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

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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

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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?   

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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 

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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 

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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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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part I) 

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Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focuses on Switzerland and Bermuda, two pioneers in crypto-friendly regulation.  Switzerland  Switzerland attracts fintech and blockchain companies with its clear regulations, active support network,

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Juries Still Exist in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Lawyers Just Forgot

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Somewhere along the procedural line, lawyers started treating declaratory judgment actions like purely equitable matters, handled by judges alone. That assumption is wrong. South Carolina law still allows jury trials in declaratory judgment cases when the underlying issue is legal in nature. Rule 57 says so plainly.  Rule 57 Says What It Says  Rule 57

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Navigating Holiday PTO: A Guide for South Carolina Employers 

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

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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? 

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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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