The responsibilities of running a business can often be eased with a business partner. Many people find their businesses are more successful because they’re working alongside someone competent at what they do. Furthermore, a business may profit more because of a...
Securities Law Blog
An introduction to FINRA
The federal government has a significant interest in safeguarding investors. In the wake of the great market crash that ignited the Great Depression, the U.S. government created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to better ensure that the markets...
The effect of “greenwashing” on investments
In recent years, companies and investment funds have touted their commitment to ESG – environmental, social and (corporate) governance -- priorities. A commitment to these s something that many investors look for when determining where to put their money. Not...
Barbie’s big intellectual property dispute
With “Barbie” the movie on top of the world, it’s almost inevitable that the markets will be flooded with hot pink knockoff products. Competitors often skim pretty close to the line when developing products meant to capitalize on trends. Those whose products look too...
3 reasons you may want to dissolve a business partnership
Most business partnerships start off on a positive note. The partners are often excited about the prospects that the partnership is about to bring. But business partnerships and romantic partnerships have something in common: when the honeymoon phase is eventually...
How risk tolerance and investment unsuitability are tied together
You want to put your money to work for you and see it grow, not squirrel it away. Investing in the financial markets can be highly rewarding, giving you an opportunity for more wealth creation and true financial security. But what happens when your investment advisor...
Copyright Office: only human-authored content deserves protection
Be cautious about using an artificial intelligence (AI) program to produce art, photographs, music, writing, or anything you would like to be protected by copyright. The U.S. Copyright Office recently issued new policy guidance stating that only works of human...
Unhappy with your investment adviser? 3 things to know
Retaining a financial professional to guide you on investments is an important decision. Sometimes, the relationship falls short and an investor becomes concerned that an adviser has failed to honor industry standards. Here are three things to know if you run into...
How to keep investments private
Investments are crucial for individuals who want to secure their financial future. However, some people prefer to keep their investments private. There are several reasons why someone would like to do this, for example: Not drawing attention to their wealth Protect...
SEC: Big WeedGenics cannabis offering was just a Ponzi scheme
The SEC recently got an emergency order to shut down a company called Integrated Natural Resources, Inc., which was doing business as WeedGenics. The agency is charging its owners with securities fraud after it discovered that the business was a complete sham....