Business Law and Corporate Law

When hiring creators to develop copyrighted works for your business, understanding the critical differences between assignments, licenses, and work-for-hire agreements can mean the difference between owning...

The SEC has proposed allowing public companies to choose semiannual reporting instead of quarterly filings, marking a potential sea change in disclosure requirements.

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a 279-page proposed rule that would allow eligible domestic reporting companies to replace quarterly...

The UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance for charities to use the new charitable purposes soft opt-in for electronic marketing.

This is an overview of the steps to establish a section 501(c)(3) organization that is exempt from paying income tax (including both a private foundation and an operating charitable...

The Greenville Community Shelter serves the homeless and those at risk of homelessness by providing safe housing, and assisting them in developing a long-term plan that leads to self-sufficiency.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems' Chief Legal Officer David Tressler shares his unique perspective on leading legal teams in cutting-edge technology companies, from autonomous vehicles at Waymo to commercial fusion energy. His approach to team motivation through strategic planning and prioritization offers valuable lessons for legal leaders navigating complex regulatory environments while supporting rapid business growth.

As discussed in our March 31 bulletin, Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”) instructed federal agencies to prohibit contractors and subcontractors from engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”)...

As organizations navigate the evolving human capital landscape, board oversight must now address three critical areas: the use of AI in HR processes, the management of employee free speech on societal matters, and the complexities of conflicting employment laws across global jurisdictions.

Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers substantial tax benefits for qualified small business stock (QSBS) holders, allowing exclusion of gains up to $10 million or more per taxpayer. Strategic gifting of QSBS shares to family members, trusts, and other entities can multiply these exclusions, potentially sheltering tens of millions in capital gains from federal taxation while navigating complex timing, gift tax, and trust structure considerations.

When life forces the question of exiting your LLC—through death, divorce, disability, or departure—the difference between a clean exit and financial disaster lies in your operating agreement's transfer provisions.

Earlier this week, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management and Division of Corporation Finance recently provided guidance regarding pooled employer plans (PEPs), which are defined contribution retirement plans...