To “B” or Not To “B” a Benefit Corporation
September 13, 2024
Matt Devine (LAW ’16) co-authors a piece discussing why many early-stage entrepreneurs find incorporating as benefit corporations advantageous to their business and brand.
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Live Online CLE Program at Temple: “The Economics of Immigration”
December 4, 2023
On November 14, 2023, Temple Law School hosted a Live Online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, “The Economics of Immigration: How Current Law Does Not Meet the Reality of Modern Business in the U.S.,” led by Jonathan Grode (LAW ’08), U.S. Practice Director of Green and Spiegel, LLP. Grode highlighted the disconnect between modern US immigration law and America’s evolving economic needs across various industries. US immigration law is an issue that, despite demographic necessity and a few abortive reform attempts, has been largely overlooked by successive administrations. Professor Grode offered potential solutions for building more effective, rational immigration laws based on micro- and macro-economic factors.
Startups & Entrepreneurs: Options and Strategies for Funding Your Startup or Growth Company
A key aspect to a successful startup is identifying and acquiring the right kind of funding. The first step in determining what type of funding is right for your startup is understanding what kinds of funding are available. This article looks at 4 kinds of funding— bootstrapping, convertible security financings, equity financing, and crowdsourcing—and breaks down the pros and cons of each, so entrepreneurs can make the right decision for their startup or growth company.