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Jumpstart your Business with Legal Tips from WBEC East
As a WBEC East certified woman owned law firm, I was very excited to lead a workshop for women entrepreneurs on the key legal issues and contract tips for launching and growing your business. I look forward to engaging in future WBEC East events and to sharing experiences with more amazing WBEs! For more info on…
Read MorePrimer for Israeli Digital Health Startups Entering the U.S. Market
Really enjoyed teaching again on the topic of Entry into the U.S. Market for Israeli Digital Health Start-ups at Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management. The cohort of start-ups was impressive, as were the faculty and other participants. Looking forward to joining this annual bootcamp in December 2023!
Read MoreFor Digital Health Entrepreneurs or Advisors: Planning your First Critical Steps
Please join me at Jenkins Law Library for a virtual CLE discussion on the key issues to take into account as you plan and build your digital health startup. Registration is at the following link: https://www.jenkinslaw.org/cle/classes/building-digital-health-start-what-are-5-critical-concerns-webinar.
Read MorePlease Join a Great Cohort of Women-Owned Start-ups to Discuss Building your Business
Please join me and my sister-owned start-ups, as we navigate the Legal Basics for Starting a Business on February 17, as part of WBEC-East’s Jumpstart-Business Launch. Registration is at the following link: https://wbeceast.com/events/
Read MoreEstablishing a U.S. Entity – A Primer for Israeli Digital Health Start-Ups
Had a fabulous experience serving as faculty on the topic of Establishing a U.S. Entity for Tel Aviv University’s annual 4-day bootcamp, Health Care Technological Innovation – From Idea to Commercialization, hosted by the Lahav Executive Program for Biotechnology, Medical Device and Health IT Entrepreneurs and Managers at the Coller School of Management. This unique intensive program focuses…
Read MoreChapter 7 debtor dissolved under State law held responsible for ERISA plan
A company liquidated in bankruptcy and dissolved under state law maintains responsibility for an ERISA plan if it continues to make pay-outs in the company name The 11th Circuit has interpreted ERISA to require such defunct company’s affiliates to back-stop such plan. A timely PBGC take-over would have mitigated this result.
Read More“Comparable Worth” Law Rectifies Gender Discrimination
The concept of “Comparable Worth” as a way to equalize gender pay under Title VII has been discarded by US courts as too murky to implement. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, a woman-led government is finally making it law. It is about time that so-called “women’s work” is recognized and compensated for its skillful value-add.
Read MoreHybrid Independent Contractor Model Emerges
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have successfully obtained the CA vote to retain their workers as independent contractors, but they conceded to providing some “employee” benefits to obtain this milestone vote. This may be the beginning of a new model for independent contractor talent hiring in the growing gig ecosystem.
Read MorePPP Recipients can Self-Certify for Small Loan Forgiveness
Thankfully, the SBA has issued new guidelines for PPP loan forgiveness with the following changes. Recipients of $50,000 or less can self-certify that the money was used for covered expenses, the new application is one page short, and the requirement to maintain employee and salary numbers has been eliminated. This is a great step toward accomplishment of…
Read MoreUber and Lyft are Counting on Referendum to Override recent Appeals Court Ruling
As the Uber-Lyft talent saga continues, it is a fascinating legal phenomenon that a grass-roots referendum can override the decision of the highest court of the state. This is a true reflection of democracy, although tempered or arguably tainted by corporate lobbying. Wishing everyone a great weekend!
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