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10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessLegal Strategics for Startup Success Capitalizing the Company (Part 2 in a series)Send us a textFrom Seed to Sale covers the legal essentials to building a startup. Join us on May 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm PST for Part 2, which covers capitalization, including founders stock, IP, advisors, early investment, tax considerations and more. Our speaker is Silicon Valley startup attorney Roger Royse, moderated by Bob Karr of LinkSV. 2025-05-2259 min
Legal LeadersEP 24: Roger Royse - Partner at Haynes & BooneRoger Royse is a partner at Haynes Boone and the founder of the Royse Law Firm. Over his career, he’s advised thousands of startups, built a name in tax and startup law, and authored two books sharing hard-earned lessons with founders and lawyers alike.Roger’s story goes well beyond law. He’s a CPA, an entrepreneur, an athlete, an author, and a pancreatic cancer survivor. His perspective is shaped by both deep professional wins and personal battles.In this episode, Roger reflects on his early years building a business tax–centered law firm from scr...2025-04-1048 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessDExit - the migration of companies out of Delaware and Delaware's responseSend us a textSummaryIn the latest episode of the “10,000 Startups Podcast,” host Roger Royse delves into the phenomenon of “DExit,” referring to the trend of companies relocating their incorporation from Delaware to other states, primarily Nevada, Texas, and Wyoming.2025-03-0712 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessSecurities law compliance - Reg D and private placementsSend us a textRoger Royse discusses the securities law exemptions that startups most commonly rely on - Rule 506(b) and 506(c) 2024-11-3007 min
To the Extent That...VC Law: Episode 33: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion with Roger Royse, partner at Haynes and Boone, LLPHost Gary J. Ross discusses the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion with Roger Royse, partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. Gary and Roger go over the history of QSBS, and Roger talks about how important QSBS is today to investors in emerging companies. The various QSBS requirements are described, including the necessity for being a C corporation, the holding period and how it is counted, and the growth assets test. Roger closes out the episode by noting common pitfalls of QSBS such as delays in incorporation or exercising options, S-elections, company distributions, and secondary...2024-11-1136 min
Medicine For GoodEarly Detection Saves Lives | Roger Royse’s StoryWhat if a simple blood test could detect cancer early enough to save lives?In today’s Medicine for Good episode, Beyond the Signal, we delve into the inspiring and hopeful story of Roger Royse, a Silicon Valley startup lawyer diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Unlike many others, Roger’s cancer was detected early thanks to a groundbreaking Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) blood test, Galleri by GRAIL. While 70% of cancers do not have standard screening options, Roger's proactive approach highlights the power of these new diagnostic tools, particularly for elusive cancers like pancreatic cancer, which often go u...2024-10-0144 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessTrump v Harris: Tax policy for startupsSend us a textThis episode compares where the candidates are or likely will be on tax policy as it relates to startupshttps://www.haynesboone.com/people/r/royse-roger https://rogerroyse.com/2024-08-1827 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessMy thoughts on the proposed California beneficial ownership reporting lawSend us a textRoger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. https://www.haynesboone.com/people/r/... https://rogerroyse.com/2024-07-2404 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessThe importance of documentationSend us a textRoger Royse on why getting it in writing matters2024-05-1806 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessWhat you need to know about angel and venture fundingSend us a textRoger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. https://www.haynesboone.com/people/r/royse-roger https://rogerroyse.com/ I am atroger.royse@haynesboone.com. HBhttps://www.haynesboone.com/people/royse-roger subscribe to my substackhttps://substack.com/@rogerroyse?utm_source=profile-page You...2024-04-1538 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessChoice of entitySend us a textSoyeun Choi and Roger Royse discuss choice of entity issues2024-03-2526 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessFunding Strategies for StartupsSend us a textAttention Startup Founders! Don't miss our event on January 22, 2024, 6:00-7:00 PM PST, featuring Roger Royseand other experts. Gain insights on term sheets, valuation, pitching, due diligence, funding options, equity/debt balance, and negotiation. Enhance your startup growth and funding strategies. Join us for networking, knowledge sharing, and connect with our community. Visit our LinkedIn page ProVentures™for updates and speaker opportunities. Share with others in the startup ecosystem!2024-02-261h 0010,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessFrances Johnston, Venture capital term sheetsSend us a textFrancie Johnston's practice focuses on technology start-up companies and includes initial company formation, both company and investor-side representation in private equity financings, securities compliance, general corporate governance matters, commercial contracts, technology licensing, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Before joining Haynes and Boone, Francie worked as a lawyer with the Royse Law Firm and other law firms. Prior to law school, Francie worked with a number of fine arts organizations (the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Sotheby’s auction house in...2024-02-1241 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessJared Hanley, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)Send us a textJared Hanley, Principaljared@breretonhanley.comJared Hanley is a Principal with Brereton, Hanley and Company. He heads Brereton’s industry research effort. Mr. Hanley has 15 plus years of investment banking and consulting experience with a broad base of capital raising and mergers and acquisition experience.Prior to joining Brereton, Mr. Hanley was an analyst with Lehman Brothers, Salomon Smith Barney and Wedbush Morgan Securities, serving regional and national clients in a variety of industries. He has also developed expertise in financial modeling and business valuation. Mr. Ha...2023-12-1121 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessThe Inbound FlipSend us a textSoyeun Choi esq and Roger Royse discuss the inbound flip transaction for companies moving into the United States from another country2023-12-0415 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessPatri Freidman, Building the cities of tomorrow.Send us a textOur guest this week is Patri Freidman of Pronomos Capital. Patri is well known for the Seasteading Institute which established autonomous ocean communities to enable experimentation. Pronomous is using the lessons of Silicon Valley to create a new model for urban development where the city is the product, working with countries to create new communities that seek - through good governance - to emulate the economic success of Dubai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Singapore. https://www.pronomos.vc/2023-11-2723 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessRyne Miller, Regulation of Digital AssetsSend us a textRyne Miller is the Founder and Managing Partner of Miller Strategic Partners LLP and former general counsel of FTX US. Based in New York City, Ryne has prior experience as a senior U.S. financial markets regulator, a seasoned trading and markets regulatory counsel to major global financial institutions, and a general counsel for a U.S. financial services and digital assets business. We spoke today about developments in the securities laws around tokens and digital assets, recent SEC actions and the future of crypto.2023-11-2020 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessPiecing the Corporate Veil, Tracy Duplantier, Lexis NexisSend us a textThis week's episode explores the issue of personal liability for the owners (and others) of corporations and LLCs and how you can avoid going down with the ship if your startup fails. Tracy Duplantier is a practice area specialist with Lexis Nexis and has a lot to say about the court doctrine of ignoring corporate legal structures in imposing liability aka piercing the corporate veil claims. The link for the materials is at https://legal.lexisnexis.com/smartstartup2023-11-1334 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessAndrew Pannell: legal considerations for UK companies migrating into the USSend us a textAndrew Pannell is a partner in the Investment Management Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s London office. His practice focuses on advising venture capital, private equity and corporate clients on venture and growth capital transactions2023-11-0626 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessKevin Crisp, What you need to know about trade secret lawSend us a textKevin Crisp is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Orange County office.Kevin’s practice covers a range of commercial litigation matters, including corporate fiduciary duty, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy matters, as well as all manner of business torts and contract disputes. A banker before he was a lawyer, Kevin thrives in matters involving finance and accounting.Kevin also represents clients involved in government investigations and homeowners’ association disputes.2023-10-3028 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessProfessor Eric Goldman, Abusive trademark Infringement casesSend us a textEric Goldman is a Professor at Santa Clara University School of Law and Associate Dean for Research, Co-Director of the High Tech Law Institute and Supervisor of the Privacy Law Certificate. Professor Goldman focuses on Internet Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Advertising & Marketing Law.2023-10-2325 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessJohn Martin, Estate planning for startup foundersSend us a textWhy should a startup founder care about estate planning and why should they start early? Attorney John Martin discusses the importance of early estate planning and tehe tools available to avoid probate costs and minimize transfer taxes. John C. Martin, Esq. is certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization. As an estate planning specialist, John assists clients in establishing living trusts; transferring wealth to the next generation; providing for the protection of minor and adult beneficiaries; devising action pla...2023-10-1625 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessTamara Devitt, labor and employment law for startupsSend us a textTamara Devitt, Partner, Haynes Boone LLP, counsels and represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. Clients turn to Tamara for defense against claims of discrimination, unlawful harassment, wrongful termination, unfair business practices, and wage and hour claims, including class actions and complex litigation. She advocates for clients in jury and bench trials, arbitration, and pre-litigation negotiations, and in administrative tribunals, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Department of Labor, and California Labor Commissioner. https://www.haynesboone.com/people/devitt-tamara2023-10-0924 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessSteven Malm, Immigration Law for StartupsSend us a textSteven Malm is counsel in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the San Francisco office of Haynes and Boone, LLP, where he leads the Immigration Practice Group. Steven has vast experience representing small, mid-size, and Fortune 500 employers in a wide array of immigration and compliance matters. Steven’s practice of employment-based immigration law includes assisting employers in monitoring and maintaining the immigration status of their foreign workforces. He assists employers in sponsoring foreign workers for such nonimmigrant visas as H-1B specialty worker, L-1 intracompany transferee, and O-1 extraordinary ability visas, as we...2023-10-0226 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessMargaret Bacheler, Angel InvestingSend us a textMargaret Bacheler is the Director of Educational Initiatives of the Angel Capital Association (ACA). The ACA is a professional society of accredited angel investors who make up the world's most prolific early-stage investment class. The association is the largest professional development organization for angel investors in the world deploying more than $650 million in early stage capital each year. https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/2023-09-2523 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessRobert Houston, BPM LLP, Startup tax traps and opportunitiesSend us a textThis week I sit down with Bob Houston to talk about tax issues that arise in a startup setting. Robert Houston is Of Counsel at BMP LLP in San Jose and his practice includes Merger & Acquisition transaction services and tax structuring for multinational multi-entity organizations, including extensive experience with public and closely held corporations. Additionally, Bob’s areas of expertise include Subchapter C, Subchapter S, State and local, tax accounting methods and periods. Bob has been actively involved in developing and delivering tax training programs nationwide for the Big Four accounting firms. Previous ex...2023-09-1825 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessAndrew Romans, 7BC Venture Capital. What VCs Want.Send us a textAndrew Romans is a successful, consistently top quartile performing VC, VC-backed entrepreneur, former tech VC and M&A investment banker, cofounder of an angel group, General Partner of 7BC Venture Capital and previously the founder and General Partner of Rubicon Venture Capital. He is a university professor and 3x published author on VC and technology. Romans also advises large corporations and governments on policies about Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC). Romans raised over $48m for tech startups he founded by the age of 28. Romans founded numerous startups and raised hundreds of...2023-09-1146 min
Fireside with a VC#84 Flipping Your Business into the United States w/ Roger RoyseFireside with a VC discussing flipping your business into a US Delaware C corporation from outside of the US. Many startups and teams are born in Europe, South East Asia, Middle East, Africa, LatAm, Canada and everywhere and need to consider if they should flip to the US and if yes, technically how to do it. Considerations on attracting new investors from the US vs the country in which the business was created as well as tax considerations of flipping early or flipping later. Discussing specific tactics to minimize the tax burden and consequences for existing and new investors...2023-09-0725 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessPhil Albert, Patents and Intellectual PropertySend us a textPhilip Albert is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of the San Francisco office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. His practice focuses on patent prosecution, including interfacing with patent practitioners in other countries, setting up internal patent review processes so that limited resources are allocated to the most important inventions, evaluating patents of others for purchase, licensing, or design-around, and addressing intellectual property components of a larger transaction, acquisition or due diligence project. He has significant experience representing clients developing many critical technologies, including streaming, network protocols, network security, artificial intelligence...2023-09-0324 min10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup SuccessTom Moore, Strategies for startup failure from a litigatorSend us a textThomas E. Moore III has practiced law in Palo Alto continuously since 1984, representing individuals and start-up to mid-size technology companies in intellectual property and commercial litigation matters. His approach is multi-disciplinary and is focused at gaining results in as efficient a manner as possible.Thomas has handled matters in all four of areas of intellectual property, namely, patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. That experience includes disputes arising out of complex license agreements. His work in commercial litigation includes breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, false advertising and all aspects of...2023-09-0328 min
The Startup Studios PodcastEp 9 - Roger Royse (1hr 39mins)Welcome to the StartupStudios.co Podcast, featuring people who build startups!
This week, Raj and Saif interview Roger Royse.
Roger is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP where he works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in the areas of corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. Roger is also the founder of the Silicon Valley Agtech Conference and a nationally recognized authority on agricultural technology.
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Grow Your Business and Grow Your WealthRoger Royse, Attorney & Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLPRoger Royse, attorney and partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, has practiced everywhere from oil patches, Wall Street and Hollywood. He has spent 30 years working in Silicon Valley specializing in tech and is currently involved in the revolutionary business of agriculture tech, how food gets produced and delivered.Roger practices in corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. He’s been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies in Salzburg, Austria, Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies....2021-09-1524 min
Fireside with a VCLegal considerations for startups, angels & VCs with legendary VC lawyer Roger RoyseDiscussing legal details and lessons learned for founders, angels and VCs with Roger Royse, Partner and legendary VC lawyer at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Silicon Valley. Docs needed to start your company, angel and VC funding, convertible notes and priced rounds, liquidation preferences, other key terms of a term sheet, M&A, carve-outs, bankruptcy and more. Roger is an active angel investor, entrepreneur and author of Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Start-Up. Full video of this podcast at Fireside with a VC YouTube Channel.
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Exit Coach RadioRoger Royse - When in Doubt - Document Everything
Roger Royse, Attorney-Royse Law Firm discusses the importance of documenting everything. Unfortunately, the lack of good documentation is a common occurrence that leads to problems in his experience.
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Tech ToolkitEpisode 10 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Choosing the Wrong LawyerRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from choosing the wrong lawyer.2018-12-0305 minTech ToolkitEpisode 9 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Failure to Comply with Securities LawsRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from failing to comply with securities laws.2018-11-2614 minTech ToolkitEpisode 8 - Startup Legal Mistakes: 409a ValuationsRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from 409a valuations.2018-11-0807 minTech ToolkitEpisode 7 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Infringing on Existing TrademarksRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from infringing on existing trademarks.2018-10-2507 minTech ToolkitEpisode 6 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Failure to Protect IPRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from failing to protect IP.2018-10-1109 minTech ToolkitEpisode 5 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Noncompliance With Labor LawsRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from noncompliance with labor laws.2018-09-1310 minTech ToolkitEpisode 4 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Inadequate Tax PreparationRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from inadequate tax preparation and planning .2018-09-0617 minTech ToolkitEpisode 3 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Lack of Vesting RestrictionsRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from not having vesting restrictions.2018-08-2320 minTech ToolkitEpisode 2 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Poor Record Keeping & DocumentationRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from inadequate record keeping and documentation.2018-08-1609 minTech ToolkitEpisode 1 - Startup Legal Mistakes: Using An Employer's FacilitiesRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm, discusses the top 10 legal mistakes that startups often make. In this episode, Roger discusses the significant legal problems that can arise from entrepreneurs using a previous employer's technology, time, and/or resources.2018-08-1008 min
Royse UniversityDisaster Response and RecoveryJoin host Roger Royse and our panel of experts to learn about what to do immediately after a disaster, and how to plan for business continuity. Panel - Michael Tashman, KMicro; Steven Haley, Law Offices of Steven B. Haley; John Epperson, Cooper White & Cooper; Lisa Chapman, Royse Law Firm; Bernard Lauper, MacCorkle Insurance Service; Moderator - Roger Royse, Royse Law Firm.2016-11-241h 19Royse UniversityEmployment Law Issues for Gig Economy CompaniesJoin Royse Law Firm employment attorneys for an in-depth discussion about classification of workers, and compliance with employment law rules and regulations in the gig & sharing economy. Panel - Lisa Chapman, Alan Haus, Pamela Lambert. Moderator - Roger Royse.2016-10-2658 minRoyse UniversityTax Law Issues for New Economy BusinessesAn ever-increasing portion of personal income is generated from non-traditional sources made available by the gig & sharing economy, regulators are scrambling to keep up. Join our panel to discuss the current tax environment, and what the future may look like. Panel - Roger Royse, Fiona Xu, Mark Mullin.2016-09-221h 02Royse UniversityFuture of the Innovation Economy WebinarOur panel of entrepreneurs and investors discuss new technologies and developments in the gig, peer to peer, sharing and innovation economies. What is new and what will the future hold? Panel - Roger Royse-Royse Law Firm, Mario Tapia-Mobile Monday, Shelley Janes-SideDoor, Gianni Maxemin-Pied Parkere.2016-09-161h 00Royse UniversityThe Gig : Sharing and Peer to Peer EconomyLawmakers and regulators have struggled to keep up with the enormous popularity of the gig economy. Join our expert panel to discuss how new rules and regulations might support or stifle this growing market. Panel - Roger Royse, Royse Law Firm, Michael Munger, Duke University, George Yang, EtaCar.com, Justin Erlich, California Department of Justice.2016-09-031h 01Royse UniversityIC-DISCs as a Tax Arbitrage and Wealth Transfer StrategyMoss Adams International Tax Partner Christine Ballard provides an in-depth look at the structures, benefits, and formalities for Domestic International Sales Corporations.2016-08-2458 minRoyse UniversityWatertech WebinarJoin Royse Law Firm founder Roger Royse for an in-depth discussion about the current state of Water Technology, what problems VC's want founders to solve, and the importance of investing in these technologies now. Panelists: Manu Pillai, WaterBit; Whitney Muse, Village Capital; Steve Jordan, Paqet Systems Corp.; David Rummler, Clean Tech Disruptive; Roger Royse, Royse Law FIrm2016-07-0454 minRoyse UniversityCrowdfunding for EquityCrowdfunding for Equity insiders Dara Albright, Patrick Robinson, Adam Hooper, and Gene Massey talk about the state of crowdfunding for equity, and how to take advantage of this incredible movement with Roger Royse (Founder of Royse Law Firm).2016-07-041h 03Royse UniversityHealth Tech WebinarHealthtech experts Carla Brenner (HealthTech Women), Robin Farmanfarmaian (Arc Fusion Programs), Andy Bartley (Intel), and Don Ross (Life Science Angels) discuss current trends, and the future of Health Technology with Roger Royse (Royse Law Firm).2016-06-261h 05Royse UniversityKey Considerations India Tax UpdateBDO Partner Pranay Bhatia gives a comprehensive overview of key considerations and tax implications of doing business in India.2016-06-0928 minRoyse UniversityArtificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence will be the technology that defines the next generation. AI will impact the lives of billions as a tool to increase productivity, make better decisions - faster, analyze complex data, and even entertain us.2016-06-0957 minRoyse UniversityAR and VR-The way we see thingsRadio, television, and the internet fundamentally changed the way we receive information and communicate with each other. VR and AR are the next step in our journey toward total immersion.2016-05-2654 minRoyse UniversityFintech-trust and legal issueFintech, or the use of technology in finance, investing, and other financial transactions has taken our financial institutions by storm. Micro-trading, robo-investors, pay-by-phone services, and many other services are just the tip of the fintech iceberg. Join our expert panel for a thoughtful discussion on big data, human oversight, and trust / legal issues in fintech.2016-05-2658 minRoyse UniversityBlockchain technologyRoger Royse, founder of Royse Law Firm discusses Blockchain technology and its numerous applications with Steward Guenther, Rosario Ingargiola, Ryan Singer, and Erica Riel-Carden2016-05-171h 00Royse UniversityFederal Tax DisputeLauren Rinsky - How to Handle a Federal Tax Dispute: Audit, Appeal, and Litigation2016-05-1732 minRoyse UniversityBest Practices for Website Terms of Use and Privacy PoliciesPlease join attorney Heidi Klein for an overview on best practices when drafting enforceable website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies focusing on the presentation of Terms of Use and acceptance methods, as well as special considerations and disclosures required for Privacy Policies under California and Federal law.2015-10-1552 minRoyse UniversityWhat Licensing Lawyers Should Know About LitigationLicensing agreements are supposed to reflect the intent of the contracting parties in connection with permission to use intellectual property rights. When litigators and the courts get ahold of such agreements, however, the results can be far afield of what the parties expressed in their agreement. This webinar will focus on some of those unintended consequences, both as a matter of contract law in general and as a matter of licensing law specifically.2015-09-1656 minRoyse UniversityM and A Valuation, Integration and Due DiligenceA merger or acquisition (M and A) doesn't end when the agreements are negotiated. In fact, most deals have problems in the integration, and unexpected liabilities are often discovered after the closing. Many of these sorts of issues can be anticipated and planned for in advance, if you are aware of common problem areas.2015-08-1059 minRoyse UniversityStartup Fundraising 101Fundraising for your startup has always been considered part art, part science, and part luck. In this hour-long session, Early Growth Financial Services will dive deep into the facts of fundraising. You'll learn about your fundraising options at every stage of development, the fundraising process, what investors want to see, crafting your financial models, your revenue projections, pitch deck essentials and more.2015-05-0654 minRoyse UniversityGovernment GrantsGayathri Gopalakrishnan will describe the grant writing process, where to obtain grants and how to best position your company for a government grant. Gayathri is a scientist and engineer working at the intersection of big data, sensors and clean technology who has worked in startups, corporations, federal and state research organizations and the non-profit sectors.2015-04-1052 minRoyse UniversityPitching and PR for StartupsJoin us for short presentations on 2 important universal topics: pitching by Joy Montgomery and public relations by Grant Draper. Our panelists will hit the high points and provide you with the basics for positioning your startup company for success.2015-03-2651 minRoyse UniversityFilmTech: Hollywood Meets Silicon ValleyJoin us for a one hour webinar as our panel of entrepreneurs discuss the future of the film industry, current trends in entertainment technology and opportunities in the new and growing industry of Film Tech2015-02-2559 minRoyse UniversityCalifornia Incentives and Multi-State Sales Tax Issues for Digital Goods and Services CompaniesePlease join us for an online discussion of various state tax issues for companies and individuals doing business in California. Our panelists will cover recent developments in California income and sales tax, tax credits and incentives, multi-state tax issues for technology companies and state residency planning for individuals.2014-12-301h 12Royse UniversityTop Ten Mistakes Startups MakeFinancial and legal mistakes go hand in hand and often overlap. This interactive "conversation" between a CFO and an attorney will shed light upon these common mistakes, as well as provide solutions for avoiding common pitfalls. This webinar is geared towards current and future executives at startups, financial and legal advisors of startups, and students considering starting their own businesses.2014-09-2659 minRoyse UniversityTrade Secret Missteps and SurprisesLisa Chapman and Satya Narayan of the Royse Law Firm will provide an overview of federal and state laws relating to trade secrets, with an emphasis on practical solutions to prevent the theft of company trade secrets by employees and competitors and avoid being liable for trade secret theft.2014-05-0259 minRoyse UniversityThe Paper ArmageddonIn this age of information overload, companies must make smart decisions about which documents to retain, and when and how to retain them. Lisa Chapman, Esq. of the Royse Law Firm will provide an overview of legal and practical considerations that should inform your documentation policy.2014-05-0143 minRoyse UniversityWorkshop Pitching to WinSara Rauchwerger joins Roger Royse at Royse Law Firm in Palo Alto to lead a workshop on investor pitches.2014-02-101h 18Royse UniversityNDA Missteps and SurprisesSatya Narayan, a top attorney in the field of intellectual property and commercial transactions at the Royse Law Firm, will share her wealth of knowledge on NDA missteps and surprises and some real life examples of the not so "boilerplate" NDAs.2014-01-1558 minRoyse UniversityAre You Ready For FATCAIn 2010, Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to address underreporting of income held by US taxpayers in foreign accounts. FATCA will basically require foreign financial institutions to either agree to provide the IRS with information about its US account holders or be subject to withholding taxes on their US source income.2013-11-201h 01Royse UniversityDispute Resolution Mediation, Arbitration and LitigationWhen Dorothy was in the haunted forest, she famously feared lions and tiger and bears. That often is the way many of us feel about the courthouse, arbitration and mediation - three scary alternatives. If anything, the legal process is becoming more challenging. We have invited a leading judge, arbitrator and mediator - no wizards - to help guide you through the process to determine which forum is best for you depending on your needs.2013-09-281h 01Royse UniversityEntrepreneurship is Risky Business WebinarWhen it comes to operating at peak performance, today's small and growing companies face a variety of obstacles that can prevent them from meeting their business goals. In addition to federal and state employment-law compliance, there are other systemic pitfalls that can expose a company to risk.2013-09-0458 minRoyse UniversityLegal Challenges for Big Data Vendors WebinarThe speaker will discuss the potential legal risks and liabilities big data vendors need to be aware of regarding these issues, and the operational, contractual and commercial best practices and steps vendors can take to manage such risks and liabilities.2013-08-2252 minRoyse UniversityAgTech - The Intersection of Technology, Venture Capital and Agriculture WebinarAs a $46 billion per year industry in California alone, agriculture has attracted the attention of the Silicon Valley. Technologies are regularly being developed to allow farmers to farm more efficiently, increase production, access new markets and capture useful data.2013-07-191h 02Royse UniversityLiquidity Options in a Strong Credit Market WebinarTwo leveraged finance transaction alternatives that can provide substantial liquidity without selling control of your company. Business owners and their advisers will be updated on the state of the very active debt market and how they can access it.2013-07-1057 minRoyse University3D Printing Webinar3D Printing, or Additive Manufacturing, makes three-dimensional solid objects from digital models. Instead of manufacturing and shipping products, designers can now send digital information to a 3D printer which creates the tangible product in plastic, polymers or other materials.2013-06-2755 minRoyse UniversityHealthcare Reform WebinarTax Attorney Roger Royse accompanied by both Jen Kokko and Jennifer Young from Insperity will discuss the Healthcare Reform and the potential impact to businesses from a compliance, cost and complexity standpoint for companies with both over 50 and under 50 full time equivalents. Topics will include the individual Mandate, Employer Shared Responsibility(Play or Pay), Reporting and Cost, Taxes and Fees. Presentation will give insight into what companies need to start considering today in preparation for January.2013-06-1341 minRoyse UniversityBitCoin and Digital Currencies WebinarThe use of bitcoins has emerged as a viable technology and business model that promises to disrupt conventional payment and currency systems throughout the world. As the industry works through the legal, technical and business issues associated with digital currency, the enormous potential market is now being discovered. Join us for an informative one hour session with industry experts on what bitcoins are, what the state of the industry is, and what the future may hold for virtual currencies.2013-06-121h 01Royse UniversityDivorce and Taxes WebinarRoger's discussion will also include such topics as the issues arising in connection with the division of business interests including passive activity losses, net operating loss, capital loss, and S corporation losses and the deductibility of attorneys' fees. Jason's discussion will focus on complex compensation issues including stock options, restricted stock, and deferred compensation.2013-05-2355 minRoyse UniversityEmployment Issues During Summer WebinarJoin our panel of experts as we discuss how to handle unpaid internships, requests for leaves of absence and/or flexible schedules, and other wage-and-hour issues during the summer months.2013-05-0849 minRoyse UniversityThe New Paradigm of Law Practice WebinarJoin our panel of experts as we discuss the latest cutting edge technologies and developments in legal practice business models.2013-04-251h 00Royse UniversityGun Control Law DiscussionPlease join in on a lively discussion of gun control laws by a group of attorneys: Roger Royse, Dale Edmondson, Kaili Joy Gray and Laura Cutilletta.2013-04-2448 minRoyse UniversityDemystifying Valuations for Venture Backed Companies WebinarPlease join John Heath, Gunther Hofmann, Brooke Bailey and Diane Escobar of the Brenner Group for an informative webinar on demystifying valuations for venture backed companies.2013-04-2353 minRoyse UniversityBankruptcy Basics WebinarJoin Attorney Patrick Costello for a summary of Bankruptcy Basics2013-04-0555 minRoyse UniversityReal Estate Transactions WebinarJoin Roger Royse for an informative discussion of tax aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including sales tax and income tax.2013-04-0548 minRoyse UniversityBusiness Visa Application WebinarJoin Rajat P. Kuver of the Law Office of Rajat P. Kuver, P.C. and Roger Royse of Royse Law Firm for an informative webinar on business visa applications. This program will cover business visa applications including developments affecting medium and small-sized companies.2013-03-141h 00Royse UniversityLatin America Special Economic Zones WebinarJoin Mario Tucci from MVD Consulting in Uruguay and Roger Royse from Royse Law Firm in California as they discuss the South American free trade zone.2013-02-2755 minRoyse UniversityOutlook For Venture CapitalTerry Moore will be discussing the outlook for venture capital investing, why now is a good time to invest, and Moore Venture Partner's attractive VC fund model for successful investing in today's economic climate.2013-02-121h 01Royse UniversityAccelerators and IncubatorsIncubators, accelerators and shared space loom large in the tech business creation process. Join us for a lively panel discussion among the managers of prominent programs for startups.2013-02-061h 01Royse UniversityProtect Your IPJoin Satya Narayan, licensing and transactions attorney at the Royse Law Firm and Neal Marcus, patent attorney at Marcus Law Firm for an informative discussion on IP legal requirements2013-01-311h 05Royse UniversityLegal Issues in OffshoringJoin Roger Royse, Satya Narayan and Seth Sathyanarayan for an informative discussion on the common mistakes made by US companies offshoring projects to India.2013-01-281h 00Royse UniversityDoing Business in IndiaJoin Roger Royse, Satya Narayan and Harpreet Walia for an informative discussion on the common mistakes made by US companies doing business in India .2013-01-281h 01Royse UniversityTax Issues on Sale of BusinesssJoin Roger Royse for an informative discussion of tax issues on sale of a business.2013-01-2835 minRoyse UniversityImmigration Law for StartupsJoin Momal Iqbal of Royse Law Firm as she describes the Visa process for domestic and foreign companies hiring foreign employees in the United States.2013-01-2859 minRoyse UniversityTax Issues For Cloud Related BusinessesJoin Roger Royse and David Wittrock for an informative discussion of tax issues for companies engaged in cloud computing.2013-01-281h 00Royse UniversityImmigration LawRoyse Law Firm sponored webinar series on immigration law2013-01-2429 minRoyse UniversityCrowd FundingRoger Royse of Royse Law Firm as the speaker on crowd funding for startups2013-01-0529 min