[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid"][vc_column_text]Stubbs Alderton & Markiles client BillGO, a B2B payment engine, has announced its acquisition of Prism, an award-winning app that has already paid $1B in bills on behalf of its customers. This will yield a considerable boost to BillGO’s real-time payments (RTP) biller network. BillGO will leverage Prism’s existing network of over 11,000 billers for its customers, widening their already significant lead in the bill payments industry – providing the most advanced eBills (statements) and bill presentment platform.

To read the full press release visit here.

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles’ attorneys acting as counsel BillGO in this deal were John McIlvery and Jonathan Friedman.

About 
BillGO constantly creates and innovates past what exists. That drive powers the BillGO team to relentlessly advance payment systems to accelerate speed, efficiency, and security. BillGO provides a simple integration into any existing system that gives payment providers access to a faster, proven bill payments engine. Learn more: https://www.billgo.com/

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Los Angeles, CA - May 13, 2016 Stubbs Alderton & Markiles announces that it represented its client D-Software, d/b/a Zephyr, one of the software industry’s fastest-growing providers of real-time, on-demand enterprise test management solutions, in an investment deal of  $31M from Frontier Capital.

Based in Newark, Calif., in the epicenter of the software industry, Zephyr provides more than 8,500 customers in over 100 countries with innovative applications, seamless integrations and unparalleled, real-time visibility into the quality and status of their software development projects. With additional operations in London and Bangalore, the company has more than doubled its customer base in the past 12 months by helping companies like LG Electronics, Adobe, HSBC, Honda, Oracle, Citibank, Amex, GE, Starz and Hyundai drive down costs and bring higher quality software to market faster.

The $31 million investment from Frontier Capital will be used to fund key growth initiatives for the company like enhancing the product portfolio and scaling sales and marketing capabilities, according to Zephyr founder and CEO Samir Shah.

“Partnering with Frontier Capital will help us realize our potential by investing in the critical business functions that will fuel our growth,” said Shah. “Their business acumen and experience helping similar next-stage growth companies achieve their goals will be just as, if not more, valuable to us than the money they have invested. We are excited to have Frontier on board as an engaged partner and look forward to working with them to build a market leader.”

SAM Partner Scott Alderton has represented D-Software, d/b/a Zephyr, since its inception and Stubbs Alderton as a whole is very proud of their success.  SAM Partners that led this deal include Scott Galer, and Scott Alderton

To read the full Zephyr press release, click here.

About Frontier Capital

Frontier Capital is a Charlotte-based growth equity firm focused exclusively on software and technology-enabled business services companies. Founded in 1999, Frontier partners with management teams that can benefit from capital to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions or generate shareholder liquidity. The firm makes minority and majority equity investments in high growth companies and has built an excellent track record of delivering returns to both investors and management partners. For more information, please visit frontiercapital.com.

About Zephyr

Zephyr is a leading provider of on-demand enterprise test management solutions, offering innovative applications, seamless integrations and unparalleled, real-time visibility into the quality and status of software projects. Zephyr products are the fastest-growing agile test management products in the world, with more than 8,500 global customers in over 100 countries. Their feature-rich products address today’s dynamic and global needs across a variety of industries including finance, healthcare, media, automotive, IT services and enterprise software. Zephyr is headquartered in Newark, Calif., with offices in Europe and India. For more information, please visit www.getzephyr.com.

About Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is a business law firm with robust corporate, public securities, mergers and acquisitions, entertainment, intellectual property, brand protection and business litigation practice groups focusing on the representation of, among others, venture backed emerging growth companies, middle market public companies, large technology companies, entertainment and digital media companies, investors, venture capital funds, investment bankers and underwriters. The firm’s clients represent the full spectrum of Southern California business with a concentration in the technology, entertainment, videogame, apparel and medical device sectors. Our mission is to provide technically excellent legal services in a consistent, highly-responsive and service-oriented manner with an entrepreneurial and practical business perspective. These principles are the hallmarks of our Firm. For more information, please visit www.stubbsalderton.com.

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July 13th, 2015
SAM Wire
Business Law Breakdown - Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law Prohibit Fee-Shifting and Endorse Forum Selection Clauses

On June 24, 2015, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed several important amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "DGCL") into law. The amendments, which will become effective on August 1, 2015, prohibit "fee-shifting" provisions and endorse forum selection provisions, among other changes.

 

To view the full article, click  here. 

 SAM Preccelerator Program Spotlight

 

Simplifeye enables doctors to see more patients, in less time. Patients will appreciate the increased attention from their doctor.

 

Office Productivity

Simplifeye puts office efficiency first with built in tools like office triaging and live patient flow views.

 

Quick Medical History View

Doctors are able to view the important parts of the medical history just by asking Simplifeye.

 

Cross-Platform Compatible
Simplifeye integrates with existing electronic health records so they no longer invade the patient doctor relationship and creates a standardized interface across multiple platforms. 

Apple Watch

Integration with the Apple Watch allows Simplifeye to be a completely hands free solution allowing doctors to make cross-contamination, when handling records, a thought of the past.

 

Previously featured in the LA Business Journal for their cutting-edge technology. To view the article click here. To view their full website and to learn more, visit www.simplifeye.co 

As the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released new generic top-level domains (gTLDS), clients concerned about protecting their trademarks and famous names need to review their positions with respect to "defensive" domain name registrations.


To read the full article, click here.

SAM Client Iris.tv Raises $5.3 Million to Deliver Video Recommendations

SAM client Iris.tv has raised $5.3 million in Series A funding for technology that makes personalized video recommendations to viewers who watch short clips online.  The startup's customers are lifestyle, entertainment, sports and news organizations that own and publish a lot of short videos online, and who want to drive audiences to watch more videos through their own apps or websites rather than on YouTube or Facebook. 

 
To read the full article, click here.
SAM Preccelerator Program Companies Showcase at TechDay LA 2015

Several Preccelerator Program companies showcased their businesses at the first annual LA TechDay LA at the California Market Center on Thursday, June 18th.  Companies included RallyVerde CircleTeam(You), and SAM joint ventureFlashFunders.

 

To read the full article, click here

Alex Lidow, CEO of SAM Client Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has been featured in articles published in the Wall Street Journal (6/22/2015) and Los Angeles Business Journal (6/21/2015) The LABJ articles outlines their release of a more efficient product that could upend the $30 billion power conversion market dominated by International Rectifier, his former company.

 

To read the full article, click here.
Issue: 12

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Preccelerator Program Social Media Marketing - July 28th, 2015
 
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Corporate & Business Matters

Trademark and Copyright Practice

Business Litigation

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Venture Capital & Emerging Growth 

Intellectual Property

Internet, New Media & Entertainment

Interactive Entertainment
& Video Games

Tax & Estate Planning 

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June 8th, 2015
SAM Wire

Business Law Breakdown - Five Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Your Startup, and Five Things to Look For When You Do

Nick Feldman's practice focuses on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, private equity transactions and general corporate matters for both public and private clients, focusing on middle-market and emerging growth companies. In addition, Nick counsels companies in connection with entity formation, corporate governance, federal and state securities laws and compliance, joint ventures, employee incentive plans, executive employment agreements and other executive compensation matters.  Nick also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Marymount University, where he lectures on media law topics.

To view the full article, click here.

 SAM Preccelerator Program Spotlight

Swggr, the fashion love child of Instagram and Pinterest, is the first app designed to empower Millennial's by providing a platform to directly style and share purchasable looks with friends all while getting rewarded! When users share styles from their virtual closet, they rack up points redeemable for discounts and exclusives from their favorite brands and retailers. They're a company made up of industry leading brand executives, developers, celebrity stylists, and dreamers who have come together to create a product that aims to make sure an entire generation can finally have a platform to fully express their style and get something in return. Swggr had a very successful public beta and is preparing for an exciting new release and the official launch of Swggr very soon. Visit www.swggr.net 

 

Congratulations to SAM Joint Venture FlashFunders for their being listed in Entrepreneur's Brilliant 100 Companies to Watch list!

 

To read the full article, click here. 

SAM Client The Mighty Announces Closing of Their Seed Financing 

SAM Client, The Mighty, a content site based in Los Angeles designed for "a community of people who are thrown a curveball" has announced its $2.5 million seed round led by Upfront Ventures.
To read the full article, click here.

SAM Client HelloTech Launches In-home Tech Support and Tech Sales in LA

HelloTech, an on demand in-home tech support and technology sales service delivered by a vetted and trained college student workforce, has launched its service in Los Angeles
 
To read the full article, click here. 

SAM Preccelerator Program Company CardBlanc Featured as Finalist in IDEO and MasterCard Challenge

We are very proud to announce that our Preccelerator Program company CardBlanc is being featured as a finalist for the IDEO and MasterCard challenge: "How might we use the power of communities to financially empower those who need it most?"
To read the full article, clickhere.

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Attorneys Represent Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation in its Sale to Microsemi Corporation

Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP announces that it represented client Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: VTSS) in its successful sale to Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC).  Microsemi acquired Vitesse through a cash tender offer and follow-on merger at a price of $5.28 per share, for a total transaction value of approximately $389 million.  SAM Attorneys John McIlveryJonathan Friedman and Daniel Kim represented Vitesse in this transaction that closed at the end of April.

To read the full article, click here.

 

Equity Crowdfunding Platform FlashFunders Is Automating Securities Law For Seed-Stage Rounds

 

SAM joint venture FlashFunders, an equity crowdfunding platform, is announcing a new program that automates the process for entrepreneurs, making it entirely free to raise an or invest in a seed round.

To read the full Tech Crunch article, click here.

 

Issue: 11

In This Issue

Upcoming Events 
VC Roundtable-

June 9th, 2015

Silicon Beach Provisors-
June 12th, 2015
Silicon Beach Fest-
June 24th,2015- June 27th, 2015
 
 
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Corporate & Business Matters

Trademark and Copyright Practice

 

Business Litigation

Public Security Practice 
 

Mergers  & Acquisitions

Venture Capital & Emerging Growth 

Intellectual Property

Internet, New Media & Entertainment

Interactive Entertainment
& Video Games

Tax & Estate Planning

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In a perfect world, a business lawyer isn’t the person you run to when things go sideways—it’s the trusted advisor you consult regularly to anticipate challenges and put you in the best position to succeed. While it may seem like a luxury for some startups, there are several important factors to consider that make hiring a lawyer earlier than later a smart decision.

 Five Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Your Startup

Guidance

At the incorporation stage, the value of a lawyer has as much to do with helping you figure out what you need as it does with preparing documents. When it comes to what kind of entity to form, how to structure and distribute equity, or the best strategy to protect your intellectual property, a good lawyer will help guide you toward where you need to be—and then get you there.

 Ownership

 When people embark on a business venture together, it’s best to establish everyone’s rights and expectations at the outset in case there are disagreements down the road. It’s a lot easier to resolve a conflict before it arises, and you’d never imagine anything could break the bond between you and your co-founders… until it does.

 Intellectual Property

Intellectual property can be one of the biggest assets—and, if not protected, liabilities—of a startup company. Whether it means preparing nondisclosure agreements to protect trade secrets, drafting license agreements, defending trademarks, copyrights, or patents, or avoiding infringement of all of the above, a good lawyer will keep you protected.

 Taxes

It probably goes without saying that you don’t want to violate tax laws or incur unnecessary tax liability, and that you want pay the taxes you owe so as to avoid penalties. Tax laws can be complex, and a good lawyer will keep you ahead of the curve on tax issues and structure your business accordingly.

 Contracts

Finally, there’s the day-to-day legal that every startup encounters. Airtight vendor agreements, employment and contractor documents, and website terms of service and privacy policies are all invaluable for startups to get right—the first time.

Five Things to Look For When You Do

 Expertise

First and foremost, you want someone that is skilled and experienced with the types of legal issues you will face. This includes both the underlying business issues and the challenges specific to your industry—an attorney with knowledge relevant to your business is best positioned to become the advisor you need.

For many startups across the board, it’s extremely advantageous to hire an attorney (and law firm) with experience in both formation and financing. An attorney who regularly helps companies get “up and running” but is also frequently involved in seed-stage and venture capital financing will be able to give you better advice, and better facilitate accomplishing your goals.

 Fit

It’s also important that your lawyer (and his or her firm) is a good fit for your company. This means someone that you get along with and enjoy working with, but also someone who “gets” your business and industry and has the resources at their firm to serve all your potential needs. If a lawyer doesn’t speak the language of your business or understand the world in which you’re operating, it’s harder for him or her to adequately represent you.

 Responsiveness

It should go without saying that you want a lawyer who responds to your calls and emails in a timely manner. What’s equally important is how they respond. A good lawyer shouldn’t just tell you “no.” They respond to a problem with the right questions and a new suggestion of how to get what you want: “This is what you can do.”

 Connections

 You might be thinking about your lawyer in terms of connections or cache, and you wouldn’t be alone in that thought. While the expertise, fit, and responsiveness of an attorney should take precedence, the ability of your lawyer to introduce you to investors or potential partners—as well as their guidance in how to do so and the credibility they lend—is simply part of the value proposition.

 Fees

 Let’s be honest: one of the biggest considerations in hiring a lawyer is the bottom line. The lawyers most start-ups deal with typically bill by the hour, and the hourly billing rate may vary widely between junior and senior lawyers. Depending on the complexity of your issue, the lawyer may be able to offer a flat fee arrangement to offer you some predictability, or at least offer an estimate of the amount of time it will take to complete the task at hand.

 If you make the time and effort to find the right attorney and firm, you can get quality representation at a fair price. In the long run, hiring a lawyer for your startup is worth it—in time and money saved, and stress avoided, by starting down the best path in the beginning.

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Nick Feldman's practice focuses on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, private equity transactions and general corporate matters for both public and private clients, focusing on middle-market and emerging growth companies. In addition, Nick counsels companies in connection with entity formation, corporate governance, federal and state securities laws and compliance, joint ventures, employee incentive plans, executive employment agreements and other executive compensation matters.  Nick also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Marymount University, where he lectures on media law topics.

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For more information about services for your legal needs, contact Nick Feldman at or (818) 444-4541.

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