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Like many bold moves, it can also be fraught with uncertainty. If you’ve decided to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC), one of the most typical elements of uncertainty is the management of the company and the somewhat non-intuitive question: will you be member-managed or manager-managed?

In this article, we will explain why using AI to draft legal contracts is both unacceptably risky and potentially not cost effective for your business or personal matters.

This guide walks you through the essential steps of launching your startup

Startup businesses are crucial drivers of innovation, economic growth, and human progress. Here are 5 key decisions for incorporation.

How to manage business risk during times of political change.

How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.

The new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require companies to disclose details about their beneficial owners or face penalties.

What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.

Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion,...

A Startup Company's Guide to Rule 144 and Section 83(b)

The road to entertainment startup success is paved with potential legal landmines! Here's a list of the top 10 legal mistakes that entertainment startups often make and how to avoid them.

Top 10 Key Elements every business owner and startup founder must include in their Buy-Sell Agreement

How a business lawyer can help you build your company's brand

A blog post advising artists about how to negotiate entertainment contracts.

This post is about the benefits of having an experienced business attorney review your business contracts.

This post discusses whether California companies should form out-of-state entities. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of doing so

This post discusses the mistakes business owners make when it comes to trademarks.

This post speaks of the advantages of businesses working with smaller boutique law firms over big law firms.

This article discusses the value a business lawyer and general counsel can bring to a digital startup, small business, or mature business.

A guide to creating a successful startup company