We lead off this Tech Connect with an article about a federal court blocking the FTC’s efforts to limit non-competition restrictions. It’s a huge blow to the FTC’s efforts, but this issue will need to wind its way through the court system before there is a clear resolution. We follow with a terrific article regarding issues that foreign companies must be mindful of as they expand into the US. Lastly, our company spotlight is on an interesting new enterprise called GUDEA. GUDEA is a pioneering technology company revolutionizing how digital narratives are understood and managed.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect with a summary of the FTC’s new rules relating to post-employment non-competition provisions. The second article is about qualified small business stock (QSBS) and the issues that may arise when converting a company from an LLC into a corporation. Our client spotlight is on a company called, Radicle Science, which is focused on wellness and AI-powered technologies. Radicle Science was recently named a KPMG Top 10 “Tech Innovator”! Lastly, we are including a video clip from our recent co-sponsored event with the Sustainable Media Center, which featured a discussion between Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, and well-known podcaster and professor Scott Galloway.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect with a client alert on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The second article is about 409A valuations — mastering the art and science in the volatile venture market. Additionally, we provide you with Mintz’s year in review of laws impacting employee non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. Lastly, we offer an overview of key action items start-up boards will want to consider on an annual basis.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect with the exciting news of our expansion into Canada. Following that, we delve into an article discussing Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. We then spotlight Moolah Kicks, the first and only women’s basketball brand with sneakers made to biomechanically fit female athletes. To wrap it up, don't miss our podcast featuring a dynamic conversation between Josh Fox and Ridhi Tariyal, Co-founder & CEO of NextGen Jane.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an article on the issues associated with turning an LLC into a Corporation. This is followed by an article on the Crypto Community and the SEC. Finally, we spotlight the game changing partnership between Mintz and Antler, as well as client mePrism.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with a feature of Dan DeWolf’s conversation with Vince Molinari on FINTECH.TV about the state of the venture capital markets. This is followed by an article about the benefits and risks of generative AI’s potential transformation of the legal industry. Finally, we spotlight Coefficient, a B2B SaaS platform that enables users to improve business insights and increase productivity for operations, analyst, and finance professionals at enterprises of all sizes.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an article about both the benefits and important critical considerations of extension rounds. This is followed by an article about New York’s Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program, which supports early stage companies in the state. Finally, we spotlight Moolah Kicks, the first and only women’s basketball brand with sneakers made to biomechanically fit female athletes.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the establishment of a new initiative to match up to $30 million in funding received by early stage companies operating in New York. Through the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program, start-ups could receive $50,000 to $250,000 to match investments in the form of convertible debt, a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), or equity securities.

In this alert, we provide an overview of the program and its eligibility requirements.

We lead off this edition of MintzTech Connect with an article initially published in The Deal titled “Top Five Ways to Accelerate Growth of Emerging Companies.” We have also included one of our podcasts regarding running an effective board meeting – a topic that should be of significant interest both to entrepreneurs and their lead investors. Finally, our Spotlight is on Ben Zises and his SuperAngel.Fund. In a short period of time, Ben has become an important player in the seed-stage financing world.

We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an important technical article about the change in Delaware law regarding the broadening of the exculpation of officers. This is followed by an article about Mintz’s new special relationship with Antler, a global accelerator of early stage companies. We follow with highlights of two emerging companies: Adgile, which is reinventing out-of-home advertising; and Radicle Science, an AI-driven HealthTech enterprise that is reimagining clinical research.