Once a company has been formed as a corporation and put the right protective agreements in place, one of the next foundational decisions is how to structure its initial equity. How many shares should the company authorize? How should those shares be divided among the...
For many startups, the most valuable assets are not tangible ones, like equipment or inventory, but intangible ones, like ideas, know-how, branding, and customer information. Securing your intellectual property (IP) and confidential information from day one preserves...
This is Part I of KJK’s “Startups 101” series. One of the earliest legal decisions a founder makes is what kind of entity to form and in which state to form it. That choice affects taxation, governance and future investment. Entity Types For most startups, the...
With the standard April 5th National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR deadline officially in the rearview mirror, many early stage tech startups across the country, including university and academic medical center (AMC) startup teams, are breathing a collective...
Ohio continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for innovation capital. Originally enacted in the 2021 state budget (H.B. 110), the Venture Capital Gains Tax Deduction officially becomes effective for tax year 2026. This forward-looking incentive...