Business Law and Corporate Law

Many organizations have access to large volumes of spend data, but fragmented systems, inconsistent information, limited market intelligence, and a lack of systematic processes often make it difficult to translate visibility into measurable savings.

The FDIC Board's September 17 meeting introduced two significant proposed rules that would reshape bank merger review timelines and extend interstate parity protections to state banks operating without physical branches in host states. The proposals establish new processing categories for merger applications with defined decision timeframes, while addressing how state banks can achieve regulatory parity with national banks when serving customers across state lines without maintaining branch locations.

On September 17, the FDIC Board of Directors approved a proposed rule that would substantially revise the agency’s framework for reviewing merger transactions under the Bank Merger Act.

Delaware's General Corporation Law has undergone three years of significant amendments addressing conflicted transactions, stockholder rights, and corporate governance mechanics. The 2024-2026 changes create new statutory safe harbors, resolve certificate interpretation issues, and respond to Court of Chancery decisions that had disrupted established transactional practices.

On September 11, 2026, the FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC, and NCUA (together, the “Agencies”) issued proposed third-party risk management guidance (the “TPRM Guidance”) outlining a principles-based approach designed to assist banks and credit unions (together, “institutions”) in tailoring their third-party risk management practices to the risks of individual relationships.

When it comes to employee terminations, documentation and process can be just as important as the ultimate decision.

The EEOC has shifted its enforcement priorities to focus on what it terms "DEI-related discrimination" cases, fundamentally changing how employers must approach diversity initiatives.

In this episode of Coffee Chats with WIN, hosts Jessica Stewart and Lauren Russell sit down with Lesley Adamo, Vice Chair of the Tax Group and New York Office Managing Partner at Lowenstein Sandler. Lesley shares her journey into tax law, the pivotal advice that shaped her path to partnership while balancing family life, and why bringing your authentic self to work matters.

Colorado regulates marijuana businesses through the state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), while local jurisdictions retain separate licensing and regulatory authority over marijuana businesses within their boundaries. The current Colorado Marijuana Rules are codified at 1 CCR 212-3 (version effective January 5, 2026). Because state rules, forms, fee schedules, and local ordinances can change, applicants should confirm relevant requirements before filing or closing a transaction.

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public input on implementing Executive Order 14421, which grants sweeping authority to restrict foreign-produced electric equipment in the nation's bulk-power system. With broad implications for utilities, manufacturers, and energy infrastructure projects, stakeholders have until October 9, 2026, to shape regulations that could fundamentally alter supply chains and equipment procurement across the electric grid.

The transportation and logistics sector faces an unprecedented convergence of digital transformation and cyber threats as AI-enabled operations, autonomous vehicles, and connected infrastructure move from pilot programs to large-scale deployment. With regulatory frameworks rapidly evolving across the EU, United States, and Asia-Pacific regions, organizations must navigate complex cybersecurity, data governance, and AI compliance requirements while managing an expanding attack surface.

The U.S. government has dramatically expanded Iran-related sanctions through new sectoral determinations, entity designations, and the suspension of key authorizations, while simultaneously targeting third-country financial institutions that facilitate Iranian transactions. These measures significantly broaden secondary sanctions risks across aviation, digital assets, gold, shipping, and technology sectors, marking a comprehensive escalation in economic pressure against Iran and its international networks.