The COVID-19 Impact on Startups and Investors Overview Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, a global economic downturn is the world’s major concern today. As the virus continues to spread across the world and people and...
Venture Capital Legal Services Designed to Protect and Propel Your Business
Expert Venture Capital Legal Guidance for Startups and Investors Alike
Launching or scaling a business in today's fast-paced market is a journey that requires sound legal strategies. At Fridman Law Firm, we specialize in providing comprehensive venture capital legal services to both entrepreneurs and investors.
Our experienced attorneys will help you navigate complex financing rounds, structure deals, and protect your interests at every step.
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Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock: Know the Differences
Common Stock vs. Preferred Stock: Know the Differences The Differences Between Common Stock and Preferred Stock A corporation can raise money in many ways. One of the more common ways is to sell shares of stock. There are two types of stock – common stock and...
Foreign Workers in the United States Must Meet Detailed Requirements
Foreign Workers in the United States Must Meet Detailed Requirements Many companies in the United States seek to hire foreign workers. If these workers come to the United States, they usually need an H-1B visa. Use of this visa requires the employer to demonstrate...
Employee Equity Considerations to Grow and Incentivize Your Team!
Employee Equity Considerations to Grow and Incentivize Your Team! Whether it’s attracting new employees to join your growing startup, or rewarding the employees who have stuck by your side, knowing what types of equity incentives you can provide can be a powerful way...
Opportunity Zones Allow Deferral of Gains
Opportunity Zones Allow Deferral of Gains The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law on December 22, 2017. The Act is best known for its revision of individual tax rates and brackets and for setting the federal income tax rate at a flat 21% for corporations. But the Act...
Raising Capital for Startup Companies
Raising Capital for Startup Companies Every startup begins with an idea. The idea grows and changes. Eventually, clarity is achieved. At that point, unless the founders are independently wealthy, they must begin raising capital to turn their idea into a profitable...
The CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
The CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act The news often includes stories about data breaches, large and small. These breaches range from inadvertent releases of personal information by large companies, to information theft, to website hacks and more. The amount of...
Section 409A Requirements and Valuation Rules
Section 409A Requirements and Valuation Rules Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) applies when an employee earns compensation in one year, but the employer actually pays the compensation in a future year. Section 409A requirements apply when compensation...
1031 Exchange: Federal and New York Law
1031 Exchange: Federal and New York Law Ordinarily, if you buy an asset and its value appreciates, you must pay capital gains tax when you sell the asset. If you are in a low income tax bracket, no capital gains tax might be due. For most taxpayers, the federal...
Converting a Delaware Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Corporation
Converting a Delaware Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Corporation In Delaware, as elsewhere, the two most common business entities are the limited liability company (LLC) and the corporation. Although there are benefits and drawbacks to both types of business...