Startup legal playbook
Building your team
Attracting and retaining the right team for your startup will set you on a path for success. We share key considerations related to employment strategy.
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Employees vs. independent contractors
Your team’s structure will impact your operations and legal obligations. We share the differences between team member options.
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How to solve employee equity issues during a down round
A decrease in your startup’s valuation not only impacts stock options, but it also can trigger knock-on effects on equity, compensation packages, and more.
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Employment law differences between Canada and the U.S.
Thinking about hiring a cross border team? We share the significant employment law differences to keep in mind.
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Everything you need to know about startup equity
Equity is the most important bargaining chip you will have, whether it comes to negotiating with investors, your co-founders or employees. Learn what it is, and strategies for managing it.
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Common legal mistakes startups make and how to avoid them
Lay the best foundation for your startup to avoid costly and often time-consuming legal issues.
Sample documents
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are critical for early-stage startups whose technology is still in development and highly proprietary.
Open the Sample unilateral NDA.
Open the Sample mutual NDA.
How to solve employee equity issues during a down round
A decrease in your startup’s valuation not only impacts stock options, but it also can trigger knock-on effects on equity, compensation packages, and more.
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