by danr | Sep 8, 2016 | Start-ups, Technology
By: Robert Hawn As a start-up lawyer in Silicon Valley, I work with a number of companies that generate revenue through licensing their intellectual property, or access to it. In creating and negotiating licensing agreements, my client, as the licensor, often wants to... 
by danr | Aug 19, 2016 | Debt Financing, Loan Transactions
The lender gets loan documents signed by the borrower and gets collateral to secure the debt – that is, a lien on the borrower’s property. It sounds easy and familiar. So what can go wrong here? The progression of cases interpreting the Uniform Commercial Code... 
by danr | Aug 11, 2016 | Debt Financing
By: Serge Filatov With interest rates still at historically low rates, many people here in Silicon Valley and San Jose are taking out inexpensive debt to finance their business and real estate needs . The first step in obtaining commercial debt is obtaining a loan... 
by danr | Aug 3, 2016 | Start-ups, Technology
By: Robert Hawn As a San Jose corporate lawyer, many of our clients make their money through software licenses. As part of their deals, a number of risks have to be allocated. As explained in my blog posted on May 18 [ Creatively Covering Customers Catastrophes: The... 
by danr | Jul 27, 2016 | LLCs, Tax Planning
By: Tamara B. Pow Will you be denied a deduction for your share of LLC losses? You may have pass through losses from your LLC membership interes t , but that does not mean you can deduct them against your personal taxes this year. Understanding the limitations on...