by Gregory Rutchik | Jun 22, 2016
Is your “financial advisor” subject to the new Department of Labor Conflict of Interest in Retirement Plans and Fiduciary rules? Have you asked them the following questions: Do you consider yourself a fiduciary? If not, why not? Are you willing to act as a...
by Gregory Rutchik | Mar 14, 2016
Today I saw on Bloomberg the lawsuit and countersuit ex-Sequoia partner sued by his former “stipper.” Before I get too far ahead of myself, here is the Complaint and the Countersuit A-0001316509-1. Did you enjoy the read? Horrific right? What surprised...
by Gregory Rutchik | Mar 19, 2015
While many rejoice that the Grateful Dead will play a tribute concert in July and that up to 20 states have provided some legalization for marijuana, running a marijuana business – even legally (under state law) has major problems. Having a banking relationship...
by Gregory Rutchik | Feb 25, 2015
As my right honorable colleague Matt Kumin reminded me, Criminal Law must be considered when advising a marijuna-preneur(sm). It is with that thought that I leave today’s comment. In a recent Criminal case, the Court asked the jury three key questions on which...
by Gregory Rutchik | Feb 24, 2015
One of the greatest resources for understanding the status of Medical Marijuana across the United States is: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx But this still does not tell an entrepreneur the answers to their basic questions: 1) How...
