Legal Resources for Internet Businesses - Web Articles

• 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. …
• 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 …

• 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, …
• Deadline Approaching for Amending 409A Deferred Compensation
  Keep on top of your legal requirements for 409A compensation.
• 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 …
• Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
  Essential information to know before you proceed with setting up independent contractors.
• 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.
• Y Combinator To Offer Standardized Funding Legal Docs
  Looking to keep your financing costs down. Consider this set of standard documents.
• Small Business Center - Small Business
  A great site for learning about the legal ins and outs of a small business.