Foundation Law Group

Founding Partners:

Armen Martin and Terry Quan

CEO:

Armen Martin

Number of Partners:

17

Number of Attorneys:

20

Foundation Law Group LLP (FLG) was founded by Armen Martin and Terry Quan in 2013 with the aim of providing clients with a better way to access expert, affordable, and practical legal services.

In the 12 years since, FLG has expanded their boutique practice into a closely-knit team of nearly 20 lawyers across various areas of expertise and regions. FLG works with clients across industries, with a particular focus on digital media, technology, entertainment, consumer packaged goods, and white-collar crime. The firm takes great pride in earning the deep trust of each of their client partners, which is reflected in their track record of long-standing business relationships.

Their business model empowers business leaders by providing direct senior partner level expertise and hands-on service with the counsel and assets needed to confidently navigate their most critical business challenges and opportunities.

Startups

·Seed and follow on venture financing

·Venture debt financings

Mergers and Acquisitions

·Complete transaction support for a range of M&A deals

·Due diligence and deal support for large, complex transactions

Formation

·Entity selection

·Founder stock purchase agreements

·Buy-sell agreements

Securities

·Public equity offerings and compliance

·Federal and state securities compliance

·Crowdfunding and public solicitation under Rule 506(c)

·Private placements

Corporate Governance

·Attending board meetings and drafting minutes

· Shareholder meetings

·Preparing and managing stock incentive plans

CORPORATE OPERATIONS

Real Estate

·Commercial leases

Vendor and Services Agreements

Independent Contractor and Consulting Agreements

·Terms of Use

·Privacy Policy

COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS (DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL)

Distribution and sale of goods and services

Supply chain transactions

Manufacturing and quality assurance agreements

Marketing Advertisement Agency Agreements

Reseller, Referral, and Representative Agreement

Hardware and System Development Agreements

Supply Agreements

3PL – Third Party Logistics Service Agreements

Revenue Share Agreements

DIGITAL MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT

Video games (Console, Online, Mobile, Social, Apps)

·Game development agreements

·Technology licensing agreements

·In-bound and outbound game licensing and distribution

·Digital distribution

Film, Television and New Media

·In-bound and outbound licensing and distribution of film and

television product (home entertainment, linear and on-demand

(digital) rights)

·Production

·Promoter and Influencer Agreements

·Product Licensing Agreements

Linear Programming Channels

·Channel carriage agreements

Software

·Software development agreements

·Software licensing

·SaaS–Software Subscription Agreements

·PaaS–Platform Subscription Agreements

·API Licensing Agreements

Website and interactive applications terms of service/use and privacy policies

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Advice and counsel regarding employee issues

·Employee discipline

·Hiring including background checks and investigations

·Termination

·Investigation of workplace incidents and complaints

Employment Litigation

·Discrimination

·Harassment

·Whistleblower

·Wrongful termination

·Wage and hour

·Trade secret and non-compete

Preparation of Employment Related Documents

·Job applications

·Offer letters

·Employment agreements

·Consulting agreements

·Employee Handbooks and policies

·Separation agreements

·Required new hire and termination paperwork

Reductions in Force

·Design of selection criteria

·Analysis of results for potential discriminatory impact

·Assistance with Implementation of reduction in force

Training

·Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination

·Workplace safety

·Conflict resolution

Trade secret protection

·Proprietary rights and confidentiality agreements

·Implementation of policies and procedures to protect trade secret information

·Investigation of potential breaches

·Cease and desist letters

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Patents

·Patent searches and opinions

·Patent prosecution

·Patent licensing

Trademarks

·Trademark searches and opinions

·Trademark registration

·Trademark licensing

Copyrights

·Copyright registrations

·Copyright licensing

LITIGATION

Business disputes

Employment disputes including class actions

Contract and fraud claims

Insurance claims

Intellectual property litigation

Partnership and shareholder disputes

Commercial (sale of goods) disputes

Franchise litigation

Real estate litigation

AAA arbitration and mediation

International arbitration

Unfair competition

Trade Secrets Litigation

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONAL MATTERS

Commercial Leasing (office, industrial, retail, laboratory)

Purchase and Sale

Real Estate Partnerships and Joint Ventures

Capital Raising (equity and debt)

Entity Formations: Set Up and Strategic Consultation

Development, Construction, Management, Design Professional Agreements

Real Estate Matters as part of M&A transactions

WHITE COLLAR CRIME

· Regulatory and Grand Jury investigations by the SEC, DOJ, CFTC, FTC and other federal and state agencies

· Civil and criminal regulatory litigation, trials, and appeals

· Internal investigations regarding securities compliance and whistleblower allegations of wrongdoing

· Litigation relating to business disputes including allegations of fraud and similar misconduct

· SEC compliance