Business Law and Corporate Law

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.

On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.”

Understanding the H-2B prevailing wage requirement is critical for employers participating in the seasonal worker visa program. This resource breaks down how prevailing wages are calculated, why they vary by occupation and location, and what compliance obligations employers must meet to successfully petition for H-2B workers while effectively managing labor costs.

Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require Department of Defense review of private equity acquisitions in the defense sector, raising questions about the future regulatory landscape for investment in the Defense Industrial Base.

Corporate leaders rushing to adopt AI often attempt piecemeal governance approaches, but this strategy is proving untenable as AI becomes embedded across business functions and regulatory requirements intensify globally. Organizations must establish comprehensive, systematic AI governance frameworks that connect strategy, policy, and process to manage operational risks, meet evolving compliance obligations, and maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly complex legal landscape.

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on implementation guidelines for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), presenting a critical opportunity for businesses and stakeholders to shape how the directive's requirements...

On May 29, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a stay of a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging Texas’ anti-ESG law, Senate Bill 13 (“SB 13”), allowing the law to remain in effect pending appeal.

New York LLCs without operating agreements are as common as noodles in Naples. Most function just fine without one. Their members just rely upon the statutory default rules found in the New York Limited Liability...

Two recent First Department decisions illuminate the veil-piercing doctrine's application in New York, specifically examining what constitutes sufficient "fraud or wrong" to justify disregarding corporate form for liability purposes. These rulings apply and refine the established two-prong test for veil-piercing, offering critical insights for commercial litigation practitioners navigating corporate liability questions.

As cross-border M&A activity between the United States and the Netherlands continues to grow, understanding how representations and warranties insurance functions in both jurisdictions has become essential for dealmakers. Recent court decisions in both countries are now shaping how RWI policies are drafted, disclosed, and claimed, revealing critical differences in market maturity and legal interpretation that can make or break a transaction.