Business Law and Corporate Law

The Idaho Supreme Court's decision in Hyde v. Oxarango establishes critical boundaries for business owners in family enterprises and closely held entities. When limited partners challenged transactions involving control transfers and property purchases, the Court reinforced fundamental principles about who can sue when a company is allegedly harmed.

Nossaman LLP's Compliance Notes newsletter delivers essential updates on regulatory developments, legal requirements, and compliance strategies affecting businesses across multiple industries.

You built something real. Now you want to get paid: whether through acquisition, fundraise, or IPO. But a few preventable mistakes can crater your valuation or kill a deal entirely.

Founders and early-stage investors often spend months negotiating deal terms like valuation and governance rights, only to discover years later that they overlooked one of the most valuable economic provisions: whether their stock qualifies for the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) capital gain exclusion under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202.

Early-stage startups have three primary methods to raise capital: convertible notes, SAFEs, and equity financing rounds. Each option carries different levels of complexity and suits different stages of company growth. Understanding the mechanics of convertible notes—including valuation caps, discount rates, and conversion triggers—is essential for founders navigating their first fundraising decisions.

Entrepreneur and investor Allie Persitz shares insights on scaling founder-led businesses, from finding product-market fit to building values-driven teams. Drawing from her experience growing Dynamic Events and founding Hubb, she discusses navigating market shifts, learning from failure, and leveraging strategic partnerships to sustain long-term growth.

A federal court in New York's Eastern District has ruled on a franchisor's trade secret claims against a former franchisee who allegedly retained confidential operations materials after termination.

Operating a business across state lines requires careful attention to foreign entity registration requirements. While maintaining an office or employing workers in another state almost certainly triggers registration obligations...

Buying a franchise requires careful evaluation of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), a standardized legal document that reveals the true costs, restrictions, and risks behind the opportunity. This comprehensive guide examines the critical sections that determine whether a franchise investment will succeed or fail, from hidden fees and supplier markups to territory protections and renewal rights that can transfer your business value back to the franchisor.

High-profile individuals and professional athletes face growing privacy risks as their real estate holdings, business interests, and financial information become increasingly accessible through public records.

In this tax exemption dispute, the D.C. Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the District of Columbia, holding that the 2021 deed conveying residential property from an irrevocable trust...

Michael Clear and Kenley Stark explore the intricate legal, financial, and logistical challenges that art collectors encounter throughout the entire lifecycle of ownership. From acquisition documentation and title verification to insurance, storage, and eventual transfer, they reveal the sophisticated planning required to protect both the artwork and the collector's investment.