How can I sue an Anonymous posting about me that is defaming?

You can file a John Doe lawsuit against the unknown person defaming you. That will give you the ability to send a subpoena to the website,...

How does a startup issue shares (and/or a note) for additional money it receives from one of its founders?

This isn't a question that you can get easily answered on a forum like Avvo, and it isn't a project you can hack or try to do yourself. You need an...

What is the most cost efficient way to get term sheets for venture capital investment reviewed by lawyers?

It's best if you already have a lawyer lined up to advise you. That way you will know which investors you should be talking to (accredited) and...

How many shares for a scientist who helped us build our product through his past work and answers to our questions?

I work primarily with startups, and 15% is much too high. 1-2% is more typical for an advisor.

I need someone who specializes in Fashion Law

As someone who works primarily with startups, I would say that if you are seeking help with venture capital investments, you probably need a...

If I rent my store to a corporation, and then they defunk it to start a new corporation, Is the original lease still binding?

Did they dissolve the original corporation, but intend to continue to occupy the space as a new entity? I would recommend hiring a real estate...

I am a startup business ,I am trying to give up equity in my company need help to send out chairs to interested investors.

I'm not sure what autocorrect thought should be "chairs!" Issuing equity in your startup can be tricky. You should hire a business attorney...

As a practical matter, and if you are on good terms still with the cofounders, you could try to get them (or the company) to repurchase your stock....

I'm a foreign national setting up an online business (LLC) based in Chicago. Can I get a EIN / registration without an ITIN/SSN?

Someone with an ITIN or SSN needs to make the application.If you are the only responsible party for the LLC, you'll have to apply for an ITIN....

Investment: convertible note with $2M cap vs $2M pre-money valuation

There's really no way to answer that based on the a.mount of information you have provided. The devil is in the details, and you haven't shared...