Updates and Insights from the team at Matthew Glick Legal Services.
U.S. venture capital returns are recovering, but fundraising and exits remain highly concentrated. Explore what recent VC trends—including unrealized gains, billion-dollar funds, fewer IPOs, and a growing unicorn backlog—mean for founders navigating startup financing, governance, fundraising strategy, and potential exits in an increasingly selective venture capital market.
Read MoreAn evergreen pro rata right in a SAFE side letter can follow a startup through future financing rounds. Learn how early investor participation rights can complicate a Series C, increase legal costs, and affect negotiations—and why founders should carefully structure side letter provisions before granting rights that could last indefinitely.
Read MoreEarly investors using SAFEs or convertible notes may unknowingly delay their QSBS tax benefits. Learn when the QSBS holding period begins, how the 3-, 4-, and 5-year exclusion rules work, and why founders and angel investors should consider conversion timing when planning early-stage investments and potential exits.
Read MoreStarting as an LLC can delay valuable Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax benefits. Learn why converting to a C corporation later may restart the five-year QSBS holding period—and how choosing the right business entity early can help founders protect potentially significant federal tax savings when planning a future startup exit.
Read MoreGrowing businesses can't afford to focus on just one state's laws. Remote work, privacy regulations, Delaware corporate law, and enterprise contracts can all create legal obligations beyond your home state. Learn why monitoring multi-state legal developments helps founders reduce risk, negotiate smarter, and avoid costly compliance surprises.
Read MoreA contract that looks standard may still contain significant legal risks. Learn how familiar document structures and “mental models” influence contract review, build trust, and sometimes create false confidence. This article explains why businesses should look beyond formatting and carefully evaluate the language, obligations, and risks hidden within seemingly routine agreements.
Read MoreUsing off-the-shelf AI tools? Before uploading sensitive information, understand where your data goes and how it may be used. This article explores AI data privacy risks, including data retention, sharing, and provider access, and offers practical guidance for businesses on protecting confidential information when using third-party AI platforms.
Read MoreBefore accepting LLC ownership, verify what it actually takes to become a member. This article explains how operating agreements, franchise restrictions, and proper documentation determine ownership rights. Learn why a handshake or side agreement may leave you with only a contract claim—not an ownership interest—in a New York LLC.
Read MoreAs AI-generated code becomes more common, software quality and legal risk deserve greater attention. Learn why founders should negotiate clear software development agreements covering performance standards, defect remediation, warranties, and remedies. Faster coding is valuable—but contracts should clearly define who bears the risk if AI-assisted software fails to perform as promised.
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