Category: Legal Tips and Updates

Recent directives from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have spotlighted a pressing issue: the preservation of digital communications, particularly through ephemeral messaging applications like Slack, Signal, and Google Chat.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun imposing penalties on firms that demonstrate a casual attitude towards maintaining records of their employees’ chat histories. This regulatory body has issued fines totaling $2.7 billion to over 40 companies for carrying out business communications through unofficial channels, such as WhatsApp.

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Over the last 30+ years, I’ve represented hundreds of entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses from idea and formation to litigation to trial.

Each successful client had, without exception, these 7 things going for them:

#1: Employ a Competent Accountant or Financial Advisor: Successful entrepreneurs recognize the importance of having a skilled accountant or financial advisor. They ensure accurate financial record-keeping, help with tax planning and compliance, and provide valuable insights for financial decision-making. A good accountant can also identify cost-saving opportunities, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and offer strategic advice for growth and scalability.

#2: Embrace risk: They are not afraid to take calculated risks and understand that failure is a part of the learning process. Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, they analyze what went wrong, learn from their mistakes, and use these lessons to improve.

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In the high-octane world of digital information, where every byte of data can be as critical as the finest legal argument, understanding the nuances of Terms of Service (TOS) agreements is not just shrewd—it’s imperative. Take it from a lawyer who’s been in the game for 30+ years: ignoring the fine print in TOS agreements is like walking into a legal battle blindfolded. You just don’t do it.

Case in point: the recent 23andMe data breach. This wasn’t just a small-time intrusion; hackers accessed around 14,000 customer accounts. Let that sink in. Thousands of individuals had their genetic and ancestral information compromised.

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