Considerations for Your IP and Brand Protection
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Considerations for Your IP and Brand Protection
The way we conduct business is constantly evolving. During these times of change, protecting your intellectual property and corporate brand is essential.
Why Advisory Fees and Expenses Remain a Continued Regulatory Focus
Michelle L. Jacko wrote the Legal Risk Management Tip, “Why Advisory Fees and Expenses Remain a Continued Regulatory Focus,” in November for Jacko Law Group.… Read More
A Forgettable Year for Small Business Ends with Memorable Changes to SEC Regs for Exempt Offerings
In general, small businesses tend to be more vulnerable in an economic downturn because they lack the financial cushion many larger companies have. Since the creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913, large businesses have benefited from a more favorable regulatory framework and from liquidity backstops that the Fed has used to fortify weakness in financial markets.
Third Set of Modifications to CCPA Prompts California Businesses to Revisit Policy on Consumer Data Privacy
The comment period has closed on the third round of proposed changes to the California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”), which were announced October 12, 2020, by the California Office of the Attorney General. There are a number of disputes regarding how the proposed revisions will impact a California consumer, but a number of the proposed revisions appear to address the manner in which a consumer may engage in the opt-out collection process.
Area of Focus for Your Annual Review: Custody
In a previous blog post, we discussed a few key areas for consideration regarding a firm’s annual review. We covered the integral area of the Code of Ethics – but in today’s blog post we focus on the importance of analyzing your firm’s policies regarding custody.
Area of Focus for Your Annual Review: Code of Ethics
The annual review is one of the three (3) pillars of Rule 206(4)-7 (“the Compliance Rule”) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“the Advisers Act”).
How to Protect Your Company’s Brand
For many businesses, the future may appear a bit different, including virtual meetings, employees working remotely, staff reductions, etc. However, as business and market conditions evolve, protecting your intellectual property and corporate brand should remain a significant part of your firm’s ongoing planning process. … Read More
SEC Proposes a Big Exemption to Assist Small Businesses in Raising Much-Needed Capital
The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated small business at an unprecedented rate and sent the U.S. unemployment rate to its highest level since the Great Depression, reaching a high of 14.7% in April 2020.
Strategic Guidance with JLG’s General Corporate Counsel Service
The LawTV Video 5: Strategic Guidance with JLG’s General Corporate Counsel Service… Read More