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...
In the midst of the growing trend to invest in climate-forward and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) companies, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again taking steps to stay current. The SEC is considering passing climate-related...
The press has been buzzing about Coinbase’s most recent 10-Q disclosure in its May 10, 2022, filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the filing, Coinbase indicated that a bankruptcy court might treat its customers as unsecured creditors if a...
When is an employer in New York State required to provide a COVID-19 Sick Leave to an employee? As 2022 dawns and the COVID-19 pandemic continues (along with the expansion of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant), employers in New York State still have an...
An arrangement can be as simple as a handshake agreement or an oral understanding over coffee. When two parties form an agreement without written documentation, is that agreement legally binding? The answer, generally, is yes, unless the agreement is required to be...
Businesses use email marketing to engage prospects, clients and customers on a regular basis. If you’re one of these businesses, you should have some familiarity with the laws governing email marketing. Specifically the The CAN-SPAM Act, a law that establishes rules...
