinator invests in great startups, and now they are sharing some of the legal documents that have worked well for them. If you are getting equity financing, you can take these to your lawyer, …- FastDue.com - Move Your Business Online
FastDue is a free, secure online suite of business productivity tools with instant invoicing and collections, a robust easy-to-use tracking and management system. It has a live, interactive …- Deadline Approaching for Amending 409A Deferred Compensation
Keep on top of your legal requirements for 409A compensation.- Incorporate a Business or Form a Corporation
Here’s an interesting on-line service to let you set up your business on line.- Forms in Word: Federal Forms in Microsoft Word
Here’s a nifty product that has an alphabetical index to Government agencies and provides the forms in MS Word, so you can fill them out electronically.- An Overview of Business Forms and Federal Tax Law
Here’s a quick overview of the federal tax law for a variety of small business formations, as well as some links to other informative articles.- Small Business Paperwork Relief Act Task Force
Do you feel like you are drowning in paperwork just to comply with Federal Regulations? Well, actually you are… And there was an act passed called Small Business Paperwork Relief Act! While …- Sizing Up The Options Pool
As you create stock options for new employees and key investors, this article is a must read, answering questions such as how big should the stock pool be? And what factors should be considered in …- Federal Tax ID Number
What do you need as a Start-up? Part of getting started in your business is to be sure you have a Federal Tax id. Even if you are a sole proprietor, you are better off getting a tax id than using …- CSCGlobal | Corporate Data & Entity Management Services Since 1899
A great way to handle compliance; this on-line service offers the forms and deals with the legal issues for your corporation.- EchoSign: E-Signature and Digital Signature System
Save yourself time by getting your signature electronically, and also getting others signatures the same way.- Marks Holmes Foley Morales: David Marks
David Marks advises early-stage start-ups; critiques business plans; prepares private placement memorandum, founders’ agreements, stock purchase and subscription agreements, shareholder …- Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
Essential information to know before you proceed with setting up independent contractors.- Legal
Getting expert legal help to guide you through the early stages of formation and funding, and then helping you create a perfect exit, is part of a great business strategy.- Docstoc.com – free legal forms and business templates
Finding good legal documents can be a hassle. Even more of a hassle is finding your own copies, after you have filled them out. Docstoc solves both sides of the equation, by letting you download …- Q2'08 Silicon Valley VC Survey : August 14, 2008
Fenwick is a legal firm very helpful in equity situations and start-ups. They keep the pulse on the investments in Silicon Valley.- New Business Formation Checklist
It can seem overwhelming when you start a new company, trying to track all the steps. Here they are in a list.- FairSoftware: Start Your Virtual Online Business
FairSoftware aims to simplify the hassles associated with creating a company by eliminating nearly all of the paperwork. Instead of following the traditional route of incorporation, founders agree …- Managing to Stay Out of Court
- Y Combinator To Offer Standardized Funding Legal Docs
Looking to keep your financing costs down. Consider this set of standard documents.- Simple Filings
SimpleFilings.com is an industry leader in web based business services for business owners. They specialize in nation-wide common business filings of Tax ID’s, DBA’s, Incorporating and …- Perkins Coie: Buddy Arnheim
Buddy is a seasoned start-up lawyer.- Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP
SMT provides high quality, effective and efficient legal services for businesses and individuals in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County and Northern California. They are committed …- Startup Company Lawyer
Yoichiro (”Yokum”) Taku is a corporate and securities partner in the Palo Alto, California office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.This blog covers financing, formation, M&A, …
- Small Business Center - Small Business
A great site for learning about the legal ins and outs of a small business.- Selecting a Business Law Firm
From years of working with start-ups, and starting our own business, we have created a few principles to help in the process of selecting the right law firm to work with you.- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - A Global Law Firm
- Common Startup Legal Mistakes
It's better to find out before you make the mistakes what pot-holes are lying there in wait for you and your startup. This legal website has generously offered their experience by highlighting the …- Lifecycle of a Technology Company: Step-by-Step Legal Background and Practical Guide from Startup to Sale
- Start-up Tool Kit
