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Key Updates to your Terms for Generative AI Features

May 6, 2024business law, chatgpt, generative ai, legal terms, saas, saas terms, saas. law, software as a service, software law, startup law, terms, terms of useKS Kader

Software as a Service (SaaS) companies are adding Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) features to their offerings. These features come with additional legal risks and requirements, which means updates to Terms, Privacy Policies, and agreements in general are necessary. This post assumes that your SaaS offering has a well laid out Terms, and will give you a high level overview of key updates specifically for Generative AI Features. Continue Reading Key Updates to your Terms for Generative AI Features

Key Legal Considerations for SaaS Companies Eyeing Acquisition

April 11, 2024acquisition, business law, contracts, corporate law, due diligence, entrepreneurship, m&a, saas. law, startup lawKS Kader

For a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, being an attractive acquisition target involves a meticulous legal framework and compliance strategy. Here are key legal aspects a SaaS company should prepare for to enhance its appeal to potential buyers and facilitate a smooth acquisition process: Continue Reading Key Legal Considerations for SaaS Companies Eyeing Acquisition

Due Diligence in SaaS Company Acquisitions

February 15, 2024acquisition, m&a, saas acquisition, saas company, saas. law, startup law, technology lawKS Kader

Most Software as a Service (SaaS) companies have 2 ultimate goals: to become a publicly traded company, or to be acquired by another company. The acquisition process of a SaaS company involves a in-depth process of due diligence to ensure that the investment is sound and the future potential of the acquisition is maximized. This blog post will explore the key components of due diligence in SaaS company acquisitions. Continue Reading Due Diligence in SaaS Company Acquisitions

The Importance of Product Counsel for SaaS Companies

December 26, 2023business law, product counsel, saas attorney, SaaS counsel, saas. law, startup lawKS Kader

Running a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company requires a continuous understanding of laws, regulations, legal precedence, and industry standards – because they’re changing all the time. That’s where a Product Counsel comes in. Continue Reading The Importance of Product Counsel for SaaS Companies

Terms of Service vs. SaaS Agreement vs. End User License Agreement – Which One Do You Need?

December 16, 2023EULA, privacy policy, saas agreement, SaaS Sales, startup law, terms of serviceKS Kader

If you’re running a software business, you need some policies and agreements in place to make sure you are protected. But what exactly do you need to sell your product? Is it a Terms of Service, SaaS Agreement, or a End User License Agreement? This post will give you a high level overview of the difference between these three specific documents. Continue Reading Terms of Service vs. SaaS Agreement vs. End User License Agreement – Which One Do You Need?

Government Contracting for SaaS Companies

August 29, 2023govcon, government contracting, saas contracts, startup law, tech companies, technology lawKS Kader

The federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the United States. This includes software development services, and software solutions that can be utilized by government entities. If you’re a Software as a Service company and new to the government contracting (GovCon) space, this article will give you a high level overview. Continue Reading Government Contracting for SaaS Companies

Handling the Personal Data of People in Other Countries

May 15, 2023business law, ccpa, corporate law, data privacy compliance, entrepreneurship, startup law, startup legal, startupsKS Kader

If your software-as-a-service business handles the personal data of people in countries, you should get familiar with data privacy laws across the world – because you’re likely bound to them and your customers will require that you comply accordingly. If you violate the laws, you may be liable for hefty fines (or worse).

This goes for the personal data of people in the European Union, United Kingdom, Brazil, Israel, Argentina, Russia, or countless other countries. So – what steps do you take to make sure you are compliant? Continue Reading Handling the Personal Data of People in Other Countries

The Anatomy of an Enterprise SaaS Sales Agreement (MSA)

April 13, 2023saas, saas contracts, sales contract, startup agreements, startup contracts, startup law, startupsKS Kader

If you’re selling a Software as a Service (SaaS) product to Enterprise companies, your customers will demand a strong Enterprise SaaS Sales Agreement. Sometimes they’ll sign yours, but more often than not – you’ll have to sign theirs. This may lead to some back and forth, and lots of redlines. Yay, legal! There are hundreds of templates available online, but you should know what the terms mean – and have these agreements edited to meet your specific needs. Here is a high level overview of what goes into an Enterprise SaaS Sales Agreement: Continue Reading The Anatomy of an Enterprise SaaS Sales Agreement (MSA)

Must-Do’s For Companies Ready to Level Up

April 9, 2023contracts, corporate law, equity, incorporation, intellectual property, policies, privacy policies, startup equity, startup lawKS Kader

When you start a technology business, money may be tight, and you may have cut a few corners without a proper ‘legal’ budget because the focus is on development. This is a fairly common practice – but when you are ready to level up and sell to Enterprise companies, explore funding opportunities, or discussing acquisition – there are a few things you must put priority on. This article will give you a high level overview of Must-Do’s for Companies Ready to Level Up. Continue Reading Must-Do’s For Companies Ready to Level Up

The Anatomy of an API License Agreement

December 18, 2020api, saas, saas contracts, software as a service, startup law, startupsKS Kader

Entire businesses are now built off of API integrations. There are some specific nuances that should be contractually identified – this post will give you a high level overview of an API License Agreement. Continue Reading The Anatomy of an API License Agreement

6 Things Your Customers will Negotiate in Your Software Sales Agreement

September 8, 2020business law, contract law, saas, saas agreement, software, software agreement, software law, software license agreement, startup lawKS Kader

If you’re selling software to larger organizations, chances are the legal department needs to get involved to negotiate some specific provisions in your software license or SaaS agreement (depending on what kind of software you sell). The key here is to make sure you are protected, while still coming to an amicable agreement with your customer. This post will give you a high level overview of 6 key provisions that your customers are likely to negotiate with you on. Continue Reading 6 Things Your Customers will Negotiate in Your Software Sales Agreement

The Anatomy of an Employment Agreement Package

May 11, 2020business law, employment agreement, employment law, legal, startup law, startup legal, startupsKS Kader

An Employment Agreement Package are the documents executed between your company and a new employee. Making sure this package has all the necessary documents and provisions following relevant state and local employment regulations, as well as keeping your best interests in mind is important to make sure you are protected. This post will give you a high level overview of what goes into an Employment Agreement Package for a non-executive member of your team. Continue Reading The Anatomy of an Employment Agreement Package

The CARES Act for Startups and Small Businesses

April 3, 2020cares, cares act, sba, small business administration, startup law, stimulusKS Kader

On March 27, 2020 – reacting to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Title 1 of the CARES Act is aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. This post will give you a high level overview of the CARES Act for Startups and Small Businesses. Continue Reading The CARES Act for Startups and Small Businesses

High Level Overview of Corporate Subsidiaries

February 19, 2020business law, corporate law, corporate subsidiaries, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, startup law, subsidiariesKS Kader

Many of the companies you interact with every day either own, or are, subsidiaries of another company. For example, Alphabet Inc. is the parent company, and Google is a subsidiary. This post will give you a high level overview of corporate subsidiaries. Continue Reading High Level Overview of Corporate Subsidiaries

Growing your Business: HR and Employment Regulations and Policies

February 4, 2020employees, hr policies, policies and procedures, regulations, startup, startup law, vcKS Kader

You’ve raised funding, and you’re off to the races. Your company is growing quickly, and you’re steadily hiring more full-time employees. This post will give you a high level overview of what internal policies you should have, and what federal and local laws you must follow when hiring full time employees. Continue Reading Growing your Business: HR and Employment Regulations and Policies

The Anatomy of a Privacy Policy

December 21, 2019ccpa, data privacy, online policies, privacy compliance, privacy policy, saas, saas business, saas policies, startup lawKS Kader

If you’re a business that collects data – you should absolutely have a strong Privacy Policy too. This post will give you a high level overview of important provisions of your Website Privacy Policy. Continue Reading The Anatomy of a Privacy Policy

Corporate Governance for Startups

September 24, 2019board of directors, corporate law, startup corporate governance, startup lawKS Kader

If your startup is a C Corporation – you should familiarize yourself with Corporate Governance. This post will give you a high level overview of what you need to know and do. Continue Reading Corporate Governance for Startups

Public Benefit Corporations: 5 Things You Need to Know

September 11, 2019benefit corporation, corporate law, corporations, pbc, startup, startup company, startup lawKS Kader

Public Benefit Corporations (PBC) are becoming more and more common. But what are they? Are they non-profits? Are they corporations? The answer is – they’re a bit of both. This post will give you a high level overview of 5 things you need to know about PBC’s. Continue Reading Public Benefit Corporations: 5 Things You Need to Know

Money Talks: Venture Capital Fundraising vs. Bootstrapping

August 22, 2019bootstrapped startup, bootstrapping, fundraising, startup law, vc funds, vc law, venture capital, venture capital lawKS Kader

Starting and running a company is not easy or cheap. You have options for funding – the most common of which are Venture Capital (VC) Fundraising or Bootstrapping (bankrolling yourself). Both have their pro’s, con’s, payouts, and drawbacks – and this post is here to give you a high level overview of what to think about when making the decision. Continue Reading Money Talks: Venture Capital Fundraising vs. Bootstrapping