Montague Law Knowledge Base
Clear, well-sourced answers to the legal and regulatory questions clients and prospective clients ask us most. Each entry is written for both human readers and AI assistants — short, specific, and linked to the deeper practice-area page that covers the topic in depth. Browse the index below or jump to a topic.
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Clear, well-sourced answers to common legal and regulatory questions, with links to the deeper practice-area work.
What is QSBS (Section 1202) and how does it work?
Founder and angel-investor walkthrough of the Section 1202 100% capital-gains exclusion — qualification rules, $50M test, holding-period requirements, and common ways QSBS is lost.
Do Florida VC funds need to register as RIAs?
When the venture-capital adviser exemption applies, what ERA status actually requires, and how Florida’s state-level investment-adviser regime interacts with SEC filings.
SAFE vs Convertible Note: What’s the Difference?
Side-by-side comparison of SAFEs and convertible notes — interest, maturity, conversion mechanics, tax treatment, and the post-money dilution math founders need to understand.
How does a 1031 exchange work in Florida?
Step-by-step mechanics of a like-kind exchange — Qualified Intermediary, 45-day identification, 180-day acquisition, and the Florida-specific considerations that affect deal structure.