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markstansbury

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Joined: Wed, Aug 18, 2010, 11:43 PM UTC
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About markstansbury

I am a lawyer. I work with startups. And not startups. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I work wherever the internet goes. Check me out at stansburylegal.com.

Recent public activity

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Private Placements: The Safe-Harbor Rules of Regulation D
Tue, Jun 24, 2014, 7:59 PM UTC
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Securities Sales: Registered, Exempt, or Illegal
Wed, Mar 19, 2014, 3:14 PM UTC
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5 Legal Issues to Focus on for Reducing Taxes and Unlocking Value in 2014
Wed, Mar 05, 2014, 4:32 PM UTC
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Capital vs Profits Interests in an LLC or Partnership
Tue, Feb 11, 2014, 12:50 PM UTC
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A quick primer on "at will" employment, for employers.
Tue, Nov 19, 2013, 10:39 PM UTC
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Copyright Basics: Originality & Exclusivity
Tue, Oct 15, 2013, 9:57 PM UTC
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How an S Corporation can save you Money on Taxes
Wed, Oct 02, 2013, 12:40 PM UTC
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Recognizing Direct Trademark Infringement
Mon, Sep 23, 2013, 11:30 AM UTC
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The Marketer's Guide to Making Green Claims
Mon, Dec 03, 2012, 10:55 PM UTC
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It's not sexy, but procedure matters.
Mon, Nov 19, 2012, 3:00 PM UTC
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What is a Security?
Mon, Nov 12, 2012, 8:49 PM UTC
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On Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements
Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 8:37 PM UTC
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Comment #4689473
Dan Primack at Fortune puts out a daily newsletter called Term Sheet. It's focus is broader than startups and VCs. It also includes private equity and other institutions. But it's …

Tue, Oct 23, 2012, 6:27 PM UTC
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Comment #4689448
Venture Beat and Pando Daily are also good resources. All three tend to run the same stories within a few minutes of one another.

Tue, Oct 23, 2012, 6:24 PM UTC
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Spokeo's Fake Customer Reviews Result in $800,000 in FTC Sanctions
Tue, Oct 23, 2012, 2:22 PM UTC
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Are Wet T-Shirt Photos News? Hustler thinks so.
Mon, Sep 24, 2012, 12:58 PM UTC
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Mobile-App Marketing: New FTC Guidance
Wed, Sep 19, 2012, 6:57 PM UTC
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Advertising Law: FTC Disclosures are Required with Social-Media Testimonials
Mon, Sep 17, 2012, 9:41 PM UTC
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What's the (tax) basis?
Mon, Sep 10, 2012, 10:02 PM UTC
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Comment #4454357
Pash is right. No word yet on crowdfunding. It will be interesting to see how this change to the general-solicitation rules impacts the crowdfunding portion of the bill. The provis…

Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 12:55 PM UTC
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SEC Proposes New Rules for General Solicitation of Private Securities
Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 9:14 PM UTC
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SEC Delays General Solicitation Rules
Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 4:34 PM UTC
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Nuts and Bolts: How to Start a Company, Part 3 (LLC Operating Agreements))
Sun, Jun 24, 2012, 6:57 PM UTC
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Nuts and Bolts: How to Start a Company, Part 1 (Legal)
Wed, May 30, 2012, 2:50 AM UTC
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Fundable: Kickstarter for the Corporate Set. Use rewards to raise startup cash.
Tue, May 22, 2012, 2:14 PM UTC