Business Law and Corporate Law

On 26 February 2026, the EU published Directive (EU) 2026/470 (the Omnibus I Directive). Adopted as part of the European Commission's (Commission) simplification agenda and after a year of debates and negotiations between the Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament, this text effectuates far-reaching changes to both the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).

A recent decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court highlights how commission‑based fuel arrangements can limit franchise liability when suppliers retain control over pricing and inventory.

Intellectual property licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to expand businesses and reach new markets. While they offer flexibility, they carry a frequently overlooked regulatory risk.

Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026, that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what's ahead for the workplace.

As the calendar starts anew, Q1 can be the perfect season to tighten corporate hygiene. A short, focused tune-up reduces risk, speeds audits and financings, prepares for the ongoing tax season, and sets a clean foundation...

Skadden's Executive Compensation and Benefits Group is pleased to provide you with its 2026 Compensation Committee Handbook. This year's handbook reflects important updates, including...

In this episode of In The Spotlight, John Meagher sits down with Raymond van Hulst, CEO of Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) to discuss Omni Bridgeway's half-year FY26 results and the key drivers of the Company's performance.

Fortune 500 companies recently received an important message from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: review your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives carefully.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a split decision, reversing a lower federal court's finding that two school employees lacked standing to bring a First Amendment claim against the school district.

For Outlander VC, people are the most critical factor in a startup's success. That founder-first philosophy shapes every investment decision the company makes.

A new, first-of-its-kind California law now requires certain venture capital funds to report anonymized demographic data about the founding teams of their portfolio companies.

In 2026, California's new Fair Investment Practices Venture Capital Companies Act ("FIPVCC") will require certain "Covered Entities," as defined under California law...