05 Dec, 2018 SEC Cracks Down on ICO social media influencers By Colligan Law On November 29, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced settled charges in the first cases ever brought by the SEC...
29 Nov, 2018 Elon Musk and Other Securities Law Lessons for Entrepreneurs By Colligan Law It is no secret that Elon Musk is a regular contributor on social media and that he has recently invited legal scrutiny into his social...
03 Oct, 2018 Times They Are a Changing: New York Expands Marijuana Laws By Colligan Law Last Monday, governor Cuomo signed legislation (S8987A/A 11011-B) that amended public health law “allowing for the use of medical...
01 Jun, 2018 The Reason You’re Getting So Many Privacy Policy Update Emails By Colligan Law You’ve probably noticed all the notifications about it popping up on your phone and in your email. It’s not just you. Inboxes everywhere...
17 May, 2018 University at Buffalo Welcomes Venture Program As Startup Scene Charges Forward By Matthew Pelkey A lot can happen in two weeks—especially here in Buffalo. The Buffalo Bills drafted their first-round quarterback of the future (knock on...
17 May, 2018 Legalized Sports Gambling – Coming to a state near you? By Colligan Law On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. This 1992 law prohibited states...
07 May, 2018 No Snakes on a Plane (or Dogs or Cats)? – Breaking Down United Airlines New Pet Policy By Colligan Law After a week in March in which United Airlines loaded three dogs onto the wrong planes and a fourth died in an overhead bin, United...
03 May, 2018 Tenants May Waive Injunctive Relief in Commercial Leases By Colligan Law In late January, the Second Department issued a decision in 159 MP Corp. v. Redbridge Bedford, LLC that could have a profound impact on...
24 Apr, 2018 Startup Reads: 5 Recommendations from VCs and Founders By Matthew Pelkey Recommended Startup Reads for Entrepreneurs Looking to Start a Business Starting a business can be a daunting task for even the most...
03 Apr, 2018 This Upstate City Just Banned Bitcoin Mining By Matthew Pelkey Plattsburgh becomes first city in Upstate NY to ban Bitcoin mining. Will opportunities be lost?As I sit in the Koffee Kat Espresso Bar on...
28 Mar, 2018 How Buffalo gained national recognition as a startup ecosystem By David Colligan If you read Victor W. Hang’s book, “The Rainforest: The Secrets to Building the Next Silicon Valley,” you know that the ultimate...
03 Jan, 2018 2018 New York Employment Law Update By Joseph Saeli There are several changes to the New York State employment laws in 2018 which every employer should be aware of. Minimum Pay Rate...
03 Jan, 2018 Cheers to the New Year! Our top stories from 2017! By David Colligan 017—It was a rollercoaster year for legal and business issues and the team at Colligan Law worked hard to keep you informed. As we...
03 Jan, 2018 Saeli to Speak At NYS Bar Association Annual Meeting By Joseph Saeli Joe Saeli will be a featured speaker at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting in New York City on January 25. Joe will speak...