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Top 3 Posts in 2020

Scott Edward Walker

Dear Founders: Here Are Three IP Mistakes To Watch-Out For. SEC Expands “Accredited Investor” Definition. Happy New Year! Below is a list of my top three posts in 2020. Cheers, Scott. Selling Your Company? Here’s A Legal Checklist. The post Top 3 Posts in 2020 appeared first on WALKER CORPORATE LAW GROUP, PLLC.

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Legal Checklist for Startups

Scott Edward Walker

I’ve been a corporate lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental legal mistakes that I’ve seen startups repeatedly make. Accordingly, I thought it would be helpful to provide a simple checklist for startups , which includes links to prior posts for a more detailed discussion.

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If I Launched a Startup

The Startup Lawyer

10) Consideration for Founders Shares: Cash & IP. (11) 11) Handling of “Lost Founders&# : Lock Down the IP. 2) Fees Paid to Pitch my Startup: $0. (3) 3) Investors: Accredited Investors. (4) Tags: Startup Issues Incorporation raising capital startup. : Hell Yes. (9) Raising Capital.

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If I Launched a Startup

The Startup Lawyer

10) Consideration for Founders Shares: Cash & IP. (11) 11) Handling of “Lost Founders&# : Lock Down the IP (then Wish Them Well). 2) Fees Paid to Pitch my Startup: $0. (3) 3) Investors: Accredited Investors. (4) Tags: Startup Issues Incorporation raising capital startup.

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What Is the “Walker Startup Package”?

Scott Edward Walker

I get calls and questions all the time about our Startup Package and, accordingly, I put together a brief clip from the podcast “ This Week in Startups ” which should be helpful. Indeed, we have done more than 300 Startup Packages and the appeal is obvious: no billable hours. Legal Checklist for Startups. v=N1A44ShZfWo.

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How To Launch a Startup and Avoid Ending-up in Jail

Scott Edward Walker

Introduction I love working with startups – and trying to protect founders and watch their backs. Not only are there key contractual issues that must be buttoned-down (like vesting and IP assignment ), but also there is a minefield of laws and regulations that must be complied with. university. Privacy Laws.

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The 5 Biggest Legal Mistakes That Startups Make

Scott Edward Walker

My law firm recently entered into a new partnership with This Week in Startups and sponsored their live fireside chat last month in San Francisco with authors Nick Bilton and Brad Stone. Prior to the event, I conducted a legal workshop entitled “The 5 Biggest Legal Mistakes That Startups Make,” which I have uploaded below.