Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation. Intellectual property laws help protect those ideas and concepts that underpin your startup. A major part of your competitive advantage and attractiveness to investors is how well defined — and well...
In 2020, 59 million Americans considered themselves freelancers; that’s 36% of the U.S. workforce. That number is expected to surpass 90 million by 2025. This has attracted the attention of both the legal and tax systems. The difference in the legal obligations...
Most startups collect some form of secure information in digital form. The collection, use and disclosure of this information is regulated under federal, state and even some International laws. As a startup business, it is important to safeguard customer data so that...
If your startup company is planning on raising capital, it is crucial that you have a basic understanding of U.S. securities laws. If you plan to raise money from investors you are likely going to be issuing securities, and if you issue securities without complying...
Trademarks are an important part of your business’s intellectual property portfolio. But if you’re like many small business owners, you may not be sure exactly what a trademark is, whether you have one, or how to protect it. Below, we highlight everything...
Although value-based pricing is a hot topic, many accounting and law firms continue to bill hourly. An hourly rate emphasizes time, which shifts the focus from value received to hours taken to complete a project. The alternative to billing by the hour is a value-based...
