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In our last article, we discussed the formative documents that all startups must have. Our intent now is to provide some suggestions as to their substance.
Category Archives: Business Startup Law
Forming a Corporation: Legal Documents You Can’t Do Without – Part 1
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Forming a corporation is a bit like entering into marriage: all the parties need to agree beforehand on how the corporation will work, i.e. what rules the entity will generally function under. Taking the time early on in the formation of the corporation to discuss and implement corporate operating documents will help avoid disruption and additional costs, especially legal fees, later on when disputes almost inevitably arise.
Trademark FAQ: Protect Your Intellectual Property
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A registered trademark is an essential part of any successful startup.
For any entrepreneur starting an enterprise, trademarking the words and design elements under which they are doing business is an important part of protecting that company and its intellectual property while securing its brand.
Artist Licensing Agreements: Drawing the Line on Creative Usage
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An artist licensing agreement allows an artist while retaining full copyright ownership of their work, to grant permission to another party to use their art.
Protecting Your Dream in the Hospitality Industry
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Operating a business in New York City is often described as an uphill battle. Zoning laws, safety regulations, and consumer protection measures can eat into any business’ profits—but especially in the hospitality industry. In this blog, I provide food for thought to aspiring restaurateurs and bar owners who are considering setting up shop in the city.
Protecting Your Art Starts With Properly Drafted Contracts
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When it comes to the sale of visual art, like paintings, sculpture, or photography, the artist-gallery relationship is paramount. In order to make sure this business relationship remains clear and mutually profitable, the artist and gallery need to agree to a contract that meets their needs. Unfortunately, artists will often opt for a quick template or “boilerplate” contract in an attempt to save money or avoid getting mired in contract law. While that may seem like a convenient option, all that does is provide a false sense of security.
Seven Considerations for Every Independent Film Investor
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Investors are integral to an independent film’s success. Film budgets vary widely, from around $20,000 for a micro-budget film to upwards of a few hundred million dollars.
There is a core independent circuit where the films fall in the $5–$25 million dollar range. These films can prove highly successful and are often featured in film festivals around the globe including Sundance, Cannes, Berlin, and Tribeca. That said, these films do not often have the support of major Hollywood studio machinery in terms of distribution, and marketing; so for this and other reasons, they require independent investors, or financiers, who share the producers’ artistic passion for the project.
Starting Out on the Right Foot: Insuring Your Production
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Many times, new film production companies jump into a project “head first” because of the whirlwind-like nature of the creative process.
What Are the Options for Funding a Startup? – Part 2
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In my previous blog article, I started a discussion of funding opportunities for startup businesses by explaining the new phenomenon of Crowdfunding. In this continuation, I examine two more means to raise capital: angel investors and venture capital (VC) firms.
Tips to Apply for a Liquor License in New York City
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If you are opening a bar or restaurant in New York City, or if you already own a business and would like to apply for a liquor license to increase revenue, understanding the application process and knowing where to start could save you time and money.