Updates and Insights from the team at Matthew Glick Legal Services.
Without 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.
Read MoreAI-driven pricing is reshaping sales compensation. As companies shift from upfront SaaS deals to usage-based models, commissions increasingly depend on post-closing consumption. This article explores how evolving AI contract structures impact sales incentives, risk allocation, and team strategy—and what CROs, HR leaders, and legal advisors should consider when adapting compensation plans.
Read MoreAvoid costly payment disputes by including a prevailing party clause in your contracts. This provision allows the winning side to recover legal fees, shifting leverage and encouraging faster resolution. Learn how missing this small clause can cost businesses thousands—and why reviewing standard agreements carefully is critical for protecting revenue and reducing litigation risk.
Read MoreA hidden “Change of Control” clause can terminate your contract overnight. Learn how financing, mergers, or minority investments may trigger assignment provisions, giving counterparties leverage to cancel or renegotiate. This guide explains key risks in leases, loans, and client agreements—and why early contract review is critical for owners, investors, and acquirers.
Read MoreEnsure your startup’s equity structure is clear from day one. This guide covers founder vesting schedules, repurchase rights, and buy-sell agreements to prevent disputes, protect ownership, and avoid deadlock. Learn how early equity planning strengthens governance, preserves relationships, and safeguards long-term business value before challenges arise.
Read MoreEnterprise clients often use one-size-fits-all insurance terms in their contracts. But what if they’re asking you to carry insurance that doesn’t make sense for your business?
Read MoreAt a recent panel for startups, several experienced investors shared candid advice on what actually makes a startup stand out—and what immediately turns them off.
When a company issues shares, those shareholders instantly gain rights: voting, dividends, disclosures, and more. Multiply that across dozens of employees, and suddenly your governance obligations balloon.
Read MoreThe 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.
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