Legal Issues Establish a relationship with an attorney experienced in startups Helps to develop business plan Establishes company valuation for investors Provides leads to investors Participates in negotiations Reviews all legal documents Advises on copyright, trademark, employee benefits, personnel policies Creating a Winning E-Business Second Edition Chapter 5Creating a Winning E-Business Second Edition, Chapter 5 6 Legal Issues ▪ Establish a relationship with an attorney experienced in startups – Helps to develop business plan – Establishes company valuation for investors – Provides leads to investors – Participates in negotiations – Reviews all legal documents – Advises on copyright, trademark, employee benefits, personnel policies