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Entrepreneur & Startup

Building and Maintaining the Right Team

Building the right team is one of the most important factors in any organization’s long-term success. At the core of this idea is a principle highlighted by Jim Collins in his classic book Good to Great: it’s not just about having people on the bus—it’s about making sure you have the right people on the bus and that they are in the right seats.

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Real Estate Law

Party Wall Agreements and Townhome Declarations: Key Issues to Watch Out for When Drafting

A Party Wall Agreement is a legal arrangement between two property owners who share a common wall, typically in townhouses or semi-detached home. This agreement outlines the responsibilities, rights, and obligations of each party in relation to the shared wall, including maintenance, repairs, and any potential alterations. It ensures that both owners are aware of their duties, helps prevent disputes, and provides a clear framework for handling issues related to the wall, whether it’s structural damage, renovation, or access for repairs.

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Business & Corporate Law

To Disclose or Not to Disclose, That Is the Question

In mergers and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions, disclosure is a critical component of the due diligence process and overall deal success. Seeing what is “under the hood,” so to speak, can separate a deal from going through, stopping in its tracks, or potentially haunting parties post-closing. With this, sellers face an important strategic decision and clients have asked us this vital question: is it more advantageous to overdisclose or underdisclose when responding to due diligence requests? In other words, is it better for sellers to show as much as possible or only what is asked of them?

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Copyright Law

Check This Contract if You Are a Human

The first returns have arrived in the battle between copyright holders and technology companies over whether AI training on artist data, or the use of AI to simulate artist styles constitute copyright infringement, and they are not encouraging for those who like their art human.

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Business & Corporate Law

Qualified Small Business Stock: 2025 Update

We’ve previously written about Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and the potential tax benefits that come with it if you structure your entity appropriately. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, expands the tax exemption available for QSBS and now further incentivizes business owners to structure their qualifying companies in a manner that will take advantage of the new rules.

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Business & Corporate Law

Certificated vs. Uncertificated Stock: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

When it comes to owning stock, most people think about the ups and downs of share prices – not the paperwork behind their ownership. However, how your stock is recorded can have real implications. In today’s digitized world, the distinction between certificated and uncertificated stock is more relevant than ever, especially for startups, private companies, and investors managing equity in various forms.

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Intellectual Property

The Rise of NFT and Metaverse Trademark Filings: What Businesses Need to Know

As virtual goods, blockchain-based assets, and immersive online environments become increasingly mainstream, the world of trademark law is rapidly expanding to accommodate them. Businesses entering the NFT and metaverse space are finding that traditional intellectual property principles still apply, but in novel and evolving ways. Trademark filings related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual goods, and metaverse platforms have surged, prompting both opportunities and legal uncertainties.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI 101: A Governance Action Plan

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already changing business and healthcare in profound ways: Candidates are being screened by AI during the interview process; behavioral healthcare specialists

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Business & Corporate Law

Your First Commercial Lease!

It is simple to sign a lease and stuff it away to (hopefully) never be seen again. It is decidedly less simple to make sure the document protects your business’ interest (and where you are signing a personal guaranty, as is often the case, your personal interests too).

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