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COVID-19 Guide For Re-opening Your Cannabis Business

posted in Corporate formation, Due Diligence, LLC, LLCs, News, Private Companies, Small Businesses, Startups by Hallp_admin1

5-20-2020 Governor Newsom and local government officials have begun relaxing the existing Stay-At-Home or “Shelter-In-Place” Orders, consistent with Governor’s Road Map to the re-opening of California. California employers should...

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21 May, 20

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Equity Compensation

posted in Contract Law, Corporate formation, Corporate Governance, Employment Law, Financing, LLC, LLCs, Private Companies, Public Companies, Small Businesses, Startups, Stock Options, Uncategorized by Horwitz Armstrong

Equity compensation is a form of employee compensation representing an ownership interest in the employer and can take many forms depending on the needs and objectives of the company....

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01 Oct, 16

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Tax Advantages for U.S. Traders of Securities and Commodities Relocating to Puerto Rico

posted in Capital Raise, Corporate Governance, Financing, News, OTC, Private Companies, Public Companies, SEC, Securities, Startups by Horwitz Armstrong

In January of 2012, Puerto Rico passed Act No. 22, offering incentives for individuals to relocate to Puerto Rico. Other beneficial laws passed in 2012 ensured low maximum tax...

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01 Jul, 16

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How a Buy-Sell Agreement Can Help Protect Your Business

posted in Contract Law, Corporate formation, Corporate Governance, Private Companies, Securities, Startups, Uncategorized by Horwitz Armstrong

All corporations should consider entering into buy-sell agreements with each of their shareholders. The purpose of a buy-sell agreement is to allow a corporation to maintain control of its...

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01 Mar, 16

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GENERAL SOLICITATION UNDER THE NEW RULE 506(c)

posted in Angel Investing, Business Valuation, Capital Raise, Corporate formation, Corporate Governance, Financing, JOBS Act, Private Companies, SEC, SEC Reporting, Securities, Small Businesses, Startups, Venture Capital by Horwitz Armstrong

In the wake of the financial crisis and economic downturn Congress enacted the JOBS Act to significantly ease certain securities law requirements in order to facilitate capital formation and...

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15 Dec, 15

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California’s New Medical Marijuana Regulation & Safety Act

posted in Healthcare Law, News, Private Companies, Startups, Uncategorized by Horwitz Armstrong

On September 11, 2015 a landmark package of three (3) bills, Assembly Bill 243, Assembly Bill 266 and Senate Bill 643, collectively known as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and...

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01 Nov, 15

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83(b) Election

posted in Corporate formation, Securities, Startups, Taxation, Venture Capital by Horwitz Armstrong

Founders, executives and other employees of fast growing companies – if you received or are about to receive restricted stock in connection with the performances of services that is...

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11 May, 15

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S Corporations

posted in Corporate formation, Startups, Taxation by Horwitz Armstrong

Whether you are just starting your new business, or you have been operating as a sole proprietorship or general partnership for years, you may be wondering about the advantages...

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20 Feb, 15

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Business Valuation

posted in Business Valuation, Capital Raise, Corporate formation, Financing, Going Public, Startups, Taxation, Venture Capital by Horwitz Armstrong

Quite simply, business valuation is a process and a set of procedures used to determine what a business is worth. Entrepreneurs need to put a value on their startups...

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23 Oct, 14

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Angel Investors – One Source of Financing For Your Business

posted in Angel Investing, Capital Raise, Financing, Securities, Startups, Venture Capital by Horwitz Armstrong

Angel investors are individuals who invest in businesses looking for a higher rate of return than they would normally see from more traditional investments. They can be anyone from...

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13 Aug, 14

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