Pause the Earnout Clock

A landmark Delaware M&A ruling shows the power of post-closing operational covenants. Learn how the Court of Chancery used mandatory injunctions, executive reinstatement, platform restoration, and earnout tolling to enforce bargained-for governance rights—and why buyers, founders, and deal counsel should pay close attention to operational control provisions in acquisition agreements.

Matthew GlickSeptember 15, 2026LegalAdvice, LegalEssentials, StartupLaw, QSBS, AngelInvesting, MandA, DelewareLaw, BusinessLaw

When Does Everyone's QSBS Clock Start? Their Own Money is Riding on the Answer.

Early 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.

Matthew GlickAugust 17, 2026GlickOfficeHours, LegalAdvice, LegalEssentials, StartupLaw, QSBS, AngelInvesting

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