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The Seven Deadly Sins: Employment Law For Start Ups

While all employers must be mindful of the myriad of state and federal laws governing the employment relationship, small, newly-formed businesses, or…

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Client Alert: BSA/AML Compliance during Account Rollovers

On September 7, 2018, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a ruling granting permanent relief under certain anti-money laundering (AML) programs…

Banking & Financial Institutions Client Alerts

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Two Discussions All Startup Founders Should Have

By: Christopher Poe When co-founders ask me to form their startup, I tell the founders they need to have two discussions…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Briefs

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Caveat Emptor – Employee Benefits Considerations in M&A Transactions (Part 1)

Part 1 – Retirement Plan Issues  Introduction The first half of 2018 has seen a great deal of merger and…

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Briefs

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What is a SAFE Financing?

SAFE financings (it’s an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) were pioneered by the startup accelerator Y…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Briefs

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Build a Better Board Meeting

Startups are required to have Board meetings, but they don’t have to have boring and bad.[1] Let’s talk…

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Client Alert: SEC Adopts Amendments to Smaller Reporting Company Definition

On June 28, 2018, the SEC adopted amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company.” The amendments become effective on September 8,…

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What is a Convertible Note?

Convertible notes are often the best way for early-stage startups to raise money. They’re usually easier and cheaper to sell than stock,…

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It’s about Learning, not Earning: The Use of Interns by Private, For-Profit Employers

The Resource is a legal newsletter for employers and human resources professionals. Summer is right around the corner, and soon a wave…

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Client Alert: HIPAA Risk Analysis

Low-Hanging Fruit for Regulators: Failure to Conduct Comprehensive Risk Analysis Frequently Featured in HIPAA Enforcement The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…

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