Tech companies, particularly those just starting to take off, need to consider a myriad of business and legal issues in their vision for the future. Especially in light of the dot-com bubble burst, startup tech companies need to pay particular concern to how shareholders can best protect their interests — and the interests of the company — if and when a dispute between shareholders arises. A recurring question for tech companies is “What is the best way to avoid preventable disputes and reduce the risk of litigation?”
The Wisdom of Forging a Shareholders' Agreement
Posted by: Scott Au May 30, 2012 05:00 AMTech companies, particularly those just starting to take off, need to consider a myriad of business and legal issues in their vision for the future. Especially in light of the dot-com bubble burst, startup tech companies need to pay particular concern to how shareholders can best protect their interests — and the interests of the company — if and when a dispute between shareholders arises. A recurring question for tech companies is “What is the best way to avoid preventable disputes and reduce the risk of litigation?”