Entries by Helen Lavigne

September Update: Startup events

Welcome to More From Fourscore What new resources do we have for you this month? Take a look at our quick video from Fourscore Attorney Ben Jacob. GrepBeat’s “Startups to Watch” Event Last week we sponsored an event honoring the 10 early-stage startups selected as the fourth class of GrepBeat’s “Startups To Watch” list! It was a fun […]

August Update: Client win stories

Welcome to More From Fourscore What new resources do we have for you this month? Take a look at our quick video from Fourscore Attorney Jesse Jones. We’ve moved into a new home! As Fourscore seeks to raise the bar in our industry and cultivate innovation in our community, we realized the need to have a physical […]

What’s the Best Way to Modify a Statement of Work (SOW)?

By: Maks Ewendt Despite your best efforts to draft a perfect Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) and Statement of Work (“SOW”), business happens and the scope of your SOW may need to be modified to account for those changes.  An “amendment” seems to have become the colloquial one-size fits all nomenclature for adjusting a contract.  While an amendment […]

July Update: Introducing our newest attorney!

Welcome to More From Fourscore What new resources do we have for you this month? Take a look at our quick video from Fourscore Attorney Maks Ewendt. Meet Our New Team Member J.R.! We are excited to introduce you to our newest team member: Joseph “J.R.” Tulloch! He is an expert on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and […]

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Cook’s Mill Whiskey

Jason Queen bought a historic grist mill in 2017 as a 10th wedding anniversary present for his wife Jeanne. It’s located in Alamance County, near the midpoint between their hometowns. The couple enjoys historic preservation, so they planned to renovate the property together and turn it into a place for weekend getaways. After more research, […]

June Update: Understanding 409A Valuations

Welcome to More From Fourscore What new resources do we have for you this month? Take a look at our quick video from Fourscore Attorney Pete Singh. Corporate Transparency Act Update Companies and their owners are now required to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the United States Treasury Department or face severe civil and criminal penalties. Make sure […]

Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (CTA/BOI) Requirements

By: Peter D. Singh Jr. Since January 1, 2024, most companies and their owners have been required to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Companies formed before 2024 have until January 1, 2025 to report, while companies formed in […]

May Update: Client wins & big Federal Trade Commission news

Welcome to More From Fourscore What new resources do we have for you this month? Take a look at our quick video from Fourscore Attorney Ben Jacob. Federal Trade Commission News Non-competes were officially put on notice by the FTC on April 23 when they announced a sweeping ban. The ruling was passed to protect employees who […]

An Introduction to 409A Valuations for Startups

By: Benjamin Jacob In the fast-paced and often chaotic world of startups, understanding the nuances and impact of financial regulation is often mistaken as just another compliance matter to be deferred when, in reality, it is often a critical strategic imperative to address effectively and proactively. One of the most important financial regulations for U.S. startups […]

What Should I State in My Statement of Work?

By: Maks Ewendt You’ve signed a Services Agreement (yay!), either on a Master or individual level, but just when you think the hard work is over, it’s time to fill out that darn Statement of Work (SOW) template that’s been lurking, blankly staring at you from the end of the Agreement.  As discussed previously in What Would […]