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Convertible notes, SAFEs, and every other type of convertible equity instrument are to startup financings what bread is to a sandwich, or Ringo is to the Beatles—not the most exciting part, but...
Congress has passed and President Trump signed into law on March 27 the Phase 3 COVID-19 Relief package commonly known as the “CARES ACT” in an attempt to provide financial relief to American...
[Update: the Washington legislature updated RCW 23B in 2020. This post, Washington Corporation, is out of date in some respects and was updated here.
Seattle startup lawyer outlines QSBS redemption issues and 2025 OBBBA updates to Section 1202: new asset cap, partial exclusions & updated holding periods.
Guest Post by the Team at 9Mile Labs When we ventured into the startup accelerator business over three years ago, we knew we were headed into brand new territory.
The SEC recently issued guidance on what constitutes a "pre-existing, substantive relationship." The guidance is helpful for companies raising money for a number of reasons.
Q: Can a member of the board of directors receiving a stock option as compensation for board member service receive an incentive or statutory stock option (an "ISO")?
Update (September 2025): This post, originally published in August 2015, does not reflect Rule 148, effective March 15, 2021, which provides a safe harbor for demo day communications under specific...
