Business Law and Corporate Law

A newly published California decision, AVL Test Systems, Inc. v. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 28, 2026), is worth close attention for contractors, specialty trades, equipment suppliers...

An important Delaware case (Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Krafton, Inc.) puts a state-of-the art spin on buyer’s remorse following an M&A transaction and provides a roadmap of mistakes to avoid post-closing.

When business partners divide responsibilities, it is common for one partner to handle day-to-day operations while the other focuses on sales, clients, or strategy.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has submitted a proposal to rescind federal EEO reporting requirements, including EEO-1 through EEO-5 obligations and related demographic data collection. While this aligns with the Trump Administration's focus on reducing DEI initiatives, employers face uncertainty about whether 2026 reporting obligations remain in effect as the proposal undergoes the administrative rulemaking process.

Holland & Knight participated in the National Small Business Government Contractors Association (NSBGCA, formerly the National 8(a) Association) 2026...

Progress towards the SDGs remains uneven around the world. Geopolitical tensions, accelerating climate risks, and widening inequality continue...

On May 19, 2026, the SEC proposed amendments (Release No. 33-11419) that would significantly revise the public company filer status framework and related disclosure obligations.

We are delighted to share with you our latest “Leadership in the Law” discussion with Kevin O’Connor, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Lockheed Martin...

Green Street Advisors has revised its governance scoring methodology to penalize public REITs that use OP unit-based compensation, arguing it creates potential misalignment between management and shareholders.

Artificial intelligence tools can streamline board meeting documentation by transcribing discussions and generating minutes, but these conveniences create significant legal risks. When AI captures detailed records of confidential boardroom conversations, those materials may become discoverable in litigation, potentially exposing candid exchanges that directors assumed would remain private.

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