Selecting the right legal structure is one of the most important initial decisions made by a founder.
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View Articles »As of January 1, 2020, “reasonable security feature[s]” must be included in all “connected devices” sold or offered for sale in California, specifically those devices capable of connecting directly or indirectly to the internet and that have an IP or Bluetooth address.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (for ease of readability, this article uses “AI” to refer to the broad category of machine learning and artificial intelligence) are poised to impact all aspects of society and business. However, the effects that those same technologies may have on the decision-making process and operations of corporate boards of directors have not yet come under the mainstream spotlight. AI is poised to have equally impactful effects on boards’ decision making processes and operations.
When considering a technology-based startup, potential investors may look beyond a company’s intellectual property as an important indicator of its enterprise value. It is particularly important to perform a robust assessment to ascertain the possible hidden risks that could emerge as the company matures. The piece outlines how to identify issues around prior employment, contractors and consultants, and existing market participants, in addition to basic IP diligence factors.
The features of startups that are critical to success can also create an environment fraught with corruption risk because risk tolerance tends to be high and growth tends to outpace controls.
