Legal Issues

Tech Entrepreneurs to Face More Regulatory Scrutiny in 2020
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Tech Entrepreneurs to Face More Regulatory Scrutiny in 2020

New Year, new obstacles for today's innovators.
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Amazon's Massive Investment in Food Delivery Startup Deliveroo Faces Further Delays Thanks to a Formal Antitrust Probe

Amazon's Massive Investment in Food Delivery Startup Deliveroo Faces Further Delays Thanks to a Formal Antitrust Probe

The UK-based food delivery startup works similar to UberEats and shows signs of rapid growth.
Shona Ghosh | 3 min read
We Are Nearing the End of Cannabis Prohibition

We Are Nearing the End of Cannabis Prohibition

If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide.
Tomas Garibaldi | 6 min read
New York Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession

New York Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession

The decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis is significant progress for social justice initiatives.
William Sumner | 3 min read
4 Ways to Cover Your Ass Legally as a Business Owner

4 Ways to Cover Your Ass Legally as a Business Owner

Client not paying? Sometimes, it's best to sidestep a lawsuit by first sending a 'demand letter' written on your lawyer's stationery.
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