SOS: option pool shuffle diluting founders

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Ok so looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened ngl.

option pool shuffle diluting founders. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Following this thread closely. The amount of practical information here is amazing. Much better than the generic advice I've seen elsewhere.

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The operating agreement is way more important than most people realize. It governs everything from profit distributions to what happens if a member dies or wants out. Don't skip it.

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Something I wish I knew earlier: you don't need an EIN to open a business bank account for a single-member LLC. Your SSN works. But getting an EIN is free and keeps your SSN off more documents.