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Plug and Play’s Tech Center, Smart Cities, Hosts Corporate Law Expert David Muchow on “The 10 Killer Mistakes that Startups Make”

Plug and Play, the ultimate innovation platform, connects the best technology with major corporations. Corporate law and startup expert, David Muchow, recently presented a web program for it on “The 10 Killer Mistakes That Startups Make and How to Avoid Them.” Key topics:

• Where did my Equity go?
• Bad Personnel Decisions
• Misuse of Professionals and Reducing Legal Fees
• Great Product but No Market
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Muchowlaw is Legal Counsel & Associate Producer to the New PBS Film, “When My Time Comes,” with NPR’s Diane Rehm

“When My Time Comes” is a new PBS film released in April, 2021. In it, NPR’s award winning reporter, Diane Rehm, investigates the controversial national movement known as medical aid in dying. This is a balanced and valuable look at the options for dying with dignity. For more information, click here. 

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President-Elect Biden Should Appoint a Presidential Commission on the Election

Want to bring America back together? Use the healing power of facts. President-elect Biden should appoint a Presidential Commission on the 2020 Election. It should include a detailed discussion of the Truths vs. the Claims/Myths in the election that have undermined millions of Americans' belief in a fair election.  

This could be a valuable, credible, factual, historical, and teaching reference tool. The Commission could be Chaired by Chief Justice Roberts, include highly respected Democrats and Republicans, academics, and attorneys. 

#bidenharris2020 #election2020 #conspiracy

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COVID-19 is putting stress on business and startups 

Are you and your partners protected from a downturn due to the coronavirus? Now’s the time to review your business strategies, Muchowlaw can help. 

Afghan Subcontractor wins Right to Proceed Against Army in $1.8M Case

David Muchow, Muchowlaw, counsel to Afghan Azimi Group (ASCT), announced that the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) has overruled the Army’s motion to dismiss certain claims against ASCT, a small business contractor that built police stations in Afghanistan in 2013 during the war. The Army promised to pay ASCT for its services but never has paid more than a fraction of its $1.8M invoices. ARTICLE in Law360

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BCSE and Bloomberg New Energy Finance Release the 2020 Clean Energy Fact Book

It’s perhaps the best, single, authoritative source on clean energy—filled with facts and charts. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) have released the 2020 Fact Book on Clean Energy at a press conference in DC. David Muchow is General Counsel to BCSE and on the Board of Directors.

Would you want the President or Attorney General to personally intervene in your criminal case for political reasons?

I wouldn’t.  That’s why, as a former DOJ prosecutor and Special Asst. to the Asst. Atty. General, Criminal Division, I have joined with over 2,000 DOJ former prosecutors and officials to support efforts to prevent political interference in criminal cases.

Justice must be impartially administered and never used for political retribution. I’ve signed on to the following statement by democracynow.org calling for the end of this practice by President Trump and Attorney General Barr which subverts the rule of law and American’s faith in the fair administration of justice.  No thumb should be on the scales of equal justice for all.  And, our institutions are only as strong as the citizens who will work to uphold their integrity. 

At the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Dr. James McHenry, delegate from Maryland said to Ben Franklin:

"Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?”
Franklin’s Answer:  “A Republic, if you can keep it.”

Sincerely,
David Muchow, Muchowlaw

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Muchowlaw is Counsel to Upcoming Public Television Film, “When My Time Comes”

A new book, “When My Time Comes,” by NPR’s award-winning investigative reporter, Diane Rehm, with a forward by John Grisham, has just been released by Knopf. It provides a balanced and in-depth look at the right to die movement in America. The movie version, produced by Fab Films, with Joe Fab, Producer, Director, Writer; and Diane Naughton, Executive Producer, is forthcoming. David Muchow, Muchowlaw, is an Associate Producer and Counsel to Fab Films. Visit the movie's website: When My Time Comes. 

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Muchowlaw: Counsel to Vizions of Rock – an Online Media Company with Content Around Rock Bands and Music

Muchowlaw, corporate business and legal experts, is counsel to Vizions of Rock (VOR). Dave Muchow, Managing partner, notes that VOR is using Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and website pages as distribution channels for a slate of free and pay-per-view online scripted and reality series following the struggles and successes of emerging Rock Bands. Watch this on VizionsofRock.com.

Startup Law and Business Expert Dave Muchow at GMU’s Mason Enterprise Center

Dave Muchow, startup expert and serial entrepreneur, presented a program at Mason Enterprise Center on “The Jungle Guide for Startups: How to Prevent Startup Suicide!” Muchow, who has helped hundreds of startups, has found that there are a handful of reasons why startups often fail. If you can avoid those, then you have a much better chance of surviving the difficult first year as a new company.

Muchowlaw Sues Army Under Contract Disputes Act - Afghan Military Contractor not Paid for his Work.

Our firm represents an Afghan subcontractor in a dispute under the Contracts Disputes Act (CDA) against the US Army over the alleged failure of the Army to pay for construction work done in Afghanistan. Muchowlaw has 15 years of experience as a government contractor in bidding for contracts, handling disputes, and contract negotiations.

We’re a Socially Responsible Firm

Want a law firm that cares about social issues?
Climate change, the environment — even helping parents who want to age in place in their family home. Muchowlaw is pleased to represent companies, non-profits and foundations committed to solving the major issues affecting our planet. We provide critical legal support, so they can focus on what they do best — working to improve lives.
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David Muchow, startup expert, on preventing "Startup Suicide™"

At Bethesda Green, the Maryland startup incubator, Dave Muchow, the startup expert, who has counseled hundreds of startups, discussed some key reasons why startups fail. “Don’t fall into any of these traps or you could be one of those 80% of startups that commit Startup Suicide™ in the first year,” says Dave. Key traps to avoid:

• Where did my Equity Go?
• Bad Personnel Decisions - 'My Brother is a terrible CFO'
• Misuse of Professionals and High Legal Fees
• Great Product, no Market
• I lost my Intellectual Property by Blogging and Can’t get Up!
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Muchowlaw as Expert Counsel for an Energy Company Asset Acquisition.
Our firm represented a gas and electric energy company as outside counsel in an acquisition of customers from another company. This involved structuring the asset purchase, and a wide range of financial, legal and regulatory matters, and negotiations.

Want to boost your startup or other business to success?
"Successful Entrepreneurship and continual business growth takes a lot more than business plans and slide decks," says David Muchow, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service (SFS). Muchow teaches Law, Business & Entrepreneurship.

Some startups and more mature companies simply stop innovating after creating a company from a business plan and investor presentation. But in the real world, many more skills are necessary to be successful, such as understanding some basics of corporate law and more, including:

• What are the Federal and state laws on raising capital?
• Can a company operate both as a for profit and non-profit enterprise?
• What about intellectual property -- can blogging destroy my chance to get a patent?
  >>> Click for the webinar, "What Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property," hosted by the Clean Energy Business Network.
• How do I divide up equity?
• When can I do things myself and when do I need a lawyer?
• How can I cut my legal costs?
• And how should I structure US and international venture capital deals? Muchowlaw has advised hundreds of startups and other growing companies. We’re here to help!
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