02/19/2025
On January 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order” or “EO”). This Executive Order significantly …
12/30/2024
By Peter Moldave and Zane Fernandez
In a continuing series of judicial actions, on December 26, 2024, a merits panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order (the …
02/12/2025
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Venture Capital
Securing venture capital is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand. Venture capitalists (VCs) provide essential funding in exchange for equity …
01/06/2025
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Angel Investors
Securing funding is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand their operations. Angel investors can be a valuable source of funds, …
07/12/2023
Hey, everybody, I’m Brett Reed. I’m the executive vice president of Partnerships at Mirah, a Boston based behavioral health technology company that helps behavioral health clinicians improve outcomes.
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09/17/2024
I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs. The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle …
08/28/2024
Patents can be used to protect your innovations. There are different types of patents that can be obtained through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In particular, utility patents …
08/01/2024
By Casey Phillips
There are many reasons an organization may consider implementing a code of conduct in the workplace. Some companies are subject to regulations that make it a requirement, but …
08/07/2024
Alex Sappok – CEO, Raysecur
Tell Us About Your Journey
My journey actually starts growing up in an immigrant family. Both my parents moved to the US from Germany to a country …
05/23/2024
By Michael Brier
Limited liability companies have become an increasingly common form of business organization, primarily because of ease of management.
They are also easy to form: most states do not …
05/14/2024
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and ever-evolving cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data, and responding effectively to cyberattacks have become critical priorities for businesses of all sizes. Gesmer …
05/08/2024
By Peter Moldave
For founders embarking on their new journey, navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task. Having the right legal counsel can make a significant difference in the …
04/06/2024
Tell Us About Your Journey
My journey, let’s see, I grew up with two brothers and my father was in the high-tech business, had a successful company. I’ve always been …
02/13/2024
By Matthew E. Connors
Protection of trademark rights in the United States is only given to those products and services that are considered legal at the federal or state level. While …
08/28/2024
For companies with employees in California, it has long been accepted practice that noncompeteprovisions in employment agreements are unenforceable. California courts have ruled that suchprovisions are invalid under California’s general …
