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You’re…Not Just Talent (Part II): The Protein Bar Case Study

You’re…Not Just Talent (Part II): The Protein Bar Case Study

Unlike a more boutique entertainment firm, which can negotiate a brand deal for you, Cadet Legal can also help you start and build or acquire and build that brand yourself.

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You’re a Corporate Client, Not Just Talent (PART I)

You’re a Corporate Client, Not Just Talent (PART I)

At Cadet Legal, we don't view entertainment clients as "just talent." We view you as a mogul that happens to have a special talent. The difference in our perspective, along with our corporate expertise, make us the best choice for empire builders.

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Pitchbook is Late on Startup M&A

Pitchbook is Late on Startup M&A

A recent article noted the 2024 volume of VC-backed, startup M&A deals with surprise but, Cadet Legal is not surprised at all. For the last year, we have been writing about this phenomenon, advising on it, and closing these kinds of transactions.

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Do Startups Really Have to be C-corps?

Do Startups Really Have to be C-corps?

The VC market has cooled off, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional VC-backed startup model. This shift has led entrepreneurs to reconsider the one-size-fits-all approach to business structures, particularly the preference for C-corporations

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