How New Rhode Island Privacy Law May Impact Businesses Across U.S.
Rhode Island businesses and any company with Rhode Island customers are officially on the clock. The Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (“RIDTPPA” or “the Act”) takes effect January 1, 2026, meaning compliance deadlines are quickly approaching. Unlike many other state privacy laws, the Act provides no right to cure violations before penalties…
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Qualified Opportunity Zones After the OBBBA: New Rules for Investors
I recently wrote about Opportunity Zones (“QOZs”), how they work and how they can be utilized for preferential tax treatment on certain investments. I closed that piece by stating that the current administration was a big fan of QOZs and would likely encourage additional favorable treatment. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill…
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Key IP Licensing Considerations in AI Technology Agreements
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way companies develop, deploy, and license technology. But with that transformation comes new intellectual property (IP) challenges that extend far beyond traditional software licensing. Issues around ownership of AI-generated outputs, use of training data, liability for infringement, and confidentiality must be carefully addressed in contracts to avoid costly disputes. …
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Building Smarter: SaaS Agreements in Real Estate and Construction
The real estate development and construction industry has traditionally been driven by brick, mortar, and manpower. Yet, in today’s market, technology has become just as important a building block as concrete. From cloud-based project management platforms and accounting tools to sophisticated Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, software is now at the heart of how projects…
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Florida’s Hospitality Market: Legal Insights for Developers and Investors
Florida’s real estate market remains one of the most dynamic in the United States, attracting international capital, institutional investors, and developers focused on transforming urban and coastal landscapes. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hospitality sector, where hotel owners, boutique hotel groups, resort developers, and hospitality-focused REITs are capitalizing on Florida’s growth to…
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The New QSBS Landscape: Estate Planning & Corporate Strategies
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA” or “the Act”) became law and ushered in the most significant changes to the Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) regime in more than a decade. These changes—codified under Internal Revenue Code § 1202—apply only to stock acquired after July 4, 2025. Stock issued on…
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Get to Work: New Treasury Guidance Changes Safe Harbors for Solar and Wind Tax Credits
On August 15, the Treasury Department published long-awaited guidance on applicability of “beginning of construction” safe harbors for solar and wind projects under the One Big Beautiful Bill and Executive Order 14315. While IRS Notice 2025-42 was expected to be much worse for the industry, the version that was issued does provide relief for those…
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Trademark Rights Explained: Common Law vs. Federal Registration
Whether a business is launching a new product or rebranding an existing company, selecting a name, logo, or slogan is a crucial decision. Trademarks are powerful tools that identify the source of goods or services and protect the goodwill associated with a brand. Yet many business owners are unclear about the different rights conferred or…
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Strong Operating Agreement Is Best Defense (and Offense) For Founders
Founding a business with a partner is similar to getting married in many ways; it is a long-term commitment with your financial future and livelihood at stake. Unfortunately, business partners often stop getting along at certain major inflection points of a startup’s journey. Sometimes partners have irreconcilable differences of opinion over critical decisions for the…
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Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Navigating Risks, Responses and Leverage
When it comes to the sale or financing of real property, tenant estoppel certificates are not just formalities—they are crucial documents that confirm the status of existing leases. Tenant estoppel certificates offer prospective buyers and lenders necessary assurance regarding the property’s financials and any potential risks. A tenant’s delivery of an estoppel certificate estops (i.e.…
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