What does the JOBS Act mean for your business (or, as applicable, business idea)? That's the question motivating this article; the article looks at five of the major changes made by the JOBS Act, details the status quo which was altered and...
This article reviews a recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) which aimed to strengthen consumer privacy on the internet. The FTC's report, according to the article, provided three guidelines for maintaining strong consumer privacy...
Because internet law has evolved so quickly, many employers are unsure what exactly they can and cannot do with regard to their employees' use of the internet. This article provides answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions by...
A click-wrap agreement is a common type of online agreement where a user clicks to accept a non-negotiable package of terms and conditions. In part because it is so easy for customers to argue that they didn't know the terms to which they were...
Storing data in the cloud can allow small businesses and startups to take advantage of economies of scale created by large companies such as Amazon and Google. However, as this article explains, storing data in the cloud also exposes the same...
There are many reasons why it is advantageous for your business to register copyrights over works created by your business. This article details five of the most fundamental reasons why your business should register copyrights; these reasons...
Startups often motivate key employees with stock compensation, in large part because it allows the employees to have a stake in the growth of the firm. However, LLCs do not have stock; they have membership interests. As such, a company...
In this article, Kaiser Wahab explains the math behind the basic funding options for companies seeking venture capital. He follows a hypothetical software company from incorporation through to the first round of venture financing, and...
Kaiser Wahab notes that a poorly drafted or conceived liquidated damages clause can cause the very uncertainty contracts were designed to address to befall the parties to the contract. In this article, Mr. Wahab provides advice to drafters of...