Does it make business sense to form a US subsidiary in order for your company to expand to the US? Is there enough benefit? There is an occasional misconception that there is no reason to form a subsidiary to conduct…
Your company might have cyber insurance but, unless you’ve carefully checked this policy, you might be surprised to learn that it does not cover the risks your company faces. Unlike other types of insurance which are fairly standard, cyber insurance…
As a US Company operating domestically, you might not be worrying too much about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR“), scheduled to go into effect in May of 2018. However, if you are collecting EU consumer data,…
A recent report from Deloitte, described by The Wall Street Journal, predicts mergers and acquisitions will accelerate in 2017, following an uptick in Q4 2016. Among principal reasons are acquisition of technology and convergence across healthcare, life sciences and pharma….
As agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “NYSDFS”) begin review of their cybersecurity policies, it looks like the road ahead may be a bit more prescriptive. This…
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) announced plans to review the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”). The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive, written information security program which contains administrative,…
HealthTech, Fintech, HRTech, TravelTech. What sector doesn’t have its accompanying group of entrepreneurs adding innovation to the market? The fashion industry, although slow to adapt, is no different. The following are the top emerging trends: 1. Wearable TechAs computers and…
These days, it seems like every digital company is looking to transform itself into a “platform.” It’s the new buzzword and, without a doubt, the direction of future growth. So, what exactly do people mean when they talk about creating…
An active and engaged advisory board made up of the right people can help propel a growth-stage company to the next level. However, missteps in the selection and management of an advisory board can cause a company to waste its…
Minority investors take a substantial risk when they take an equity position in a closely held company. They have limited control over the management of the company and don’t have a liquid market to sell their equity should things go…