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Online Privacy 101
Although we may not be conscious of it, nearly every action we take online involves sharing some amount of information with a website or its advertisers. Because of this sharing of information, most sites on the Internet have a lengthy document somewhere on the site, frequently written in legalese that they call a “Privacy Policy.”…
Read moreNine legal concepts that affect your investment if you make a non-controlling (minority) investment in a business.
Investors who make a non-controlling (minority) investment in a business must contend with a variety of legal issues as they negotiate the structure and terms of their investment. Below is a brief overview of nine legal concepts with which every minority investor should be familiar. Priority Returns. Companies are often structured to provide preferred or…
Read moreWhy Your Partnership Needs a Formal Agreement
Your Business May Already Be a Partnership Unlike other types of business entities such as a corporation or a limited liability company, a partnership can be formed without any written agreement or filing with the government. New York law defines a partnership as an association of two or more people formed to carry out business…
Read moreNanotechnology: Tiny Things with a Big Impact
Nanotechnology is a term used to describe technologies that manipulate matter at an incredibly small scale, even down to the level of individual molecules or atoms in some instances. Among other things, it has applications in medicine, engineering, and technology.
Read moreREPAYE: The Commencement of Student Loan Relief for More Graduates
Graduation is a time to celebrate the hard work that graduates have put in to earning their degree. For many, it also starts the clock ticking on when they have to repay their student loans.
Read moreBitcoin 101
Over the past year, Bitcoin, a new alternative virtual currency was in the news almost every week. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin use has grown exponentially. It now has a presence in nearly every country in the world. Mainstream businesses including Overstock.com and Microsoft have also begun to accept Bitcoin for ordinary transactions. 1.…
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