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What does the new California Privacy Rights Act mean for your business?
Effective January 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA, Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100, et seq.) strengthens and amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPRA will bring California privacy rights up to European consumer protection standards set by the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). Let’s take a closer look…
Read MoreProtecting Your Business in Light of the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes
When you own a business, you are only as protected as your trade secrets are. That is why you should pay close attention to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent proposal to ban non-competes in most contracts. On January 5th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, if implemented, would…
Read MoreTop 8 Things to Watch Out for in Non-Disclosure Agreements
If you’re a business owner, then you know that protecting your ideas is essential–and when it comes to protecting your ideas, nothing beats a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). An NDA is a commonly-used legally binding contract between two parties that protects confidential information from being disclosed to a third party. NDAs are indispensable in ensuring privacy…
Read MoreNon-Compete Agreements & Covid
What You Need to Know Covid-19 has impacted and continues to impact almost every aspect of our lives, and the business world is no exception. In this blog post, we will discuss how non-compete agreements have been impacted by Covid-19 and what you need to know about them in today’s business environment. Non-compete agreements are…
Read MoreWhat is a SAFE Investment?
In 2013, startup accelerator, Y Combinator, introduced a new way for investors to invest in startup companies. The Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or SAFE, was created as a simpler alternative to convertible debt and equity investments. Under a SAFE, the investors invest money in the company using a SAFE, in exchange for which, the…
Read MoreBAGCHI LAW ASSISTS TRIANGLE INSIGHTS GROUP IN ITS SALE TO TRIALCARD
MORRISVILLE, NC – TrialCard Incorporated, a full-service life sciences company, announced the acquisition of Triangle Insights Group. With this transaction, TrialCard adds a team of experienced professionals who will help continue to provide the highest levels of service. “The addition of Triangle Insights Group to the TrialCard platform is a huge win for the life…
Read MoreSelecting a Strong Trademark: The Spectrum of Distinctiveness and Why It Matters
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare suggests that a name isn’t all that important. To consumers and business owners, however, it means everything. In commerce, a name or logo can serve as a strong trademark indicating quality…
Read MoreBagchi Law Expands IP Legal Services
Attorney Mayukh Sircar to lead new Intellectual Property Law focus Bagchi Law was founded on the core belief that commercial business clients deserve the expertise of a large law firm, coupled with the care and agile nature of a boutique practice. Today Bagchi Law is announcing the launch of a new business unit that will…
Read MoreBagchi Law Welcomes New Attorneys
Bagchi Law is excited to announce our firm has added two new attorneys to the team. Tyler Demasky and Amanda Frazer-Collins recently joined our Chapel Hill law firm, and both will assist in our mission of serving our clients with the expertise of a big law firm, coupled with the care and agile nature of a boutique practice.
Read More83(b) Elections: Startup Tax Issues (Part 2)
In Part I of our Startup Tax Issues series, we discussed how to avoid penalties with valuations. But what about issues related to 83(b) elections? Startup founders or other service providers receiving restricted stock should strongly consider making an 83(b) election in the year the restricted stock is granted.
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