by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What is Exercising a Stock Option?It is very common for companies to award stock options to employees as a form of compensation and method of creating loyalty and dedication to the company. It is natural that the question arises, “should I purchase my stock options?”...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Real Estate, Personal, & Intellectual Property
When is Patent Filing Date? Patent law is a very interesting area of federal, intellectual property law. Inventors depend upon this system, administered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), to protect their rights in their invention. A relevant...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
Does a Delaware Company have to pay California taxes?It is very common for companies to organize in one state and do business in other states. For example, a business that primarily operates in California may choose to organize as a corporation or limited liability...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How Much Equity Should I Give my First Employee?The first employee of a startup, outside of the company founders, is a major milestone for the business. The company has reached the point where it believes it has an economically viable idea. The founders now bring in...
by Jason M. Gordon | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What are the Best Tools for Startup Formation?Startups are unique types of business. They are often mentioned in the same vein as typical small businesses that provide any number of product or service offerings. In reality, a startup is more akin to project management...
