Much has been written recently on blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICO). Unfortunately, for non-computer scientists (like me), trying to understand these concepts and their potential implications can be a bit overwhelming. To help all of those
The Venture Alley
A blog about business and legal issues important to entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists and angel investors.
The Venture Alley, published by DLA Piper, focuses on legal issues related to venture capital and private fund management. It covers topics such as regulatory compliance for venture capital funds, tax implications for fund investors, SEC rulemaking affecting private fund advisers, and structuring considerations for venture capital funds under securities laws. The blog also addresses practical matters like management rights letters, secondary market transactions, and anti-money laundering regulations impacting investment advisers. It provides analysis of court decisions, regulatory proposals, and legislative developments relevant to venture capital fund managers, investors, and legal practitioners in the private funds space.
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Prize Promotions Around the World: New Handbook
By DLA Piper
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the launch of Prize Promotions Around the World, an updated edition of our popular handbook.
Prize Promotions Around the World is an online tool designed to assist companies across the globe in managing the
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Current trends on deal multiples (Q1 2017)
By Trent Dykes
Our private company clients often ask what kind of revenue or EBITDA multiple ranges they can expect upon a sale or when determining their enterprise value in connection with a financing. This is always a tricky question as value is…
NYDFS Announces Final Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Services Sector
By DLA Piper
From our colleagues Carla Small, Jim Halpert and Anne Kierig
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced final cybersecurity rules for New York’s financial services sector.
The Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (the Final Rule), promulgated by the New York Department…
SVB’s Annual Startup Outlook Report
By DLA Piper
As a Valentine’s Day gift to the community, Silicon Valley Bank issued its eighth annual Startup Outlook Report, resulting from a survey of nearly 950 technology and healthcare executives in startups, most based in the US, with additional input from…
Corporate Venture Capital Compensation Snapshot
For some time now, corporate venture capital (CVC) has been a significant part of the funding ecosystem. According to Pitchbook, in 2016 alone over $20 billion was invested in 745 US venture deals in which CVC participated. CVC is not…
The dilutive impact of VC funding on founder ownership
By Trent Dykes
Below are three charts compliments of J.Thelander Consulting and PitchBook that illustrate the dilutive impact over time of venture funding on founder ownership levels. These charts are the result of J.Thelander Consulting’s venture-backed private company ownership survey – and divided by…
Hart-Scott Rodino Thresholds Revised
By DLA Piper
From our colleagues Paolo Morante, Steven E. Levitsky, Laura Kam and Adam Steene:
The Federal Trade Commission has announced its annual revision to the jurisdictional thresholds under the Act. The new thresholds will go into effect 30 days after…
The Internet of Things and its Legal Dilemmas
By DLA Piper
In this recent post to our fellow DLA blog – Technology’s Legal Edge – our colleague Giulio Coraggio identifies some of the legal issues that are being sorted out with respect to the Internet of Things, including the following:
- Is “industrial”
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The Trump Tax Reform Plan – Key Points
By Trent Dykes
Article prepared by and republished courtesy of our colleagues Evan Migdail and Steven Phillips; originally published here: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2016/11/the-trump-tax-reform-plan/.
As a result of the elections, the chances for the enactment of comprehensive tax reform are perhaps greater than at…