This is personal opinion, more than an answer. You really needed to decide all this when you first set up the company. You needed to discuss with your partner how much money he was bringing to the table, and if not money the value of his contribution to the company. In the end CEO, COO, CT...
Hi, I'm not in Oregon so you'll need to speak to a local tax expert to verify the details but here is how it works: When you issue points you're creating a liability. You owe something to someone. It's like a gym which sells a one-year membership, they're only supposed to recognize 1/12 of the...
I own a software development company based in Dallas, Texas and over the years have experienced several of the issues mentioned in your post. Never start work with a client before having a signed contract in hand. The contract is the first step to making sure that both parties understand the e...
I'm not a lawyer but I've dealt with similar matters in the past. Technically the author of the post, but you as the publisher you can be liable for the content specially if you don't publish the original credits.
If that's illegal, then there are a lot of criminals walking free and raking in money. Copycat startups are everywhere.
I am an investor and advisor and have been structuring deals like this for many years. You can provide equity in the parent if you do not spinoff, provided that the people you provide the equity to agree to it in advance and you comply with all existing shareholders agreements and securities laws...
Typically I use Dun & Bradstreet (https://www.dnb.com/) for vendor or customer credit lookup. They have good customer service and very accurate information.
Different countries have different rules regarding arbitration. In most places, the parties to the agreement decide in advance what will be the arbitration's rules such as: how will the the arbitrator be appointed, how long will the arbitration take, what procedural rules will apply, who will pay...
A private equity company can offer any combo of preferred shares, warrants, options, or convertible note. They are like any other investor and can pick and choose, especially if they think you may be desperate for money. If you have more breathing room, and your deal is solid, consider shopping...
On paper you have the advantage but after several startups control resides in he who knows how to execute the vision of the company.