The Foundry Law Blog

Three questions to resolve before you enter a potential acquisition

One of my favorite parts about being an attorney at Foundry is the firm’s acquisition practice. Whether we are representing the buyer or seller, acquisitions are an exciting, pivotal moment for our clients. However, acquisitions are also stressful for clients: a lot of money is involved and the “what if” and “what about” considerations are […]

Are Non-Solicitation Clauses Enforceable?

A non-solicitation clause is a common provision that employers incorporate into their employment agreements. The clause essentially tries to protect a company’s clients. Under Washington law, non-solicitation provisions are generally enforceable provided that they meet certain conditions. What is a Non-Solicitation Provision? A non-solicitation clause is often used in an employment contract between an employer […]

Hey, Foundry: Authorized Shares & Ownership

Email from a recently formed two founders start up: “Hey, Foundry, when you formed our corporation, I thought we had 10 million authorized shares. Why do we only have 4 million shares each and not 5 million if we are 50-50 owners?” At Foundry, we frequently receive questions like this. To start, it is standard […]