This article shares information about an ongoing program sponsored by the USPTO about a program targeted towards inventors who qualify as a "small entity." It details some of the forms of assistance provided by this program and highlights other...
This article examines some of the legal and practical considerations which you should bear in mind when deciding whether or not to invest in a family member's business. The article details why such investments can be attractive, but it also...
One thing to consider when planning an offering is what investor qualifications you can live with. In making this decision it’s important to keep in mind that the definition of “accredited investor” is now more limited than it...
The Minority Report was Steven Spielberg’s vision for 2054. We are 42 years ahead of schedule.
Facial Recognition and Facial Detection Technologies are the latest in consumer privacy concerns. On the heels of Intel's latest proposed technology...
How do you get rid of someone with whom you founded a startup? This article points out that this can be not only a very thorny problem but also a necessary issue to tackle head-on for the health of the young business. In that vein, the...
The cost of data breaches is only going to gain velocity and become increasingly more expensive. This article provides an overview of how data breaches occur, the corporate consequences triggered by a data breach and active safeguards...
Why do so many startups impose vesting on shares they issue? More to the point, why should your young company compensate important team members with shares which are subject to vesting? This article answers both questions and highlights...
Accelerators provide a suite of services (and, importantly, capital) to startups in exchange for equity in the nascent enterprise. This article points to a recent Wall Street Journal article questioning the value most accelerators add to...
Can a minor form a corporation? The answer to this question is detailed in this article; as with so much in the law, the answer is "it depends." Specifically, it depends on the state in which a minor is trying to incorporate. The...
This article pulls out the most salient points from an article in the Wall Street Journal which provided advice for the "friends and family" round of financing. The common theme of the tips is to avoid foolish mistakes just because the...