MGLS INSIGHTS — Matthew Glick Legal Services

Ever wondered why most startups issue stock options instead of shares to employees and advisors?

Ever wondered why most startups issue stock options instead of shares to employees and advisors?

Startups issue stock options—not shares—to avoid triggering employee tax bills. Learn how strike price, fair market value, and equity structure impact compensation.

AgreementsMatthew GlickNovember 21, 2025#MatthewGlickLegalServices, #StartupAttorney, #CorporateAttorney, #TechStartupLawyer, #DealFramework, #BusinessNegotiation, #AttorneyAdvertising, #StockOptions

The $100K H-1B Visa Shift: What Startup Founders need to know

The $100K H-1B Visa Shift: What Startup Founders need to know

The new H-1B visa overhaul could reshape how startups hire global talent. With fees skyrocketing to $100,000, founders must rethink immigration strategy, explore alternatives, and plan ahead to stay competitive.

StartupMatthew GlickNovember 10, 2025MatthewGlickLegalServices, StartupAttorney, CorporateAttorney, TechStartupLawye, DealFramework, BusinessNegotiation, AttorneyAdvertising, StartupLaw, LegalUpdates

A Legal Partner that understands your vision

A Legal Partner that understands your vision

Discover what it’s really like to work with Matthew Glick Legal Services, where clarity meets strategy. MGLS partners with founders and investors to deliver practical, personalized, and high-caliber legal support that drives success.

StartupMatthew GlickNovember 10, 2025MatthewGlickLegalService, StartupAttorney, CorporateAttorney, TechStartupLawye, DealFramework, BusinessNegotiation, AttorneyAdvertising, PracticeAreas

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 5: Protecting Your IP from Unfair Terms

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 5: Protecting Your IP from Unfair Terms

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 5: Protecting Your IP from Unfair Terms

Agreements, NegotiationMatthew GlickJanuary 29, 2025Negotiating, Company Agreements, Negotiate, Emerging Companies

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 4: Avoiding Unfair Deliverable Expectations

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 4: Avoiding Unfair Deliverable Expectations

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 4: Avoiding Unfair Deliverable Expectations

Agreements, NegotiationMatthew GlickDecember 10, 2024Negotiating, Company Agreements, Negotiate, Emerging Companies

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 3: Spotting Unfair Liability Clauses During Negotiations

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 3: Spotting Unfair Liability Clauses During Negotiations

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 3: Spotting Unfair Liability Clauses During Negotiations

Agreements, NegotiationMatthew GlickOctober 25, 2024Negotiating, Company Agreements, Negotiate, Emerging Companies

How to Negotiate Big Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 2: Should You Even Try To Negotiate At All?

How to Negotiate Big Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 2: Should You Even Try To Negotiate At All?

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 2: Should You Even Try To Negotiate For Anything?

Agreements, NegotiationMatthew GlickFebruary 16, 2024Negotiating, Company Agreements, Negotiate, Emerging Companies

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 1

Negotiating Big Client Company Agreements for Emerging Companies – Part 1

Negotiation, AgreementsMatthew GlickNovember 29, 2023#Agreements #CompanyAgreements #EmergingCompanies #Legal #Blog #Negotiation

A Lawyer’s Take on Doing Deals in a Downturn

A Lawyer’s Take on Doing Deals in a Downturn

Matthew GlickDecember 16, 2022