Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

November 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Given the whirlwind that has been 2020, businesses will want to take stock and pay extra scrutiny in their review. If you need some advice on where to start, consider the following checklist and remember one piece of advice: organization is key.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

6 minute read

July 07, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

When running a game, the participants are not the only ones beholden to rules. Attorneys versed in this field of law know that in order to create a successful sweepstakes or contest, the business hosting such a game has the burden of ensuring all rules of the game are clear and it does not run afoul of any local, state or federal gaming laws.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

6 minute read

March 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

No matter where a business is in its life cycle, however, there are fairly new and unique ways to raise capital.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

7 minute read

February 07, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

When filming occurs on private property, a location agreement is a must, from the perspectives of both the production company and property owner.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

8 minute read

November 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Counseling clients in the entertainment industry, it is clear the road to success is a difficult one for those in the arts. It can take years for actors, musicians and others to reach a point where their efforts begin bringing in a notable return.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

5 minute read

July 22, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 501(c) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations engage in corporate restructuring, too, and these activities can be equally complex, bringing their own set of unique considerations.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

6 minute read

May 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

A group of friends with big ideas and little capital, now taking the first steps with a promising startup, will likely require a financial boost to get higher off the ground. Even an experienced entrepreneur might need some help with a new business. Enter a venture capitalist.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

7 minute read

March 12, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Raising capital for a business can be a challenge. Business owners often look to debt or equity financing in order to raise capital to fund the desired venture.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

7 minute read

February 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Despite the ghostly name, phantom stock is not quite as mysterious as it sounds. In essence, phantom stock is a deferred compensation plan that gives an employee a stake in a company's success without conferring an actual ownership interest in the company.

By Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

6 minute read

October 17, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Serving as a board member on a board of directors for a nonprofit organization can provide a chance to give back to a community or institution in a rewarding and impactful way.

By Patricia E. Farrell and Maxwell Briskman Stanfield

8 minute read