There seems to be a movement afoot by our government to put the hammer down on "patent trolls." These are institutions or funds which purchase patents with the intention of going after alleged infringers of those patents. There is story after story of groups which...
It’s an almost overused phrase to say, “communication is key.” Without good interaction with your employees, frustration and resentment can develop. And great leaders are the ones who avoid raising their voice. As with children, sometimes a stern disappointing look will do more than screaming....
The US House of Representatives has introduced a bill to permit simplified broker-dealer registration by "M&A brokers," intermediaries who focus on putting companies together. Previously they have had to go through an expensive registration process and the significant costs and burdens of maintaining their status...
Tomorrow we celebrate Father's Day here in the US. A cynic, of course, looks at days like this as one of the "Hallmark holidays" that are artificial and just meant to fuel our economy as everyone buys stuff to show Dad how much we appreciate...
As I try to be slightly ahead of the curve I am here to say that much is about to change in the world of technology in the 10 or so years to come. Namely: thanks in part to Apple’s dive into the speech recognition...
The ABA Journal reports that the law school graduating class of 2012 had it pretty much as bad as the 2011 folks when it comes to finding work. Fully nine months after graduation only a little more than half of the new grads had a job...
People have been asking when my next appearances are, so here you go! If you want more information on either of these, shoot me an email at dfeldman@richardsonpatel.com. June 19 - Financial Executives International Long Island Chapter, 6-9PM, The Royalton at the Roslyn Country Club, Roslyn,...
One of those emails that goes around says, “If you remember this stuff you were raised in the 1930s to the 1970s..” One that always sticks out to me: “Little league had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn’t had to deal...
New York federal Judge William H. Pauley III may have started the end of most unpaid internships. In a decision yesterday, he ruled in favor of two Fox movie interns who were emptying garbage and getting coffee for no money. He basically followed US Department...
When you hire in an entrepreneurial company, you are ultimately building a family. This is a huge responsibility, as it affects the type of work environment you will have. Looking inward to decide what type of manager you are is important in this process. Are...