including his own divorce lawyer, his brother, and supposed “independent” directors who in fact owed much of their wealth to Elon and even vacationed with him; something which may seem innocuous in smaller cases but is material when the executive in question is one of the world’s wealthiest...
370. Do Startups Need an In-House Lawyer or Should They Hire Outside Counsel During Growth Stages? If you’re debating whether or not it’s the right time to protect your startup, we break down everything you need to know about bringing on a lawyer in-house. 371. Stop Introducing ...
Founders are probably most hard-pressed on time. There’s so much to do, and so little time. His emphasis on setting boundaries and delegating tasks resonated with me, as those are key strategies that have helped me grow my own business. Overall, “Buy Back Your Time” is a valuable res...
We started Viaweb with $10,000 of seed money from our friend Julian. But he gave us a lot more than money. He's a former CEO and also a corporate lawyer, so he gave us a lot of valuable advice about business, and also did all the legal work of getting us set up as a company...
Pro tip: This is another step that could really benefit from a lawyer’s perspective. Consider budgeting for an hour of their time to review your business plan to make sure you’re operating within the law. Recommended Reading Startup Costs for Entrepreneurs The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Busines...
Lawyer, tech-enthusiast, and now the Head of Asia-Pacific for SeedLegals, Hsiang Low, is working to simplify legal procedures for startups in the region by offering tech-enabled solutions through SeedLegals. In a one-on-one with Hive Life, Hsiang dove into the potential of legaltech, th...
I was recently talking with a peer, Michael Epstein, JD,opens in a new tab or window a medical malpractice lawyer in New Jersey, who emphasized that patients need to be the ultimate focus when it comes to any medical startup: "When a new technology has the potential to harm people --...
US corporate law and, in particular, Delaware law, which leaves ample room to freedom of contract, has been one of the reasons for the successful creation and financing of startups in Silicon Valley. We analyze the Italian attempt to modernize company law in order to promote startup creation...
Willing makes it easy for people to make wills without a lawyer. Answer simple questions and we'll instantly create all the legal documents you need to name guardians for your children and transfer your assets. We were acquired by MetLife and our technology now powers the world's largest leg...
Scott Edward Walker of Walker Corporate Law. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Scroll down to the bottom of his site and see what other entrepreneurs have said about him, including Jason Calacanis of Mahalo who says, “He’s a great lawyer who loves startups.” WalkerCorpora...