/legal-foundations-for-startups-navigating-the-early-stages
On June 3, 2025, Partner R.J. Kornhaas will present “Legal Foundations for Startups: Navigating the Early Stages.” This interactive workshop will discuss business formation and structure: understanding the pros and cons of different legal entities, and will provide essential legal insights to help navigate growing a business. To learn more, click here.
/key-considerations-for-expanding-your-business-into-the-united-states
On May 27, 2025, Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli will participate in a panel at the Queens Chamber of Commerce titled “Key Considerations for Expanding Your Business into the United States.” Alongside industry experts from Santander Bank, Prudential, and CLA, Giuseppe will discuss the financial, legal, and operational factors for international businesses looking to expand. From navigating […]
/scaling-smart-capital-tax-legal-and-hr-for-startups
On June 4, Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli will join a panel at New York Tech Week: “Scaling Smart: Capital, Tax, Legal, and HR for Startups”. Alongside a group of seasoned advisors from CLA, TriNet, Capvia, and SOSA, Giuseppe will dig into the strategic calls that can define (or derail) startup growth. From structuring capital to managing legal, […]
/partner-giuseppe-scaravilli-featured-in-the-vertical-article-on-fintech-startups
On April 16, 2025, Corporate Partner Giuseppe Scaravilli was featured in The Vertical‘s article titled “Canadian Fintech Is Feeling the ‘Stay Home’ Mood.” Giuseppe shares his insights on the uncertainty of our current trade market and how it’s affecting Canadian founders and startups. To read the article, click here.
/reporting-monetary-donations-on-nih-funding-aplications
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) published the report Most Institutions That Received NIH Funding Did Not Fully Understand When They Must Report Monetary Donations (OEI-03-22-00570). The Report examines whether recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards understand their responsibility to report monetary donations and whether the guidance […]
/partner-giuseppe-scaravilli-presented-legal-workshop-to-canadian-fintech-startups-at-sosa
On March 12, Partner Guiseppe Scaravilli presented the legal workshop “Navigating the US Legal Landscape: An Initial Guide for International Startups” to a cohort of Canadian fintech startups at SOSA’s New York offices, sharing practical insights on navigating the US legal landscape. The discussion covered key considerations around entity formation, corporate structure, commercial contracts, capital […]
/the-role-of-legal-counsel-in-private-investments-with-r-j-kornhaas
On this episode, hosts Erin Nicholls and Michael Clear welcome corporate Partner R.J. Kornhaas to discuss the intricacies of investing in privately held businesses and business succession planning. They delve into essential considerations, such as the types of investments—including convertible notes and preferred stock—and emphasize the importance of having legal counsel review documents to safeguard investor interests. Whether you’re an advisor, […]
/partners-giuseppe-scaravilli-and-kate-cassidy-present-legal-workshop-to-sosa-accelerator-program
On November 4, 2024, Partners Giuseppe Scaravilli and Kate Cassidy presented a legal workshop titled, “Navigating the US Legal Landscape: An Initial Guide for International Startups” to a Spanish cybersecurity cohort at SOSA’s New York offices. Giuseppe and Kate discussed corporate structure and entity formation, business contracts, capital raising strategies, intellectual property and other legal […]