An Investor Sent Me a Term Sheet. Do I Need a Lawyer?
Do I need a lawyer for a term sheet? If an investor just emailed you one and you’re quietly Googling […]
How to Legally Redact a PDF: A Step-by-Step Guide (Using VelaPDF)
Introduction Knowing how to redact a PDF properly is no longer a nice-to-have skill for anyone who handles contracts, court
The Anatomy of a Bulletproof Founders Agreement
Introduction A founder’s agreement is, statistically, one of the highest-leverage documents you will ever sign — and one of the
Can AI Draft a Contract? An Honest Lawyer’s Take
Introduction Can AI draft a contract well enough to actually sign? After 17 years of drafting NDAs, founder agreements, and
From Lawyer to Founder: The Unfair Advantage Nobody Warns You About
Introduction Making the jump from lawyer to founder is not the leap most people imagine. In my case, there wasn’t
Term Sheet Basics for First-Time Founders
A term sheet is usually the first genuinely high-stakes document a founder ever negotiates, and most first-time founders make the
Founder Agreement vs Shareholders’ Agreement – What’s the Difference?
The Founder Agreement vs Shareholders’ Agreement question comes up almost every time a startup raises its first round of institutional
Company Winding Up – Legal Steps for Closing a Startup in India
Company winding up is the step most founders postpone for as long as possible, right up until the moment postponing
Copyright vs. “Fair Use” in the Digital Age: What Every Publisher Needs to Know
Running Malik Times has taught me something most legal explainers about fair use in India never quite capture: the gap
Breach of Contract in India – Remedies Available to You
A breach of contract doesn’t automatically mean you’re entitled to whatever compensation feels fair — Indian law is considerably more