If your startup began life as an LLC, you’re not alone. A lot of founders are told that starting as an LLC is “easier” or “cheaper.” That might be true on paper, but if you’re planning to raise venture capital…

You’ve probably heard the steps in the “Scientific Method.” There are lots of versions of it, but it boils down to this:

• Make an observation or two
• Form a hypothesis based on the observations
• Experiment to test the hypothesis
• Accept

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I’ve been thinking about the clash between generative AI and copyright law, particularly in light of OpenAI’s claim that restricting access to copyrighted material could end the AI race altogether.

It’s a provocative statement. But it’s also a false…

After a 4-week hiatus, I am back again with what are likely to be the final updates on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for a while (famous last words). For those of you tuning back in, this post relates to…

If you’ve followed me on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen me mention this before—but it’s worth repeating. Ownership changes can trigger serious reporting obligations with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and missing a deadline here can cause…

We are seeing more and more scams related to trademarks. They are getting increasingly sophisticated. Please, please, please do not pay for anything over the phone. The USPTO never asks for money over the phone. The website is www.uspto.gov. It…

Good form allows movement to be powerful and efficient. But form is just a shape, and the shape we take depends on what we need to do.

I think about this when I train. A lifter grips the bar with…