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Creating an AI playbook that works in Southeast Asia
Why everyone from founders to investors must have a seat at the table when Southeast Asia drafts its AI regulatory playbook
What angel investors should know before using Y Combinator’s SAFE agreement
SAFE agreements streamline startup funding but risk for angels, needing legal expertise to handle complexities
Rewriting copyright law in the age of “Ghiblification”
ChatGPT’s latest feature to generate Ghibli-style anime images has sparked a flood of online memes while also raising questions about copyright law
Securities Commission of Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox summarised
Malaysia’s new regulatory sandbox will enable more innovative capital market products and services such as tokenised securities
Navigating Malaysia’s regulatory landscape: First quarter 2025 insights for startups
Key regulatory updates impacting Malaysian startups in Q1 2025—essential changes for founders and investors to keep on their radar
Preparing for the unexpected: Succession planning and legal considerations for startup founders
Consult your startup lawyer to ensure succession clauses are properly incorporated and aligned with your startup’s needs
A startup lawyer’s guide to non-standard investment term sheets
While VCs generally adhere to industry norms, we’ve also seen term sheets from investors that may deviate from the standard
8 common questions before establishing a startup in Malaysia: A startup lawyer’s perspective
As a founder, establishing a startup in a new jurisdiction may appear daunting and overwhelming, irrespective of how experienced you are
Understanding priced and unpriced funding rounds for startups
Learn the key differences between priced and unpriced funding rounds and how they impact your startup’s valuation, equity dilution, and fundraising