Setting up a hedge fund used to be so easy that almost anyone could complete the process for about $500 (not including staff or a prime brokerage, but still). Post-crisis, the landscape has a changed a bit, and Riveles Law Group has put together a brief guide on what’s involved in setting up shop for yourself. Realistically, if any fund manager hopefuls are reading this for tips instead of just contacting a lawyer, you can count me as deeply concerned. But now that hedge funds have gained mainstream acceptance as an important part of most portfolios it’s important to know…