State regulators are increasingly scrutinizing how companies market digital goods and whether consumers understand the rights they receive when they click “buy.” For companies involved in game publishing, digital distribution, e-commerce, and online marketplaces, the increased focus on digital ownership and licensing disclosures may create new compliance and consumer-protection considerations. Consumers can now pre-order a …
Estate and Tax Planning for Cross-Border Couples: TFSAs and the IRS
What happens to your estate if you are Canadian and your spouse is a U.S. citizen? What should each of you know before one spouse dies? Many cross-border couples have not considered how assets on both sides of the border will be treated when one of them dies or what the surviving spouse needs to …
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Preventing Unexpected Tax Liability in Cross-Border Dispute Payments
As global economies become increasingly interconnected via the internet, U.S. companies continue to enter into more international arrangements. As a result, U.S. companies are plunged into a complex maze of overlapping legal jurisdictions and heightened compliance requirements, increasing the risk of cross-border disputes. When a cross-border dispute is resolved by court order or by settlement …
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Good People Doing Bad Things: When a Fraud Case Is About More Than the Fraudsters
Many years ago, I represented investors who had poured millions of dollars into a venture to acquire, refurbish, and market specialized aircraft. Before we filed suit, the evidence strongly suggested that the two brokers who were marketing the aircraft: had diverted company funds for their own benefit; Concealed critical information from the investors; and Engaged …
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Collateral Exposure of Non-Signatory Affiliates in Commercial Contracts
Well-drafted commercial agreements identify the “Parties” clearly, define “Affiliates” separately, and specify any rights or obligations of party-affiliates in performance or enforcement provisions that apply only to them. Too often, however, commercial agreements use collective language—such as “ABC Company and its affiliates” or “ABC Company, collectively with its subsidiaries and other affiliates”—within the definition of …
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When Privacy Matters Most: Planning for High-Profile Clients
Overview An increasing number of our clients, particularly professional athletes, public figures, and other high-profile, high-net-worth individuals, are expressing heightened concerns regarding privacy, asset protection, and exposure in public records. As public scrutiny and data accessibility continue to expand, these concerns are both legitimate and growing. Our practice is uniquely positioned to address these issues …
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Business Identity Theft: How Corporate Hijacking Works and What to Do
The first clue is usually boring. A tax refund check never arrives. A state business-registry email says “access granted,” but no one at the company requested access. A bank fraud department calls about a business account the company never opened. A vendor asks whether “the new contact” is authorized to change payment instructions. Individually, each …
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July 10, 2026 – An IRS Deadline You Do Not Want to Miss!
When it comes to federal tax deadlines, April 15th is at the top of everyone’s mind. It is a date nearly synonymous with the IRS. It is the date some look forward to (triggering a refund – yay!), and some dread (payment of tax – ugh). However, there is another deadline that is fast approaching …
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When Founders Litigate the Wrong Case: How Ego, Reputation, and Technical Defenses Can Destroy a Winnable Fraud Defense
Startup litigation often turns on a deceptively simple question: What is the case actually about? In many founder disputes, the answer that matters most is not the one management gives itself internally, or even the one lawyers debate in conference rooms. It is the one jurors ultimately adopt after weeks of testimony. And sometimes sophisticated …
How to Get a Liquor License in Tennessee: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell alcohol, you are going to need to understand the ins and outs of getting a liquor license. Last week, we shared an article, “How to Apply for a Beer Permit in Nashville, TN,” covering permits for beer and other alcoholic beverages under 10.1% ABV. …
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