Business Law and Corporate Law

Five women attorneys from Fennemore Law examine how mentorship and sponsorship shape career advancement for women lawyers in Idaho, distinguishing between guidance that develops skills and advocacy that opens doors to leadership opportunities.

Federal contractors face imminent compliance deadlines as the administration implements a comprehensive enforcement framework targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has unveiled its National Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029, marking a dramatic shift in priorities under the Trump administration.

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.

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.

In 2023, Texas enacted sweeping reforms to its judicial system by creating a specialized business court structure designed to handle complex commercial disputes. The reform established the Texas Business Courts as specialized trial courts and created a new appellate body—the Fifteenth Court of Appeals—to hear appeals from those cases

The Supreme Court agreed to hear FS Credit Opportunities Corp., et al. v. Saba Capital Master fund, et al. to resolve whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Act) allows private parties to bring lawsuits against registered investment companies to rescind contracts (including corporate bylaws) that allegedly violate the Act.

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.

New York State has enacted a controversial annual surcharge on high-value residential properties in New York City that do not serve as primary residences, targeting owners of second homes...