Startups are in the early stages of operating their businesses and have a unique set of legal needs. Canvas Legal offers legal services to meet these early business needs, which often include the following areas:
Employment Law:
- Onboarding employees
- Compliance with state and federal law, such as the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Employment agreements
- Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, which protect your business interests from unfair competition
- Employee handbooks and policies
- Social media and internet use policies
- Document retention policies
Governance:
- Operating agreements and bylaws, which are the rules that govern your company
- Partnership agreements, which are the rules that govern your relationships with your partners
Regulatory:
- Licensing and permitting for industries that are subject to federal, state, or local licensing requirements
- Zoning, including ensuring that you are complying with zoning laws and changing zoning where needed
- Tax registration with the state and federal government
Intellectual Property:
- State or federal trademarks registration, whichever is best suited for your purpose
- Copyright registration
- Trade secrets, including ensuring that you are protecting your trade secrets and preventing others from stealing them
Contracts and Other General Business Matters:
- Real estate leases to make sure you are getting a fair deal
- Supplier/vendor contracts
- Independent contractor agreements
- Client agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements, which protect your confidential information, trade secrets, and private data
- Master Services Agreements
- Private-Labeling Agreements