Articles by Sarah Edgecomb
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Tax Issues for Foreign Researchers
Many scientists who visit the United States for the purpose of engaging in research, training or studying are able to benefit from tax exemptions set...
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The ins and outs of J1 Visas
Many foreign-born scientists, medical doctors, mathematicians and engineers who enter the United States for training or education will, at one time or another, hold J-1...
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LLC vs. C corp vs. S corp
One of the most pressing issues that early-stage entrepreneurs face is the question of what type of legal entity to form for their business. The...
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Innovation Act – Will It Address the Patent Troll Problem?
The patent system was established hundreds of years ago to “promote the useful arts”. A patent confers to an inventor the ability to exclude others...
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Crowdfund Your Startup: The JOBS Act Explained in Plain English
The is a 2012 securities reform law targeted at easing the flow of capital to startups and new public companies. For aspiring tech entrepreneurs, the...
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STEM graduates: What immigration reform means to you
As legislators in Washington battle over foreign policy and the federal budget, the most significant policy struggle of the spring and summer still looms in...
