Business Law & Transactions Archives

New Personal Information Privacy Rules for Businesses with Customers in CaliforniaNewsletter

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, represents a dramatic shift in how organizations doing business in California must handle personal information they collect from consumers. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates… More

Minute MadnessNewsletter

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Good Minutes are Like Free Throws – They Only Look Easy Meeting minutes are a critical component of good corporate record keeping, but preparing meeting minutes can be deceptively difficult. After all, how hard can it be to take notes… More

President-Elect Trump Making Capital Great AgainNewsletter

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Mary Jo White is stepping down this month as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the new Trump appointee Jay Clayton, a Wall Street lawyer, could result in a shift back to a more helpful SEC. Restoring… More

The Top Five Issues That Can Tank Your New BusinessNewsletter

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1. Choosing the Wrong Type of Legal Entity.Except in unusual circumstances, the best entity is the limited liability company. Founders and investors each get better tax treatment. An operating agreement offers maximum flexibility for a diverse and creative way to please… More