Tag Archives: new business
Corporate Shield Only Extends So Far
The notion that a corporate officer cannot hide behind their corporate shield when they have themselves committed a tort, was recently reaffirmed in Karasavas v. Gargano, 87 Mass. App. Ct. 1125, 31 N.E.3d 1191 (2015). In this case, the Court reasoned that “because ‘[a] corporation is a creature of the law,’ which can only… Finish Reading Corporate Shield Only Extends So Far
Yes, Your Website Needs a Terms of Use Policy
Recently, we posted a blog laying out the importance of a website’s privacy policy. A quality privacy policy, however, is only half of the equation when it comes to protecting your website. To truly protect yourself and your business, you need a comprehensive agreement that legally binds your users and regulates their actions on… Finish Reading Yes, Your Website Needs a Terms of Use Policy
Planning for a Breakup?
The relationship between {owners, shareholders, partners} in a {new business, startup} is often compared to a marriage. Its an apt analogy in many respects. The {cofounders, partners, new owners} make a commitment to each other to be bound to the new company, for better or for worse, often agreeing to forego their own opportunities… Finish Reading Planning for a Breakup?