Business

The Delaware Trapdoor: When Authorized Shares Become a Six-Figure Surprise

For as long as I can remember Delaware has been hailed as the pro-business jurisdiction; the gold standard for corporate law, investor predictability, and efficient courts. Law schools use it as the gold standard and companies have flocked there for good reasons, such as a sophisticated Court of Chancery, a robust body of case law, and streamlined governance rules.  But there is one corner of Delaware law […]

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The Hidden Dangers of Starting a Business Without a Written Agreement

Every great business starts with excitement, energy, and big ideas. That energy often convinces partners they do not need paperwork. After all, you trust each other. You agree on the vision. You shook hands. What could go wrong?  A lot. And it usually does.  Unclear Ownership Leads to Costly Fights Without a written agreement, you do not actually know who owns

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At-Will vs. For-Cause Employment: What’s Right for Your Business?   

Employment relationships in the United States generally fall into one of two categories: at-will employment or employment with for-cause termination protections. The differences between the two have significant implications for both workers and employers. Understanding when to use which arrangement is key to furthering and protecting your business.     At-Will Employment    In an at-will arrangement, either the employer

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Navigating the GENIUS Act: Implications for Stablecoin Issuers, Crypto Projects, Payment Systems, and Banks 

The passage of the GENIUS Act has quietly reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. While much of the public attention has centered on debates over tokenization, consumer protection, and innovation, the Act’s real significance lies in how it weaves stablecoins into the fabric of federal financial law. It establishes a

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DAOs and the Foundation Myth 

For much of the last decade, the blueprint for launching a decentralized project was simple: set up an offshore foundation, assign it ownership of the protocol, and call it “decentralized.” The foundation served as a regulatory fig leaf, projecting legitimacy while keeping developers at arm’s length.   That model worked until it didn’t. As the Web3

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Navigating Holiday PTO: A Guide for South Carolina Employers 

Thanksgiving turkeys are already on the horizon, Christmas lights are winking from storage bins, and New Year’s resolutions are… well, still in draft form. But before your team decks the halls (or the office), let’s talk PTO and vacation policies.  The good news? South Carolina’s at-will employment rules give you plenty of wiggle room—no law

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Keeping Chaos in Check: Building Repeatable Workflows for Complex Litigation 

Managing multiple litigation matters at once can feel like juggling flaming torches, each one with its own deadlines, filings, and client expectations. For legal project managers, the key to maintaining order amid the chaos is to develop repeatable workflows that bring structure and predictability to even the most complex cases. By systematizing routine processes, you

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When Fair Use Meets the Machine: The Unsettled Law of AI Training 

The past year has turned “fair use” from a sleepy copyright doctrine into a front-page legal debate. As artificial intelligence models learn to write, paint, compose, and converse, they also raise an uncomfortable question: what does it mean to “use” something creatively when that use happens inside a neural network? The law of fair use

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Blockchain, Borders, & Big Data: Who Really Holds the Keys? 

For years, blockchain was dismissed as a niche tool for crypto traders. Now, governments around the world are leveraging it to reengineer trust in public institutions and in doing so, potentially recast the relationship between the individual and the state.  Imagine tapping your digital ID to access healthcare, vote, or verify property ownership, which are

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The High Stakes of Commercial Foreclosure 

When most people hear the word “foreclosure,” they picture a homeowner losing their house. But commercial foreclosure is a different animal altogether. The risks go far beyond the loss of a piece of property. For business owners, investors, and guarantors, a commercial foreclosure can ripple through every part of their financial lives.  It’s Not Just the

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