Fractional business services are outsourced part-time services provided by independent contractors. Fractional professionals offer their expertise to multiple companies, providing benefits similar to having a part-time employee without the costs associated with hiring a full-time employee. Fractional in-house counsel are not employees of a company but handle all legal matters for the business. Since fractional … Continue reading How can a fractional general counsel help me and my business?
What services can a lawyer provide for my business?
The legal services for which businesses routinely require assistance from attorneys include, but are not limited to: Business formation and registration Taxation Contract review and creation Employment-related issues Business litigation and dispute resolution Commercial transactions Compliance Business succession planning Mergers and acquisitions Business financing Property acquisition and transfers Document review services Conclusion Every situation is … Continue reading What services can a lawyer provide for my business?
Texas’ New Patient Safety Law Takes Effect
Under the new law: Doctors who’ve had their medical licenses suspended or revoked in other states are now ineligible to practice in Texas. It’s now a Class A misdemeanor to lie on license applications. All physicians must now undergo criminal background checks and fingerprinting with the Texas Department of Public Safety. All physicians must undergo … Continue reading Texas’ New Patient Safety Law Takes Effect
U.S. Copyright Office Seeks Comments on AI Issues
The U.S. Copyright Office has released a request for comment regarding a number of issues related to AI and copyright policy. More on this to come.
CERN Sacks Facebook’s Workplace
According to cnbc.com, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, has decided to drop Facebook’s communications tool, Workplace. Already unpopular due to mistrust of its developer in regards to data privacy, Workplace became even less desirable when Facebook gave CERN the option to pay for the communications tool or downgrade to a free version. As … Continue reading CERN Sacks Facebook’s Workplace
Coronavirus Emails Spread Malware
According to Threatpost, distributors of malicious software are taking advantage of fears generated over the Coronavirus to spread trojans and other malware in countries close to China. Botnet-driven emails display subject lines insinuating that the email contains critical information about the real-word virus. Recipients who click on these emails risk releasing the lurking malware into … Continue reading Coronavirus Emails Spread Malware
CCPA “Service Provider” Definition Threatens Insurance Defense
InsuranceNewsNet.com has reported that insurance defense firms are concerned that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) prohibits them from sharing claimants’ personal information with experts and consultants necessary to defend the insured. A law firm representing an insurance carrier who does business in California may be subject to the act by way of its definition … Continue reading CCPA “Service Provider” Definition Threatens Insurance Defense