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The Prompt Economy – Are AI Prompts Proprietary IP That Should Be Protected?
Are AI prompts proprietary IP? Learn how businesses can protect valuable prompts as trade secrets and address ownership, confidentiality, and legal risk.
New SEC Guidance Makes the Use of Rule 506(c) More Practical
New SEC guidance clarifies accredited investor verification under Rule 506(c), making general solicitation more practical for private capital raises.
Why Companies Are Choosing At-The-Market Offerings: What Boards, Management and Counsel Should Know
At-the-market offerings are becoming a preferred equity financing tool. Learn why companies are using ATMs and what boards and counsel should consider.
Section 16 Reporting Requirements for Foreign Private Issuers in 2026
New Section 16 reporting rules now apply to foreign private issuers in 2026. Learn filing requirements, deadlines, exemptions, and compliance steps.
Sam Shapiro Passes
August 6, 2025. We are saddened today to learn of the passing of our partner, Sam Shapiro. Sam was a titan of the Buffalo legal community. He joined Kavinoky Cook in 1965 in the corporate and business practice areas. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Sam...
MSAs in the Digital Age: Adapting Agreements for Remote Work and Technology Services
Modern MSAs must adapt to remote work, cybersecurity, and compliance risks. Here’s what to update for today’s digital service landscape.
Why Is It So Difficult to Change Bitcoin?
Bitcoin created a new paradigm in finance by giving users direct control over their digital assets. Never before had a digital bearer asset existed where there was no trusted third party who had control over the ledger of user accounts. While Bitcoin was extremely...
Mixed Messages, Missed Trust: Avoiding Narrative Inconsistency
Prevent mixed messages in press releases, filings, and public statements. Learn how to build and protect investor trust and reduce legal risk.
How Much Equity Should a Founder Take in a Startup? A Guide to Equity Splits
Explore how founders should split equity with co-founders and stakeholders. Discover strategies for fair and effective startup equity distribution.
Why Bitcoin Isn’t as Programmable as Ethereum
Why doesn’t Bitcoin support DeFi like Ethereum? Discover the tradeoffs behind Bitcoin’s minimal programmability and focus on decentralization.
Venture Studios 101: Startups Built from Scratch
Discover how Venture Studios in regional cities like Buffalo, NY, are transforming the startup landscape by creating innovative companies from scratch.
Who Owns AI-Generated Images? Copyright Law, Human Input, and the Future of AI Art
Explore the complexities of AI-generated image copyrights. Who is the real creator: human or machine? Understand the current legal landscape and future implications.
Update on the Federal Court Decisions Regarding the FTC Noncompete Rule
Learn the latest on federal court decisions impacting the FTC’s proposed non-compete rule. Understand the implications for businesses and employees nationwide.
Buffalo’s Colored Musicians Club Expands: A New Era of African American Historic Preservation
Discover the rich history of the Colored Musicians Club in Buffalo and its ongoing renovations, preserving African American music and culture for future generations.
Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Inflation: What It Means for Institutional Investors
Explore how Bitcoin can act as a hedge against inflation and why institutional investors are adding it to their portfolios. Learn about the benefits and risks.
Runes on Bitcoin Blockchain: Revolutionizing Tokenization and Future Implications
Bitcoin Runes are a new type of token that allow issuers to create and manage their own tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, a capability previously associated with Ethereum. This development could enhance Bitcoin's utility and drive its value, potentially making Bitcoin...
Balancing Act: The New Housing Package’s Impact on Tenants, Developers and Landlords
New York State’s Good Cause Eviction Law (GCE law) was enacted on April 20, 2024, as part of the NY 2025 State Budget. It went into effect immediately in New York City. A spokesperson for State Senate Democrats estimated that 75% of renters in New York City will now...
New York’s Efforts to Rectify Cannabis Industry Challenges
New York State’s recreational cannabis program is plagued with problems: lawsuits against the state alleging discrimination in the licensing process, an equity fund – meant to help minority, women, and justice-involved licensees open stores – instead mostly benefiting...
Chronic Issues in New York’s Cannabis Industry
Explore the complexities of New York State’s recreational cannabis legalization journey in our latest blog. From equity initiatives to legal battles and licensing delays, uncover the hurdles and the state’s quest for solutions. Stay informed on the evolving landscape of cannabis regulation with our in-depth analysis.
Unpacking New York’s Cannabis Program Challenges and Future Outlook
Explore New York State’s journey in legalizing recreational marijuana with a focus on equity. Learn about the impact of past cannabis policies, the challenges faced in licensing, and the ongoing legal battles affecting the distribution of benefits to minority communities. Discover the efforts to address inequities through the allocation of licenses and tax revenues in New York’s evolving cannabis landscape.
Navigating the Future of Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
Explore the shifting landscape of non-compete agreements in New York and their broader impact on employers, with insights into future legal trends.
HIVE is Ranked Number One in the Technology Category of the 2024 TSX Venture 50 list
We congratulate our client, HIVE Digital Technologies LTD (TSX.V: HIVE) (Nasdaq: HIVE) (FSE: Y00.F) on being ranked Number One in the technology category of the 2024 TSX Venture 50 list. https://money.tmx.com/en/venture50 HIVE specializes in building and operating...
The 2022 Canadian Listed Issuer Private Placement Exemption
Based ten minutes from the U.S. – Canadian border, we do a significant amount of cross-border work. From time to time we will release updates on developments in Canadian law affecting our business clients in both countries. Canadian securities regulations are moving...
New Federal Requirements for Disclosing Beneficial Ownership of Business Entities
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), codified at 31 U.S.C. 5336[i] and the final rule (the “Final Rule”)[ii] promulgated thereunder, will become fully effective. Passed in 2021, the CTA creates a new beneficial ownership information...