The Act promised to reduce regulatory compliance requirements and lower costs for certain companies in the capital raising arena, and it seemed likely to open doors for the use of innovative financing methods such as crowdfunding.
What’s likely to change about how companies are governed?
Many boards are facing increased pressure by investors, regulatory agencies, employees, and even the general public – especially when things go wrong.
Is Bitcoin for real? How will it affect my business?
In essence, Bitcoin was described as a digital currency that could be converted into cash. Currently, the Bitcoin economy has been created and exchanged independent of banks or governments – but there are many unknowns as to whether this will continue to be the case.
What are the advantages to small business owners of the IRS’ new fast-track audit program?
The IRS recently expanded a fast-track audit program to apply to small businesses. Opting for the Fast-Track Settlement (FTS) may help resolve a matter in months that otherwise could take years.
Under the new health care law, am I required to provide insurance for my employees’ spouses?
The move to drop coverage for spouses is a cost-saving measure. For UPS, for example, the company estimates the move will save them $60 million.
What can I do about a former employee who is subject to a nonsolicitation agreement but appears to be recruiting former co-workers via social media?
Business owners are beginning to question the motive behind social media posts – including friend requests – and could try to stop the new hire or even sue the former employee.
What criteria must I meet to legally hire an unpaid intern?
Notably, and perhaps surprising to many employers, an unpaid internship must benefit the intern – not the business.
What impact will President Obama’s crackdown on patent-infringement lawsuits have on companies singled out by ‘patent trolls’?
Being able to identify the “real party in interest” does not prevent patent trolls from continuing to use “exclusive licensees” as the vehicle of choice to issue demand letters or initiate infringement proceedings.
I’m working with an estate-planning attorney to create a trust/will for my family. My choices may be controversial to some family members. What can my attorney do to help minimize the risk of my trust/will being contested?
There are a number of reasons a will or trust may be contested. For example, disinheriting or significantly reducing the amount of assets passing to an heir may trigger a challenge. We’ve identified 13 steps to increase the probability your wishes will be honored, without significant inconvenience or expense.
Will the IRS go after investors in mortgage-backed securities?
This tax question is important to the IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement plans, charities, U.S. individuals, mutual funds and foreign investors who bought trillions of dollars of home-mortgage-backed securities. Because many of these investors are now seeking damages from banks and other originators of home mortgages, home mortgage servicing companies and brokerage firms who sold mortgage-backed securities, any IRS tax liabilities these investors incur could be shifted to those companies as well.
