Are you careful with what you share on social media about your business? A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cautions business owners to learn from Elon Musk. Earlier in the month, he floated the statement on Twitter that he had received funding and was planning to take the
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy,”at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. This hearing will examine privacy policies of top technology and communications firms, review the current state of consumer data privacy, and offer members the opportunity to
Navigating United States data breach laws can get confusing. Each state has its own set of laws, and some are stricter than others. All 50 states have enacted their own set of laws that require private entities or government agencies to notify individuals who have been impacted by security breaches
Although trade secrets have been the neglected step-child of intellectual property (IP), this is slowly but surely changing for some of the following reasons: Legal changes (i.e., Defend Trade Secrets Act in the USA, EU Directive on Trade Secrets, and China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law). Increased trade secret litigation particularly involving
With more power going into the hands of the ones writing the contract, it is more important than ever to make sure your agreements are reviewed thoroughly before signing.
The SEC released an announcement yesterday regarding “exchanges” trading assets that meet the definition of a “security” under the federal securities laws. In particular, if a platform offers the trading of digital assets that are securities and operates as an “exchange,” as defined by the federal securities laws, then the platform must
The State of Wyoming recently introduced and passed bills advantageous for cryptocurrency industries. Have a conversation with our attorney experts on cryptocurrency to find out how you or your company might benefit from these new bills outlined below. Cointelegraph: Wyoming Introduces New Bill To Exempt Crypto From Property Taxation February 16,
Here is why: Small businesses have the benefit of being flexible. Despite not having the advantage of shaping the legislature as that of large businesses
LLC vs Corporation. Legal differences – Three key considerations in choosing a business structure type are the availability of personal liability shield, taxation, and management or control by owners.