Doing Business in China: Five Legal Basics US Founders Get Wrong
What US founders get wrong about doing business in China: chops, contracts, NNN agreements, entity choice, and IP, from someone who worked there.
Business Law
Public Interest
What HIPAA Actually Covers, Plainly
What does HIPAA actually cover? A plain English guide to who HIPAA applies to, what it protects, and the common myths about medical privacy.
Nonprofit Law
501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4), Plainly
501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4): what actually separates them? A plain English guide to deductibility, lobbying limits, and political activity for nonprofits.
Business Law
The Boilerplate Founders Skip, Plainly
Contract boilerplate explained plainly: indemnification, limits of liability, assignment, choice of law, and the back-page clauses that decide disputes.
Law School Notes
Pro Se, Pro Bono, Pro Hac Vice: Three Latin Phrases, Plainly
Pro se, pro bono, and pro hac vice sound alike but mean very different things. A law student explains all three Latin phrases in plain English.
Business Law
Due Diligence, Plainly: What Lawyers Actually Check Before a Deal
What is due diligence in a business deal? A plain English guide to what lawyers check, why deals die in diligence, and what founders get wrong.
Nonprofit Law
Nonprofit Board Fiduciary Duties, Plainly
Nonprofit board fiduciary duties in plain English: what care, loyalty, and obedience actually require, and how well-meaning boards get in trouble.
Public Interest
Public Health Powers, Plainly: Where Quarantine Authority Actually Comes From
Where do public health powers come from? A plain English guide to state police power, quarantine authority, and the limited federal role in health orders.
Business Law
Does GDPR Apply to US Companies? Plainly
Does GDPR apply to US companies? Plain English guide to when EU privacy law reaches American businesses and what compliance actually requires.
Nonprofit Law
Donor-Advised Fund vs Private Foundation, Plainly
Donor-advised fund vs private foundation, explained plainly: control, costs, taxes, payout rules, and which giving vehicle fits which donor.
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