Buffalo New York Legal Blog

In December, the Associated Press published an article about the increase of business-related scams during two seasons of the year. One popular season is during the holidays, which just past, and the other heavy scam season tax time. With employees seeking W-2s and other important forms, it is time for a seasonal reminder about phishing and cyber security as a whole.

Business ownership is complicated. During start-up, it is important to consider every scenario and detail of a business model. Once open, though, many owners focus on management and growth, relying on their own expertise to get them through the problems that may arise.

When a business owner becomes unexpectedly ill or passes away, it creates many challenges for the company. Even outside of complex business operations, this is a highly regulated society. Giving a used car to a loved one requires paperwork. A change of ownership or business responsibilities is no simple task.

There are many avenues to explore when an entrepreneur is raising funds for a new business. It is easy to get caught up in seeking investors, financing, partnerships and sponsorships. While there will be many formal business discussions, many people seek a familiar, and less formal, source of funding: they ask their parents for money.

States across the country are revising -- in some cases dramatically adjusting -- their laws concerning marijuana oversight and regulation. Some focus primarily on key decriminalization aspects relevant to cannabis manufacturing, possession, use and sales. Others seek to adjust current marijuana schemes in a manner that will optimally promote legitimate business activities.

New York's pending MRTA program prominently takes into account both of those objectives.