Business Law and Corporate Law

The National Futures Association has implemented significant regulatory changes affecting commodity interest market intermediaries, liberalizing requirements for both questionnaire submissions and branch office supervision. These amendments, effective in mid-2026, reshape compliance obligations for registered entities and their associated persons, potentially streamlining operational burdens while maintaining supervisory standards.

The 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown marks a significant shift in federal enforcement strategy, with Medicaid fraud emerging as the primary target and advanced data analytics becoming central to investigations. With 455 defendants charged in connection with over $6.5 billion in alleged false claims, the initiative reveals how enforcement agencies are deploying AI-powered tools and cross-border coordination to identify billing anomalies and patient harm schemes before traditional audits can detect them.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a significant policy reversal regarding the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, suspending enforcement for domestic entities while planning to narrow the scope to apply only to foreign reporting companies. This development follows FinCEN's earlier pause on enforcement and creates uncertainty about future compliance obligations.

Recent amendments to Mexico’s customs legislation has expanded these obligations to require importers to include additional information and documentation to the electronic file, the electronic value manifest (Manifestación de Valor) and also to share specific documents with the Mexican Customs broker.

On June 3, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” directing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to tighten importer eligibility, increase disclosure obligations, and expand enforcement measures across the U.S. import system.

In Clean-Co Systems, Inc. v. Enterprise Products Operating, LLC, Judge Grant Dorfman examined whether historical transactions under a master service agreement could be aggregated to meet the Texas Business Court's $5 million jurisdictional threshold for a "qualified transaction." The court's analysis focused on whether past invoices spanning over two decades were sufficiently "related" to a current payment dispute involving a single purchase order valued at approximately $688,000.

Nonprofit organizations face increased federal investigative scrutiny and must develop incident-response plans to protect themselves when law enforcement agents arrive with search warrants or subpoenas.

When a public charity is formed, the focus is often on the organization’s purpose, the application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and board structure. Another decision is just as important: whether the corporation...

A Colorado lawsuit challenges a donor-advised fund sponsor's decision to suspend advisory privileges over a $21 million fund, raising critical questions about the legal enforceability of donor advisory rights that families...

Recent amendments to Mexico’s customs legislation has expanded these obligations to require importers to include additional information and documentation to the electronic file, the electronic value manifest (Manifestación de Valor) and also to share specific documents with the Mexican Customs broker.

In Clean-Co Systems, Inc. v. Enterprise Products Operating, LLC, Judge Grant Dorfman examined whether historical transactions under a master service agreement could be aggregated to meet the Texas Business Court's $5 million jurisdictional threshold for a "qualified transaction." The court's analysis focused on whether past invoices spanning over two decades were sufficiently "related" to a current payment dispute involving a single purchase order valued at approximately $688,000.

Gallery closures and insolvencies in London and New York are creating unprecedented challenges for artists who face lost income, complex ownership disputes, and potential clawback claims. Understanding the legal framework around secured creditors, trust property, and proprietary claims becomes essential for artists seeking to protect their interests when galleries enter administration or liquidation.