You should never make investment decisions based on social media information. It may be tempting to think you have unusual insight and that you are putting pieces together in a way that others are not. Unfortunately, it’s more likely that you’re being scammed. As...
Month: December 2022
Can you infringe on a trademark by making a parody of it?
Parody can be powerful. It can clarify a subtle point. It can highlight something about our society. It can speak truth to power. As a result, parody has special protections under American law. For example, Americans have a First Amendment right to make fun of...
Steps to take when closing your Kentucky business
Many businesses throughout Kentucky and across the country have fallen on challenging times for a perfect storm of reasons including: The COVID-19 pandemic Interruptions in supply chains Inflation Labor shortages Street violence and property destruction Burnout and...
What is a private placement and should I use it for my business?
When your company would like to raise money, selling corporate stock is one of the standard ways of going about it. If your company hasn’t sold stock before, you should be aware that the sale of corporate stock is regulated by both the Securities and Exchange...
Can investment advisers lie in their advertisements?
Not legally, they can’t. Investment advisers are allowed to advertise in an effort to draw attention to their services. However, their advertisements are regulated. By law, they can’t be materially misleading and must be fair and balanced. Here are six things these...