Guest Contributor 9/29/21 Guest Contributor 9/29/21

Waivers of Obligations and Deadlines under the Investors’ Rights Agreement

Founders should understand and appreciate each of the new requirements to which they are subject by virtue of their company’s IRA. This article reviews two provisions of the IRA where a company’s management team might find itself stymied if it fails to appreciate the relevant deadlines and deliverables, many of which may not have applied to the company before it took on new investments.

Guest Contributor 9/28/21 Guest Contributor 9/28/21

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property — Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and IP: What Does the Future Hold?

In this episode of the EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property podcast, Mintz Intellectual Property attorneys Frank Gerratana and Daniel Weinger explore cryptocurrency, blockchain, and how IP factors into the future of these emerging technologies.

Guest Contributor 9/21/21 Guest Contributor 9/21/21

FTC Personal Health Records Breach Rule Applies to Health App and Connected Device Developers

On September 15, 2021, the FTC issued a Policy Statement offering guidance on the scope of the FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule. The Breach Rule applies to a wide range of health apps where identifiable health information is involved.

Guest Contributor 8/17/21 Guest Contributor 8/17/21

What You Need to Know To Be An Effective Board Member For a Private Company

By Bertie Magit

While many materials instruct directors on their fiduciary duties, there are fewer resources available addressing the day-to-day responsibilities delegated to directors. This article helps directors and companies understand the general areas of responsibility of directors.

Dan DeWolf 8/15/21 Dan DeWolf 8/15/21

MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — August 2021

In this edition of MintzTech Connect, we discuss ransomware, mandatory vaccinations. Additionally, we spotlight two companies: EcoCart and Stavvy.

Guest Contributor 8/10/21 Guest Contributor 8/10/21

Another Court Orders Production of Cybersecurity Firm’s Forensic Report in a Data Breach Case

Another district court just ordered the defendant in a data breach class action to turn over the forensic report it believed was entirely protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. The court granted the motion to compel Rutter’s to produce its investigative report (the “Kroll Report”), which was created after the defendant was notified of a potential breach.

Cynthia Larose 8/2/21 Cynthia Larose 8/2/21

And Now There are Three…. The Colorado Privacy Act

Colorado has now joined California and Virginia to become the third US state to pass a comprehensive data privacy legislation when Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act (the “CPA”) into law on July 8, 2021.

Guest Contributor 8/2/21 Guest Contributor 8/2/21

New York City Offers Up to $20 million to Projects Selected from Life Sciences Innovation Infrastructure RFP

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (the “NYCEDC”) is seeking proposals from not-for-profit organizations and not-for-profit/for-profit joint ventures to support New York City’s life sciences community.

Guest Contributor 8/2/21 Guest Contributor 8/2/21

Managing Multiple Bidders in the Sale of a Company

When selling a company through a competitive auction process, a seller may have multiple bidders seeking to purchase the target company. Having multiple bidders compete to purchase the target company can be advantageous to the seller for several reasons.

Cynthia Larose 6/8/21 Cynthia Larose 6/8/21

White House to Business: “Take Ransomware Crime Seriously”

By Cynthia Larose

As we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, another type of infection is threatening businesses as ransomware continues to spread. A roll call of entities have experienced major ransomware attacks just in the past few weeks.

Tom Burton 6/4/21 Tom Burton 6/4/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 5: Tempering the SPAC Hype

It seems that everyone is taking a second look at SPACs as the number of lawsuits against these alternative IPOs continues to increase by the day.

Sam Effron 5/3/21 Sam Effron 5/3/21

MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — April 2021

By Dan DeWolf and Sam Effron

This issue continues our coverage of public benefit corporations, analyzes emerging SEC guidance on gig worker compensation, and features GroGuru, Inc., an AgTech industry leader.

Sahir Surmeli 4/27/21 Sahir Surmeli 4/27/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 4: Litigation Update: Preparing for the Next Wave of Suits Against SPACs

It seems that everyone is taking a second look at SPACs as the number of lawsuits against these alternative IPOs continues to increase by the day.

Tom Burton 3/29/21 Tom Burton 3/29/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 3: Tracking Trends of the SPAC Surge

There is no denying the surge in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and that these financing vehicles have had a significant impact on financial markets.

Guest Contributor 3/23/21 Guest Contributor 3/23/21

Restricted Stock Units Unpacked

By Jacob Neumark

For many startup companies, compensating directors, officers, and employees can pose quite the challenge. While startup companies want to lure top talent, and incentivize workplace continuity and employee buy-in, they are often stressed for capital, and need to keep overhead costs low. One common approach to balancing these interests is for companies to offer restricted stock units (“RSUs,”) to their directors, officers, and employees as a form of compensation.

Tom Burton 3/10/21 Tom Burton 3/10/21

Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter – March 2021

By Tom Burton and Sahir Surmeli

This edition features Public Benefit Companies, Mintz client Logical Buildings, recent M&A activity, a podcast on renewables tax legislation, energy policy updates from DC, and list of upcoming industry events.

Sahir Surmeli 3/9/21 Sahir Surmeli 3/9/21

SPAC Chat Ep. 2: The Controversy Over Sponsor Equity

Does a minimal investment in a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) entitle a sponsor to a tremendous amount of equity after a successful IPO?

Ben Stone 3/4/21 Ben Stone 3/4/21

Public Benefit Corporations are Going Public

By Ben Stone

As society increasingly expects corporations, large and small, to generate positive social impact alongside profits, many entrepreneurs and executives are incorporating their companies as, or converting to, Public Benefit Corporations (“PBCs”).

Sam Effron 2/11/21 Sam Effron 2/11/21

MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — February 2021

By Dan DeWolf and Sam Effron

This issue covers the increase in the equity crowdfunding cap, a FINTECH.TV interview on the private capital marketplace, a “Mintz Minute” on how to write an executive summary for a start-up company, and a spotlight on Turing Enterprises.