The heralded Connecticut legislation that would have created a “pay for performance” regime for social innovation investment and funding preventive social programs with money invested by private investors has died. It never reached the floor of either chamber of the…
The Declining Price of Digital Storage
We all know the phrase “Big Data.” But when I received a tweet yesterday advising that I could buy a 3 terrabyte external hard drive for approximately $99, it just cemented what has come to be an obvious realization: computer…
CT Energy & Environmental Innovations
Unregistered “Finder” Crosses Line; PE Fund Slapped by SEC
Can My 501(c)(3) Lobby to Oppose Administrative Rules?
The answer is below. A common bit of legal advice that is frequently given to non-profit organizations formed as a 501(c)(3) is that the organization cannot lawfully engage in political lobbying activities on the federal, state or local level if…
Sales Taxes in Connecticut-lower than NY, about same as MA
Sales taxes are often overlooked in the dialogue about tax rates. In many states, the sales tax is allowed at both the state and local level—but not Connecticut. Which is why Connecticut has the 11th highest statewide tax among the…
