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Covenant
A covenant is an agreement to do or not do something in the future.
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Restrictive Covenants: What Startups Need to Know Blog Post
What exactly are “Restrictive Covenants”? “Restrictive Covenants” is a term used to describe provisions in an agreement that purport to restrict an employee from doing certain things after the employee…
What Employers Should Know About Protecting Confidential Information in England Blog Post
Confidential information is one of a business’ most prized and valuable assets. However, it is rarely something that can be locked in a safe, because employees often require access to…
Why ESG Matters for Startups Blog Post
Many of our earlier stage private company clients believe that ESG is mainly a concern of public companies (for an explanation of what ESG is, see this post). They see…
ESG Checklist for Startups Blog Post
Developing an ESG (environmental, social and governance) focus across the business is a journey that a company can begin at any stage. This roadmap is intended as a guide for...Trade Secret Management in the United States: Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid Blog Post
Many thanks to Samantha Strauss for her contributions to this article. Whether you are running a startup or leading an established corporation, trade secrets can provide a competitive edge under…
Convertible Notes in Southeast Asia and India – What Founders Should Know Blog Post
Often viewed as a quick interim source of funding until the next round of equity financing, convertible notes have become ubiquitous in Southeast Asia and India for many early-stage and…
Indemnification in Venture Capital Deals in Southeast Asia and India Blog Post
One thing that we can say for sure is, never say never. As with anything else in life, an investment carries both known and unknown risks. A company may have…
M&A: Understanding Heads of Terms Blog Post
A serious buyer for your company is likely to present you with heads of terms (also known as a letter of intent, memoranda of understanding or term sheet) covering…
What You Should Know About Terminating Employment Agreements Blog Post
While it is every employer’s hope that each hire will be a successful one, there may be times when you find this isn’t the case, and you need to prepare…
The ABCs of CIIAAs: Protecting Employee-Generated IP Blog Post
Companies seeking to avoid employment disputes and to secure intellectual property rights to their employees’ inventions should make sure that all employees have signed confidentiality and inventions assignment agreements. These…
Understanding an M&A Term Sheet Blog Post
Congratulations! You just received an offer to acquire your company. A serious buyer will present you with a term sheet that covers the basic terms of the transaction. Do not…
Consider Control and Voting Rights When Making Venture Capital Deals Blog Post
Control is a critical component of every venture capital deal. Control can be used to dictate desired outcomes or, through “negative controls,” to block undesired outcomes. Negative controls are typically…
Tips for Onboarding Employees to Early-Stage Companies Blog Post
Early-stage companies frequently overlook many fundamental legal needs and issues surrounding the onboarding of service providers. Here are a few considerations for early-stage companies as they engage workers, and tips...Keeping Your Equity: Is Borrowing Money a Better Option? Blog Post
Debt can be less dilutive than equity. Interested? Why you might need to borrow money: Corporate credit cards. Equipment purchases. Working Capital. Growth Capital – add runway before your next…