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Hedge Fund vs. Private Equity Fund: What’s the Difference?
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
The FTC’s Noncompete Ban – A Landmark Ruling for Tech Startups
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
Legal Strategies for Tech Startups: Protect Your IP
Legal Strategies for Tech Startups: Protect Your IP 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
Venture Capital Financing: Legal Insights
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
How to Protect a Trademark
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
What is Fractional General Counsel?
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
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
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
Explaining the hostile takeover
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
High-profile accretive acquisitions
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
What type of commercial loans are available?
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
Is it possible to sell the business and the property together?
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
Mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property issues in New York
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
Insight into the buy-side of mergers and acquisitions in New York
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
Are DBAs and FBNs necessary? Does your company need one?
Are DBAs and FBNs necessary? Does your company need one? There are pros and cons of registering a Doing Business As (DBA) in New York. On the pro side, registering a DBA can help protect your business from legal issues.
What you need to know about selling your New York business
What you need to know about selling your New York business You’ve put a lot of work into building your business, so if you’re thinking about selling it, it’s important to understand the process and what to expect. Business law
What do you need to consider when buying commercial real estate?
What do you need to consider when buying commercial real estate? Commercial real estate law in New York doesn’t offer as many protections as residential real estate. Buyers must read leases carefully and negotiate problematic clauses or walk away from