Does my startup need Patent or Trade Secret protection on its IP?
One of my favorite responses to any question is: “I guess I’ll have to answer your question with another question.” It’s probably the reason people generally avoid me Read more....
What Makes a Good Privacy Notice?
A “Privacy Policy” commonly refers to what is technically a business’ “Privacy Statement” or “Privacy Notice”. The policy is made up of the internal and external Read more....
Make it a Policy to Protect Your Business From Privacy Threats
2016 will be remembered as the year that privacy became the buzzword small businesses took notice of. We saw the establishment of the first ever Federal Privacy Council this ye Read more....
Minors Making Payments: The Cost of Violating COPPA & Easy Fixes to Make Now
A Time Old Tale: A Founder’s (Frenetic) Internal Thoughts 2 weeks to launch date. So many things to do. But first, another cup of coffee. Oh, but before that, let me ping th Read more....
Starting A Food Business: From Soup to Nuts
You’re a good cook. You’ve worked in restaurants your whole life, starting as a dishwasher when you were 16 and you’ve worked your way up. You’ve been a sous chef for a Read more....
5 Reasons to Work with Foundry, So That Foundry Can Work for You
Recently, I received an email from an existing client. They had interviewed several law firms including several larger ones before deciding to engage with Foundry. They appreci Read more....
Social Purpose Corporations: Beyond the Profits
Social Purpose Corporations (SPC) are an interesting and (relatively) new corporate form available in Washington State that gives directors and officers the luxury of exploring Read more....
Relief In Sight: Liquor & Cannabis Board to Consider Rules Changes
I have been telling my cannabis industry clients and constituents for two years to be patient; the regulations which, to a great extent, have choked the development and growth Read more....
Kickstarter Karma: Backers Fight Back
For many budding entrepreneurs, Kickstarter.com can be their answer to beginning their businesses…or a nightmare of angry “backers,” broken promises and refund demands. & Read more....
Part III: Crowdfunding and JOBS Act Simplified — What a Successful Campaign Looks Like
In 2014 (year 1 of crowdfunding from accredited investors under the JOBS Act Title II) there were 534 successful campaigns. Most campaigns were in Seed and Series A roun Read more....