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The Lifecycle of a Company from a Founder's Dilution Perspective
Although the venture capital path is always a possibility, founders are often concerned about the consequences of such investments and ask whether the money is worth the risk. Assuming it's determined that the benefits outweigh the risks, founders must expect, appreciate, and understand the dilutive effect of multiple rounds of venture capital financings. This article considers the consequences of accepting VC financing from the perspective of equity dilution and reviews the dilutive effective of multiple rounds under various scenarios.  Read More >
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10 Points for Reviewing Executive Employment Agreements
An executive’s employment agreement will define expectations regarding role, responsibilities, and performance. It also will establish key contractual obligations concerning compensation and benefits, equity grants, the term of employment, and dispute resolution. Carefully review how the following ten important considerations are addressed in your employment agreement.  Read More >
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Practice Spotlight: Privacy & Data Security
Understanding the rapidly changing landscape of privacy and data security laws is critical for every business. We handle legal issues related to data privacy, security, and integrity for clients in a range of industries and technology verticals, including software, e-commerce, education, telecommunications, clinical trials and research, life sciences, publishing, new media, and interactive gaming.  Read More >
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Featured Industry: SaaS
With significant experience counseling businesses in all aspects of the software and technology industries, our attorneys bring deep market awareness and broad-based insight to our clients not only as highly skilled legal advisors but as savvy business advisors as well.  Read More >
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TRIAL NEWS Morse Secures Litigation Victory in Employment Discrimination Case
TRIAL NEWS Morse Secures Litigation Victory in Employment Discrimination Case
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Joseph C. Marrow
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Joe serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of privately-held emerging and middle-market companies. He guides his clients through all phases of the business life cycle, from corporate formation to liquidity events.  Clients rely on Joe as...
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Joseph R. Martinez
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As a seasoned corporate attorney, Joe’s practice focuses on the representation of entrepreneurs, technology start-ups, and emerging companies from formation through liquidity event. Acting as an outside general counsel, he routinely advises clients through angel and venture capital financings,...
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Mary Beth Kerrigan
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An experienced corporate and business attorney, Mary Beth’s practice focuses on representing technology-based companies from formation through liquidity event. Her practice includes advising clients with respect to angel financings, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. She also provides general corporate...
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Ann M. O'Rourke
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Ann is an experienced transactional attorney advising clients in diverse industries, including technology, education, consumer finance, and tax-exempt organizations. Ann is committed to providing her clients with excellent service and to finding solutions that promote business success. A skilled negotiator...
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