Category: Corporate

The SEC lifted its longstanding ban on general solicitation for certain private offerings under Rule 506(c). Here’s what the change means for startups raising venture capital.

Michigan updated its liquor laws to allow bars to sell refillable growlers and permit wine sales at farmers markets. Here’s what businesses need to know.

Whirlpool’s enforcement of noncompete agreements against former employees raised important Michigan employment law questions. Here’s what the case means for non-compete enforcement.

Michigan venture capital investment reached $242 million in 2012, signaling growth in the state’s startup ecosystem. Here’s what the investment trends revealed about Michigan’s economy.

Anonymity gives Internet users a sense of invincibility. When people believe they are posting behind a pseudonym or an anonymous account, they often say things they would never say in person—defamatory accusations, threats, false statements of fact—under the assumption that their identity is permanently protected. Phil Mickelson’s successful unmasking of an anonymous heckler who posted […]

The Michigan Sales Representative Commission Act protects commissioned salespeople from unpaid commissions. Here’s what the law requires and what remedies it provides for violations.

Defendants in trade secret cases can raise several affirmative defenses to defeat misappropriation claims. Here’s an overview of the most common trade secret defenses.

A Texas teacher’s defamation lawsuit against two former students illustrates the serious legal consequences that can follow from posting false statements online—and the complex legal questions that arise when defamation intersects with the classroom, the Internet, and the rights of minors. The case of Elizabeth Ethredge raises important questions about the elements of defamation, who […]

Georgia created an intrastate crowdfunding exemption allowing businesses to raise capital from Georgia residents. Here’s how the Georgia crowdfunding exemption works.

Federal tax reform legislation reduced excise taxes on craft breweries and small wineries. Here’s what the tax changes meant for the craft beer industry and small beverage producers.