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Jun. 3, 2017

Tips for startups to avoid running afoul of securities laws

A roadmap for navigating the pitfalls of Rule 701, an important facet of federal securities laws which enables small and large start-up companies to provide crucial equity compensation. By Ali Nardali and Aria Kashefi

Ali U. Nardali

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K&L Gates

executive compensation

Email: anardali@gmail.com

Yale Law School; New Haven CT

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By Ali Nardali and Aria Kashefi

Stock options and other equity awards (such as restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs)) have historically been a common feature of the compensation packages offered by many start-up companies to their employees and consultants. Yet many companies are often unaware of the pitfalls of the relevant securities laws. Breaking securities laws, even unwittingly, can have serious consequences for a company, and l...

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