Cara Stone, LLP

St. Augustine High School's marching band was kind enough to give us our own private show before the parades! Take a look at their cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" right in front of our office!

When a company is going into the fundraising process, founders must keep a solid report of all the shares issued. Check out our newest video where Mark explains how acquiring investors in the angel and venture capital world translates to issuing shares - now on YouTube! youtube.com/

As you're making stock agreements for your company, you need to understand what counts as issued stock. Get a clear understanding of the process in our newest explainer video - now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/JIM3N5AoHgQ

What's the difference between outstanding and issued stock? 📈 All startup founders should know how stock works in their company. Luckily, Mark's latest explainer video is filled with expert tips to help you on your startup journey.

📺 Watch it now at youtube.com/

The difference between a cap table and stock ledger may seem small, BUT when it comes to raising money, having an accurate stock ledger is crucial for investors.

Find out what a stock ledger is and how it differentiates from a cap table on today's YouTube video - youtube.com/

When forming your company, it's important to understand the difference between voting and non-voting common stock. They may seem similar, but they have distinct characteristics that impact your company's decision-making process.

In our latest explainer video, Mark breaks down the difference between voting and non-voting common stock. Find out how these two types of common stock are used in how these terms are used in venture capital and what it means for your company's ownership structure and governance. Watch it now on YouTube and let us know your thoughts! youtube.com/

As a founder, understanding treasury stock is crucial to managing your company's equity. But, what exactly is treasury stock and how does it impact your cap table? 📈

Find out in our latest explainer video as Mark breaks down the concept of treasury stock. Watch it now on YouTube - https://youtu.be/bzcjf5RIzE8

It's surprisingly common how often people start a company without knowing much about stocks. C-Corp stock is a type of stock issued by a corporation, offering shareholders limited liability protection, ability to issue different classes of stock, and the right to vote in a corporation. Learn more in our newest video at youtube.com/!

It's common for early stage companies to want to issue shares to consultants. However, it's easy for first-time founders to misunderstand how these shares are issued. This can cause confusion down the line and result in high legal fees or even litigation.

Learn about how to issue shares to founders in today's new video!

We're excited to introduce our new series 'Constant Purpose: Small Businesses Changing the World.' Check out the trailer full trailer on YouTube at youtube.com/

Join us on our journey as we go behind the scenes and meet the founders of some of the most innovative and inspiring businesses out there. In this episode, we sit down with Noah Lirette, founder of Bayou Terrebonne Distillers, to hear the true story behind how they craft, barrel, and ship their own whiskey.

Tune in to see how one man's vision transforms his family tradition into a successful business. Subscribe to Cara Stone on YouTube so you don't miss it when it lands on January 20th!

As a founder, it's crucial to understand the difference between Common Stock and Preferred Stock. They may seem similar, but they have distinct characteristics that impact your company's equity distribution. 💼

In our latest explainer video, Mark breaks down how both options are used in the stock market and what it means for your company's cap table. 📈

Don't miss this important video. Watch it now and let us know your thoughts! youtube.com/

Understanding authorized stock is crucial to understanding your cap table. Don't miss our newest explainer where Mark defines authorized stock.

It's important to understand how authorized stock works because it impacts how the company can distribute equity. 📈

Check it out now and let us know what you think! youtube.com/

New explainer video! Are you looking for alternatives to a 409A valuation report?

Check out our new explainer video for more cost-effective options to determine the fair market value of your common stock. These alternatives can be particularly useful for companies in their early stages of development.

💡Plus, it's packed with insights on determining your own valuation.💡Check it out!

IP protection can be expensive for a growing company, BUT, they will only get more costly as the company grows and they could save the company thousands at exit!

📽️ Find out the most important IP protections for early-stage companies in our latest video📽️

📽️ New Video! Understanding 83b Elections related to RSPAs📽️

Founders are often surprised to find that they can be taxed on shares they issue themselves in their own company! At exit, when the value of the shares have increased dramatically, founders may find themselves with a huge tax bill.

Our latest video discusses a tool that can help prevent this -83b Elections! Check out the video to see the questions you should ask to minimize your tax impact at exit!

🎄❄️ From the Cara Stone family to yours, we hope you have a very happy holiday season! We hope it's filled with love, laughter, and lots of cheer!

New Video! Understanding Equity in Stock Related Agreements.

Did you know there is a difference between granting shares and giving equity in your company? Understanding the difference is foundational in proper cap table management and avoiding costly legal mistakes down the road.

Check out the new video for an overview of equity and to understand why it's important for stock related agreements.

In any stock-related agreements for a startup company, you must include representations and warranties of the person getting the stock. This allows you to properly decide what kinds of stock are suitable for each member of your company.

You can learn more in our new explainer video about the representations and warranties that go into a stock agreement. Watch it here on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VWwIyZpmM5k

Something that may slip your mind when starting a business is how to handle vesting agreements. It takes a lot of consideration when it comes to deciding what vesting options are most suitable for each member of your company. What should a good agreement consist of?

In Mark's newest video, you'll learn about negotiating tactics necessary for vesting provisions - along with any red flags that you should look out for. Watch now on YouTube - https://youtu.be/DUVK50IwTQg

Have you thought through these key issues prior to approaching investors? In this video, Mark explains 4 main issues he sees when dealing with startups - and what you need to do to get them in line.

Watch our video on the 4 Key Legal Issues for Startups now on our YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/R8z8FKfzJa8