Business Journey Partners

Introduction In the intricate world of investment structures, the myriad of templates, guidelines, and conventional wisdom available to investors and companies can often seem like an overbearing maze. Yet, when we strip away the layers of complexity, a fundamental truth emerges: it all boils down to the core conceptual factors driving the decisions. Imagine a…

In this episode, Nasir Pasha and Matt Staub explore the legal implications of Artificial Intelligence in the business world. They delve into the most talked-about issue of 2023: AI and its impact on the legal landscape. Although AI isn’t necessarily a new topic, it has many unanswered questions in the legal world. Nasir and Matt…

In this episode, Attorney Nasir Pasha and Attorney Matt Staub delve deep into the complexities of mass layoffs and offer valuable insights, real-life examples, and practical advice to employers grappling with the aftermath of such challenging situations. Nasir and Matt emphasize the critical importance of effective communication when executing mass layoffs. They stress the need…

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, businesses scrambled to adapt to the new reality it presented. In this blog post, we dive into the case of Goldman Sachs, a financial services giant, to examine their response to the crisis and the lessons other businesses can learn from their return-to-office strategy. From prioritizing employee…

After being pummeled by Hans Neimann with a lawsuit against the website and its executive Daniel Rensch, Chess.com has updated its user agreement as of November 18, 2022. The last change according to the Internet Archive was on April 21, 2022. Needless to say, there were some interesting changes. Companies’ User Agreements Companies change their…

Full Podcast Transcript NASIR: Finally, my two favorite worlds have collided – both the law and the chess – right here at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Windy day. We have some background noise – ambient noise. What are the two worlds that collided? Well, Hans Neimann has sued Magnus Carlsen for defamation in one…

Through a five-round championship bout, Matt travels to Texas from California to determine which state is better for business. Will it be a knockout with a clear winner or will it go to the scorecards?

Whether it be the name, logo, or both, brand recognition can be a major contributor to a company’s overall value. Sometimes companies invest significant money and time to develop their brands, while other times it may be an afterthought. Either way, sufficient legal due diligence for a given brand is critical to the longevity of…

Whether you are buying or selling a business, the transaction goes through the same steps. However, they are viewed from different perspectives. Sellers may not want to fully disclose all the blind spots while Buyers will want otherwise. Nasir and Matt battle it out in this Buyer vs. Seller to determine who has the advantage!…

When it comes to Restrictive Covenants, employers are fighting to keep their company safe while employees may use them to their advantage. Keep listening to find out if the Employer or the Employee wins this battle. Round 1: Trade Secrets A company’s trade secrets encompass a whole range of information and are one of the…

“We don’t have enough testing!” This appeal by government officials and public health advisors echoed in virtually every Zoom conference call and family bubble dinner tables. March 2020, the beginning for most of us, started the demand for bringing testing on-demand. Countries like South Korea had led the charge on a per-capita basis early in…

With an influx of businesses shifting to or adding subscription-based components to their business models, states have followed suit in applying more stringent laws that these businesses must adhere to. Vermont and New York are just a couple examples of states that have added significant guidelines in recent years that subscription-based businesses must follow, with…