A Checklist of key legal problems that commonly arise in startup businesses and tips for how to prevent or handle them. This Checklist addresses issues including corporate formation, intellectual property (IP) acquisition and protection, securities laws compliance, labor and employment, executive compensation, social media, privacy and data security, and supplier and customer relationships. This Checklist identifies common legal missteps that can delay or complicate business operations, or negatively impact the founders’ ability to realize an appropriate return on their investment.