Business Law and Corporate Law

Explore the intersection of venture capital and private equity through growth equity investments, navigate the emerging scrutiny around ghost job postings and hiring transparency, and understand the implications of proposed federal legislation targeting private equity involvement in physician practices through management service organizations.

Vermont's Act 133 imposes new restrictions on private equity and hedge fund involvement in health care facilities, limiting investor control over clinical decisions while requiring detailed ownership disclosures to state regulators. The law creates significant compliance obligations for investors and operators, including an initial reporting deadline of March 1, 2027, and ongoing disclosure requirements for ownership changes.

Lowenstein attorneys and business services professionals share how pro bono work has enhanced their legal expertise and interpersonal abilities through direct client engagement, court experience, and cross-departmental collaboration. The discussion reveals how serving vulnerable clients at nonprofit organizations develops critical skills in empathy, creative problem-solving, and clear communication that translate across all areas of legal practice.

When does the 30-day removal deadline begin for Texas Business Court jurisdiction when counterclaims, rather than the original petition, first exceed the $5 million threshold? Judge Melissa Andrews addressed this critical timing question in a September 2026 ruling that may reshape how businesses and practitioners approach removal strategy when counterclaims alter the stakes of litigation.

On October 1, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) issued Directive 26-12: Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud (Directive), instructing prosecutors to take an “aggressive, all-tools approach” to investigating and prosecuting alleged fraud related to healthcare, government contracts, tax, and international trade.

A Delaware Court of Chancery decision enforces a California forum selection clause in an employment agreement, requiring breach of fiduciary duty claims to be litigated outside Delaware. The ruling interprets Section 122(18) of the Delaware General Corporation Law as permitting stockholder agreements to designate non-Delaware forums for fiduciary duty disputes, marking a significant shift in Delaware corporate law.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first Section 21(a) report in eight years, examining whether members of Climate Action 100+ violated beneficial ownership reporting requirements during the 2021 ExxonMobil proxy contest. While declining to bring enforcement action, the SEC expressed serious concerns about coordinated engagement practices and vote flagging that may constitute group formation...

Shareholder activism in the utility sector has intensified as prominent activist funds increasingly engage with utilities to influence strategy, capital allocation, and leadership. This analysis examines the structural and market dynamics shaping campaigns in the utilities sector, the interaction between activism and regulatory frameworks, and offers practical guidance for utilities preparing for activism in 2027 and beyond.

On August 26, 2026, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury published FAQs addressing certain critical components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) wellness program rules. The FAQs were welcomed by employers, as the HIPAA wellness program rules have been the subject of more than 80 class action lawsuits claiming that wellness programs imposing premium surcharges for tobacco use violate the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

The increased federal estate tax exemption under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may have reduced the number of estates subject to federal estate tax, but for married New York residents, credit shelter trusts remain an important planning consideration.

When it comes to estate planning, even the rich and famous are not immune to costly mistakes. This examination of celebrity estate planning mishaps reveals how iconic figures have fallen victim to oversights leading to legal battles, unintended heirs, and millions in tax losses, offering valuable lessons for legal professionals and individuals alike.

Joshua S. Rubenstein of Katten's Private Wealth Department co-authored a chapter in the newly released third edition of the American Bar Association's comprehensive guide to international estate planning. The publication addresses the growing complexity of cross-border wealth management as families and assets increasingly span multiple jurisdictions. Written by leading international practitioners and tax professionals, the guide provides essential insights for lawyers, fiduciaries, family office professiona