Business Law and Corporate Law

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...

A New Jersey federal court ruled that an exclusive reseller agreement for law enforcement training curricula may constitute a franchise relationship under state law, despite the parties never using the term "franchise."

Peter Sluka wrote a month ago about Matter of Lin v Sun ___ AD3d ___ (2026 NY Slip Op 02065 [1st Dept Apr. 7, 2026]). In Lin, the First Department unanimously rejected a petitioner-appellant’s claim she acquired...

Africa has become a focal point where geopolitical tensions between Western states, China and Russia, increased political instability and the global scramble for critical minerals intersect. These forces drive high‑stakes investor-state disputes, many of which take place before arbitral tribunals.

On May 15, 2026, the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) released proposed regulations implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 1415 which took effect on January 1, 2026 (see our prior posts here and here). The new legislation expands the state’s health care material change transaction notice (MCN) process and requires private equity groups, hedge funds, management services organizations (MSOs), and certain newly created entities to give OHCA direct notice of proposed material change transactions involving a health care entity.

On May 28, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation of Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), two of Brazil’s largest criminal organizations, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), and the U.S. Department of State’s intent to designate both groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), effective June 5, 2026.

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.

WilmerHale is pleased to present its 2026 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports, offering a comprehensive analysis of activity and trends across the capital markets lifecycle.

A New Jersey federal court ruled that an exclusive reseller agreement for law enforcement training curricula may constitute a franchise relationship under state law, despite the parties never using the term "franchise."

Early transparency around costs, infrastructure constraints, and permitting considerations can serve as a competitive advantage in major economic development projects. Drawing on real-world development scenarios, this piece highlights how proactive disclosure and infrastructure planning can help manage risk, protect project timelines, and build trust among companies, communities, and stakeholders.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used by businesses, often without the knowledge or direction of their counsel. A recent federal court decision, United States v. Heppner...