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I. Structuring Ownership
a. Choice of Entity
b. Tax Considerations
c. Founders Agreements
d. Joint Ventures
II. Raising Money
a. Securities Law Primer
b. Convertible Equity
c. Straight Debt
d. Venture Capital
III. Intellectual Property
a. Copyright
b. Trademark
c. Patent
d. Trade Secret
e. Right of Publicity
IV. Cyberlaw
a. E-Commerce and Sales of Goods and Services
b. Domains and Web Design
c. IP Licensing and Assignments
d. Social Media
V. Employment
a. The Contract and its Restrictions
b. Classifying Employees
c. Invention Assignments and Works Made for Hire
d. Employment Taxes
e. Benefits
f. Records and Audits
VI. Insurance
a. General Liability
b. Errors and Omissions
VII. Business Income Taxes
a. The Importance of Good Bookkeeping
b. Ordinary Income and Deductions
c. Capital Gains
VIII. Mergers and Acquisitions
a. Negotiations and Due Diligence
b. Types of Deals
c. Tax Considerations
IX. Bankruptcy
a. Chapter 7
b. Chapter 11
c. Chapter 13