While I shy away from posting PowerPoint outlines on this blog, the materials from two talks that my partner Sean Gilligan recently gave to attorneys in our firm are sufficiently comprehensive as to be an exception. Both outlines are on scribd.com, and are embedded below:

Issues Facing Officers and Directors in Financially Troubled Companies

Key Issues for Corporations Facing Downsizing, Insolvency or Liquidation

My partner Sarah Richmond has published an article in the December 12, 2008 issue of Mass High Tech titled Startup Founders: Success Requires Risk and Sacrifice -

In this time of economic uncertainty, what can a founder of a startup do to increase his chances of attracting an outside investment and maximize the likelihood of his ultimate financial success? The answer may be counterintuitive: founders should not try to “hedge” their commitment to their new business in an effort to minimize downside risk. Without the founders taking on some risk, making sacrifices and giving an unfettered commitment to their startup, they will have a much harder time attracting investors and achieving their ultimate goals. Continue reading ….