Updates and Insights from the team at Matthew Glick Legal Services.
A Delaware LLC deadlock claim failed because the operating agreement's governance structure allowed decisions without unanimous manager approval. Learn how management authority, voting rights, arbitration findings, and issue preclusion can determine whether a true deadlock exists. Key lessons for LLC owners on drafting operating agreements, allocating power, and avoiding costly business disputes.
Read MoreSelling your company for buyer stock can create hidden risks beyond the headline purchase price. Learn how restricted shares, tax exposure, limited liquidity, and reduced disclosure can affect founders in stock-for-stock acquisitions. This guide explains key legal and financial considerations so business owners can evaluate equity-based exit offers with greater clarity and confidence.
Read MoreA written-consent requirement is not an impenetrable shield. Learn how the Delaware Court of Chancery applied the doctrine of acquiescence to bar an LLC member from challenging actions he helped implement for years. This case highlights key lessons for founders, LLC members, and business owners on governance, consent rights, and preserving legal objections.
Read MoreAI startups are raising capital faster than ever, making legal readiness critical. Learn why clean cap tables, clear IP ownership, founder documentation, and prompt handling of internal issues can accelerate fundraising and reduce diligence risk. In fast-moving AI markets, delays in legal preparation can cost founders investment opportunities and competitive advantage.
Read MoreFrom Skadden to startup GC to founding MGLS, this journey reflects the realities of startup leadership, legal strategy, and entrepreneurship. Learn how working alongside founders through high-stakes decisions—from co-founder structuring to venture financing and exits—shaped a legal practice focused on business growth, governance, and real-world decision-making.
Read MoreSmall business acquisitions can carry outsized legal risk. Learn why deals under $1M are often more difficult than larger transactions, from limited diligence budgets to unrepresented sellers and hidden liabilities. This guide explains key risks in small M&A deals, including liens, lease consents, ownership issues, and weak post-closing recourse for buyers.
Read MoreA strong master agreement can still fail if the Statement of Work (SOW) is vague. Learn how poorly drafted SOWs create ambiguity, trigger disputes, and lead to costly litigation. This guide explains common SOW mistakes, alignment with contract terms, and best practices to protect deliverables, timelines, and business relationships.
Read MoreA weak client contract can turn a small dispute into a costly problem. Learn how clear, well-drafted agreements protect small businesses, manage expectations, and reduce risk—even when claims are too small to litigate. This guide explains why proactive contract review is a high-ROI investment for founders and service providers.
Read MoreWithout in-house counsel, legal issues often fall across sales, HR, IT, and finance—creating reactive risk. Learn how a “legal quarterback” can align contracts, policies, and decisions, reduce fire drills, and protect business value. A practical guide for founder-led and mid-size companies to manage legal risk proactively and avoid costly mistakes.
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