When tragedy hits, there are always nefarious people who will try to profit. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is no exception.
There have been recent instances in which scammers have successfully used publicly available...more
Like any relationship, business partnerships require ongoing care and maintenance in order to flourish. This edition of Three Things provides things to consider in order to maximize the potential of your business...more
When starting a company, founders are immediately faced with a series of decisions, many of which will have long-lasting impacts that may not become apparent for months or years. Founders need to decide in which state to form...more
We routinely recommend to clients that they develop a written information security program (“WISP”), to safeguard sensitive information on a day-to-day basis. In fact, businesses (wherever located) that collect, store or use...more
You are ready to join a nonprofit board so you can help support the good work that it does. Do you know the risks associated with serving in this important role?
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During Fall 2018, the Boston City Council approved, and Mayor Marty Walsh signed into law, a new City of Boston ordinance regarding Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements (the “Lobbyist Ordinance”). The first...more
Too many closely-held businesses suffer from poorly drafted operating or shareholder agreements, or have no written agreements in place at all. Without good documentation, there is no road map to guide the partners when the...more
Privacy protection continues to be a theme at the Rhode Island General Assembly. As we reported in our April 1, 2019 Client Alert, the “Consumer Privacy Protection Act” was introduced on March 29, 2019 proposing more...more
On March 29, 2019, a bill was submitted to the Rhode Island General Assembly entitled “Consumer Privacy Protection Act – 2019 H 5930” (the Proposed Act). If enacted, the Proposed Act would place more stringent requirements on...more
On January 10, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed new legislation to amend Massachusetts’ data breach notification law. The new law, which will be effective as of April 11, 2019, makes a few changes that are...more
January is a good time for all businesses to review and update their cybersecurity policies and practices.
We are only a few days into 2019, and already we are hearing breaking news about new data breaches. The German...more
As companies dash toward year-end, scammers are also hard at work. In one common scam, known as “spoofing,” an employee receives an email that appears to be from within an organization in order to trick the recipient into...more
Your business has insurance coverage for flood and fire damage. You are protected if an employee gets into a car accident. But are you covered for a cyber attack?...more
Is your business divided into separate entities? It isn’t an uncommon practice. Business owners often establish separate legal entities to manage different aspects of their business. One reason for doing so is to prevent the...more