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Contract negotiation: a basic introduction

Negotiation skills are useful in a personal and a business context. This guide provides helpful tips on what to think and prepare for before and during a negotiation.

May 09, 2018
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10 Steps to Starting Your Business
10 Steps to Starting Your Business

Starting a business requires many steps, and takes hard work and dedication. This guide covers ten things you should think about to increase your chances of success.

Mar 14, 2018
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Starting a Business - Federal / State Taxes

If you are starting a business, it’s important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Mar 14, 2018
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Hybrid Token Offerings: The Rise of Token Offerings For Venture-Backed Companies
Hybrid Token Offerings: The Rise of Token Offerings For Venture-Backed Companies

A publication by DLA Piper - Many of the ICOs and SAFTs in 2017 were for the first amount of capital for the companies involved, and most of these companies did not have any traditional venture capital investors in their capital structure. We are seeing a new parallel trend, however, that is now emerging for startups with traditional venture capital funding: these companies are exploring how to “tokenize” their business to use blockchain technology and raise non-dilutive capital through a token generation event. These hybrid token offerings raise numerous questions for traditional investors.

Feb 22, 2018
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Starting a Business - Licenses & Permits

An overview of the licenses and permits needed to start a business.

Feb 08, 2018
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Creating a Corporate Entity

A guide to when and why to form a corporate entity, selecting the right corporate form, and other things to think about when creating a legal entity.

Feb 08, 2018
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Where do I get copyright-free music for my stream?

There are many copyright-free sources for music. Avoid trouble by steering away from using copyrighted audio.

Feb 08, 2018
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A Securities Law Framework for Blockchain Tokens
A Securities Law Framework for Blockchain Tokens

An initiative of Coinbase, Coin Center, Union Square Ventures, and Consensys

Jan 23, 2018
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What is a Smart Contract?
What is a Smart Contract?

A smart contract is a computer protocol intended to digitally facilitate, verify, or enforce the negotiation or performance of a contract. This guide explains what smart contracts are, and discusses some of their proporties as well as the legal challenges surrounding this new type of agreement.

Jan 15, 2018
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What will be the impact of blockchain on the legal industry?
What will be the impact of blockchain on the legal industry?

The legal industry is often cited as ripe for disruption and in the same breath criticized for being slow to embrace change. This guide looks at the implications of blockchain technology for the legal industry.

Jan 15, 2018
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