Steven Davidoff Solomon

The risk of a billion-dollar valuation in Silicon Valley

Steven Davidoff Solomon writes for The New York Times, September 22, 2015

Higher valuations create higher expectations, and failure to meet them can set off a downward spiral and a forced sale. In that event, the venture capitalists are paid first, leaving “unicorpses” in their wake and the founders with nothing.

Uber case highlights outdated worker protection laws

Steven Davidoff Solomon writes for The New York Times, September 15, 2015

This case truly highlights the outdated nature of workers’ laws in America, not just around what it means to work for someone, but also what benefits and protections American workers need whether they are a contractor, employee or provider of services.

Lawyers, funds and money in toxic Irish stew

Steven Davidoff Solomon writes for The New York Times, July 14, 2015

An unfolding scandal in Northern Ireland has cast a harsh light on what can happen when a private equity firm goes trolling for distressed assets and a big return. It is a toxic mix of money, lawyers, politicians and the continued wreckage of the financial crisis.