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Escrow and Paymaster Frequently Asked Questions

Published on: September 21, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

High-risk transactions often require the use of paymaster and escrow services. People often have questions about escrow and related services, the most common of which will be addressed here.

Who Pays Escrow Fees?

When it comes to escrow fees, there is no set rule or law that dictates who should pay them. As such, it ultimately comes down to the terms of the purchase contract. Often, escrow fees are split evenly between the buyer and the seller, but there may be instances where one party may be able to negotiate for having the other party pay them in full.

When to Use Trade Secrets Rather than Patents

Published on: September 1, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

If you’re a small business with an invention, process, formula, or similar type of intellectual property, you may balk at the cost of patenting it. In some cases, keeping it as a trade secret may be a preferable option to filing for a patent.

Difference between Trade Secrets and Patents

Patents are official government licenses that give you exclusive rights to profit off of your inventions for a set period of time. It covers such items as manufacturing, reverse engineering, or selling your invention.

Top Corporate Governance Trends for 2020

Published on: January 22, 2020 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Regulations, business trends, and socioeconomic factors can all impact the way corporations are run. As those factors change, so too will corporate governance best practices. In 2020, some of the major trends that corporations will need to account for are:

Increased digitization
Shifts in workplace culture

Issuing Stock for Your Business – Advantages and Disadvantages

Published on: December 23, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

One way to raise capital for your business is to issue stock. There are many advantages to doing so, but also some drawbacks that are worth remembering. Because of those drawbacks, there are a few items to keep in mind when issuing stock.

Reasons to Issue Stock

Issuing stock can be beneficial for your business in the following ways:

Should I Try Raising Venture Capital for My Business?

Published on: October 23, 2019 | By Hart David Carson LLP

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but just because you’re excited about your new idea doesn’t mean investors necessarily will be. It’s actually harder for new startups to raise capital today than it was a decade ago, with new startups having to prove they’ll generate revenue before they’ll ever attract investors.

So how do you know if your idea can raise venture capital? Here are a few questions that should help you make the decision of whether to spend time raising investment funds.

Is Your Idea Worth the Risk?