Business Law and Corporate Law

In C.S. v. Brick Recycling Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division vacated a trial court decision requiring the disclosure of documents relating to an attorney-led workplace investigation into sexual harassment. In doing so, the court provided important guidance on the discoverability of documents relating to such investigations.

The D.C. Circuit's landmark decision in United States v. Navarro establishes that only the president or an authorized designee may invoke executive privilege in response to congressional subpoenas, fundamentally reshaping the obligations of current and former government officials. This comprehensive analysis examines the constitutional foundations of congressional investigative power, enforcement mechanisms ranging from criminal contempt to civil litigation, and the critical defenses available to subpoena r

New York courts issued significant estate litigation rulings this spring, addressing undue influence claims, attorney-client privilege protections, and the admission of lost wills. These decisions clarify important procedural and substantive standards for estate practitioners navigating complex probate disputes.

Patsy Doerr, Chief People & Culture Officer at LRN, joins Lowenstein Sandler's Real Talk podcast to share her extensive experience in driving inclusive leadership initiatives and building ethical workplace cultures across global organizations. The conversation explores her career journey and the critical elements needed to advance inclusion, talent development, and leadership in today's corporate environment.

The ICC International Court of Arbitration has reached a historic milestone with its 30,000th case registration in 2025, while simultaneously introducing groundbreaking rule changes that eliminate mandatory terms of reference for the first time in over a century. What do these developments mean for the future of international arbitration, and how are gender diversity initiatives reshaping the composition of arbitral tribunals?

A divided Eleventh Circuit panel has affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's Stop WOKE Act from restricting classroom instruction at public universities, finding the law's viewpoint-based limitations likely violate the First Amendment. The court rejected Florida's argument that professors' classroom speech constitutes government speech subject to unrestricted state control, instead emphasizing the special constitutional status of academic freedom and open inquiry in higher education. While the

The judgment examines in detail the authorisation mechanics, valuation integrity and director conduct issues that arise when a GP-led continuation fund transaction goes wrong

This advisory examines the lifecycle of a typical special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) through its initial public offering, highlighting current market trends, sponsor economics, SEC disclosure requirements, Nasdaq listing developments, and the practical considerations that shape today's SPAC transactions.

A California appellate court has ruled that Delaware corporations with principal operations in California cannot use exclusive forum selection clauses to avoid the state's broader shareholder inspection rights, even when their bylaws designate Delaware as the exclusive forum for internal affairs disputes. The decision creates uncertainty for Delaware corporations operating in California and raises questions about the interplay between forum selection provisions and state public policy protections for minori

CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing discusses how persistence of returns, disciplined manager selection, and rigorous diligence define success in today's private markets. He shares insights on continuation vehicles, the power law dynamics driving venture capital returns, and identifies founder-owned businesses and AI infrastructure as key sources of future growth.

In this episode of Private Market Talks, CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing joins partner Howard Beber to explain how persistence of returns, disciplined manager selection, and rigorous diligence define success in today's market.

Aurelia Edwards, co-founder and general partner of Edin Capital, discusses her transition from startup founder to venture capital fund manager and explains why not every startup should pursue unicorn status. She shares insights on supporting founders with investment strategies that align with their actual business goals rather than forcing them into a Silicon Valley mold, while emphasizing the importance of understanding regional markets and generating both financial returns and community impact.