Getting employment contracts right
June 2017
Over time, every startup has to address the issue of employment contracts. It’s important to create an agreement that both reflects the nature of the employer’s business and contains every material...
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Amendment of German competition law to cover startups - with little impact
November 2016
On November 7, 2016, the German Federal Government has just published a draft bill emending of the law against competition restrictions (“GWB”). The Federal Government finds that the increasing...
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Fully diluted - what it means and how it affects valuation
September 2016
The term “fully diluted” comes into play when founders and VCs negotiate a financing round. It is important to understand the meaning of this term and its economic impact on the deal. Also, you should...
Read moreAvoiding Tax Pitfalls when setting up a German GmbH
July 2016
Many founders start their business activities even before they establish a legal entity, such as a limited liability company (GmbH), for their business. The question of which new legal form is most...
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ECJ’s Safe Harbor Decision - What it means for startups
October 2015
On 6 October 2015, the European Court of Justice declared the Commission’s US Safe Harbor Decision invalid. This will have a tremendous impact on all European companies that transfer personal data to...
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