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Makin’ It Rain: Successful Startups are Investible Startups

A good idea is not enough to attract investors. Does your startup have these 4 traits that successful and “invistable” startups all share?

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Mickey Mouse, the Founding Fathers and Copyright Law

On January 1, 2024, the world’s favorite mouse will enter the public domain. The Walt Disney Company, one of the most formidable challengers to copyright law, has fought since 1976 […]

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The Supreme Court: Free Exercise of Religion

Free exercise of religion- founding fathers never imagined issues this Constitutional language would create for the Supreme Court. Two cases.

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Losing Power at Home: A Personal Struggle

We experienced losing power at home, specifically our gas-powered heat, for a few days while away on vacation. In the aftermath, I got to thinking about how I could have […]

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GDP Falls for Second Quarter in a Row, Supercharging Recession Worries

The U.S.’s GDP falls for second quarter in a row (dropping by 0.9%) in sharp contrast with market expectations of modest growth. Are we on the verge of recession?

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Investing in a High-Inflation Environment

How should you approach investing in a high inflation environment? Though your first instinct may be to hold on to your cash, see how many investments, like I bonds or real estate, can be a key hedge against inflation.

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Investing Basics for Beginners Installment #3: Never Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket; meaning, diversification of your investment portfolio is important for your success as an investor. Find out how and why you should apply this idea when making investments.

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The Oracle v Google Saga: Copyrightability and Fair Use in Computer Programming

In 2021, the Supreme Court permitted Google’s use of 11,500 lines of Oracle-owned code as fair use and ended a saga in copyright law.

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Guidelines to Improve Your Company’s Banking Relationship (In the Style of Poe’s ‘The Raven’)

In order to improve your banking relationship and get the most favorable terms from your lender, focus on two things: character and cash flow.

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