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What is going on?

August 15, 2012

I’ve been thinking about you (no, not that way). I want to be more valuable to you. I want to make you better and I would like to see that you are more successful. I am rather selfish in this respect, as this is one of the elements that makes me happy. Call me crazy. Helping […]

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Copyright and Technology 2011 Conference

October 26, 2011

If you are interested and Copyright and Technology, this conference is for you.  My friend Gordon Platt of Gotham Ventures is arranging this event. Be aware that although I plan on attending this event, my law office is not affiliated with it. Let me know if you are planning on going. Copyright and Technology 2011 […]

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How Startups Have Changed the Way Business Thinks

October 25, 2011

How would things look today if the great American start-ups have not been created? Without Starbucks we would still be drinking Nestcafe. American companies, most notably the big four, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are battling it out now for the future of the innovation economy. Our system of innovation is founded on three important […]

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Bitcasa stores your hard drive for $10 a month

September 13, 2011

This just in from the Arrington-less TechCrunch. Bitcasa, a winner of the TechCrunch Disrupt (nothing like some free press), for only $10 a month, stores your whole hard drive in the cloud. This means everything, your photos of you grandmother Matilda, your summary judgment motions and your Interpol collection. What is so incredible about this service is […]

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Cyberbullying Litigation on the Rise

September 13, 2011

                  The Wall Street Journal reports that  bullying litigation is on the rise throughout the country. The primary driver of this type of litigation is an increasing awareness of bullying.  The lawsuits are increasing for several  additional reasons, including new standards and more experts in the legal community, […]

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What You Need to Know about Term Sheets

July 27, 2011

If you are looking to raise funds you are going to encounter a term sheet.  A term sheet is a legal document prepared by venture capitalists that states the important terms of a proposed investment.  If you receive one, don’t celebrate too hard by acting like a rock star by recklessly smashing your old Macbook pro. […]

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If Your Small Business depends on Referrals You Will LOSE Money on Google+

July 15, 2011

    If you spend any time on social media, you probably read about 40 articles about Google+ in the past week. First the anticipation. Then obvious leaks by Google through Techcrunch, Mashable, Lifehaker and the like. Then a few of your your Twitter friends that you don’t know and who do not refer you […]

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How to prevent your NY Business from being Sued in a Foreign Jurisdiction

July 5, 2011

Running an online business can have a variety of hidden legal dangers.  When you decide to create a website and open an online business, you are setting shop to the world. Your customers can be anywhere. Recently, one of my clients opened a vintage jewelry shop online.  Her office is based in Manhattan. A customer […]

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How to Prove Misappropriation of Trade Secrets in New York

June 23, 2011

Frequently, preliminary injunctions are often sought in cases where you have an employee and it is your belief that that he has taken your companies trade secrets. For example, a sales person may decide to walk away with your customer lists.  The hurdles for obtaining a preliminary injunction is high because it is such a […]

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Keith Ferrazzi and his Big Wheels Story

May 14, 2011

Keith Ferrazzi is a fantastic author. His business book classic, Never Eat Alone, has proved quite influential not only my professional, but also my personal life.  The basic premise is simple enough. You eat 3 meals a day. Simply develop the habit picking up the phone and let people know that you would like to […]

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