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How to Navigate Data Privacy, Transparency, and Ethics
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up unprecedented opportunities for tech startups, driving innovation and unlocking new avenues for growth. However, with these opportunities come complex regulatory challenges that, if not addressed, can lead to significant legal and
How Much Do Seed Rounds Cost?
There’s an old adage that you have to have money to make money. It often takes enormous amounts of capital to launch a new business successfully and cross the wide frontier from founding to profiting. While many entrepreneurs prefer to
What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do?
Because the law is such a vast and complex subject, with broad statements of principle and fine points of detail, no individual could master it in their lifetime, let alone in school. Instead, most attorneys have very similar legal educations,
How to Choose a Lawyer for Your Startup
The social and economic changes brought about by the Covid pandemic have launched a new wave of entrepreneurship in America. Last year, a record-breaking 5.5 million new businesses were launched in the United States, the highest number yet. This dramatic
Hedge Fund vs. Private Equity Fund: What’s the Difference?
Hedge funds and private equity funds are both extremely popular investment vehicles, especially among high-net-worth individuals, and both types of funds frequently make the news. That said, many people are not clear on the significant distinctions between private equity and
The FTC’s Noncompete Ban – A Landmark Ruling for Tech Startups
Unleashing Innovation: How the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Levels the Playing Field for Tech Startups In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the competitive landscape, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a monumental blow to the widespread use of
Legal Strategies for Tech Startups: Securing Your Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) has become the lifeblood of any tech startup, or any company for that matter, in today’s digital era. With the days of companies’ assets being tied to tangible products long behind us, IP, now more than ever,
Venture Capital Financing: Legal Insights
For start-up companies, venture capital financing fuels the transition from concept to scalable business. At the heart of venture capital financing lies a shared vision. Investors aim to amplify their portfolios while founders get their company up and running. Underlying
How to Protect a Trademark
A trademark is one of the most valuable pieces of intellectual property a company owns. Trademarks build brand recognition, protect the originality of your products, and strengthen relationships with your customers. Once you have gone through the difficult process of
What is Fractional General Counsel?
Whether an entrepreneur is starting a new venture or an established enterprise is expanding its portfolio, every business needs legal advice from an expert attorney who understands the company and the industry. Even when business practices don’t change, applicable laws
The Top Legal Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them
The Top Legal Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them So, you’ve taken the plunge and started a brand new business. Congratulations! Now what? There’s no denying it’s a massively exciting time, but with that comes a lot of
Understanding the role of a SPAC
Private businesses may decide to go public to raise more money and expand their enterprise. Special purpose acquisition companies assist private companies in New York and elsewhere with going public and acquiring an existing company. SPACs must adhere to the
Explaining the hostile takeover
The world of corporations, both in New York and worldwide, is an ever-changing landscape of companies being born, merging with other entities or being acquired and sometimes dying. These transitions can take many forms; some are complex and challenging. The
High-profile accretive acquisitions
An accretive acquisition adds value to the acquiring company by increasing its earnings per share (EPS) and other measurable factors. This type of acquisition can be beneficial for the acquiring and the acquired companies, as it can help increase the
What type of commercial loans are available?
Purchasing commercial real estate takes a lot of money, usually millions of dollars. Most New York investors need financing to make their purchase possible. Consider these financing option types when seeking a commercial investment loan. Types of common commercial loans
Is it possible to sell the business and the property together?
Selling a business can be challenging, especially when commercial real estate is involved. In New York, it’s common for a company to own the building or property where it operates. This can complicate the sale of the business as it
Mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property issues in New York
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a standard part of business operations in New York, with companies buying or merging with other companies to expand their market reach and increase their profits. But while there are many tangible benefits to M&A
Insight into the buy-side of mergers and acquisitions in New York
When two businesses merge in New York (or one purchases the other), it is the buy-side of the transaction that is responsible for completing the deal. This side of M&A includes the buyers, their financiers and their legal and financial