An Overview: NYS Data Security Breach Laws

An Overview: NYS Data Security Breach Laws

In 2019, the New York Legislature strengthened its commitment to keeping New Yorkers’ personal information safe and secure. That year, the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act became law. This new consumer privacy law was put in place to...
Security Breach Liabilities: What to Do When You Get Hacked?

Security Breach Liabilities: What to Do When You Get Hacked?

You have been hacked. Those are four words no business owner wants to hear. Whether hackers stole personal information from a server, an employee copied information from a drive, or customer information was inadvertently exposed on the internet, you need to know how...
What Is Founders Stock?

What Is Founders Stock?

The term, “founders’ stock” is often used in the start-up world.   Founders’ shares are typically shares of common stock issued to founders and initial employees of a company very early in the process of forming and organizing the company. These...