The Nation Venture Capital Association, an organization comprised of members representing both the interests of startups and venture capital firms (NVCA), first developed the suite of agreements commonly referred to …
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What is a Provisional Patent Application?
In 1994, Congress amended the U.S. Patent Laws to create a new type of patent filing called a provisional patent application, and with this came a good deal of confusion …
CLIENT ALERT: Supreme Court Rejects Rule Requiring Majority-Group Plaintiffs To Meet Higher Evidentiary Standard for Title VII Claims
By Jennifer Henricks
On June 5, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that majority-group plaintiffs cannot be held to a higher evidentiary standard than minority-group plaintiffs when bringing claims for discrimination under …
Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate Impact Liability in Title VI & VII Enforcement Actions
By Ibrahim N. Salah
On April 23, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” (the “Executive Order”) concerning the disparate impact …
Client Update – Executive Order Upends Affirmative Action For Federal Contractors and Opens Door to False Claim Act Liability
On January 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order” or “EO”). This Executive Order significantly …
Corporate Transparency Act: Nationwide Injunction In Effect Again; All Filing Deadlines Suspended
By Peter Moldave and Zane Fernandez
In a continuing series of judicial actions, on December 26, 2024, a merits panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order (the …
How to Find Venture Capital for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Venture Capital
Securing venture capital is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand. Venture capitalists (VCs) provide essential funding in exchange for equity …
How to Find Angel Investors for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Angel Investors
Securing funding is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand their operations. Angel investors can be a valuable source of funds, …
Brett Reed
Hey, everybody, I’m Brett Reed. I’m the executive vice president of Partnerships at Mirah, a Boston based behavioral health technology company that helps behavioral health clinicians improve outcomes.
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Foundational Financing Puzzle Pieces
I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs. The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle …
When Does My Patent Expire?
Patents can be used to protect your innovations. There are different types of patents that can be obtained through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In particular, utility patents …
Code of Conduct in the Workplace
By Casey Phillips
There are many reasons an organization may consider implementing a code of conduct in the workplace. Some companies are subject to regulations that make it a requirement, but …
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Alex Sappok – CEO, Raysecur
Tell Us About Your Journey
My journey actually starts growing up in an immigrant family. Both my parents moved to the US from Germany to a country …
The Operating Agreement: Protecting Your New Business
By Michael Brier
Limited liability companies have become an increasingly common form of business organization, primarily because of ease of management.
They are also easy to form: most states do not …
Securing Your Business From Cyber Threats
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and ever-evolving cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data, and responding effectively to cyberattacks have become critical priorities for businesses of all sizes. Gesmer …