Business Law and Corporate Law

As I have written in the past, and repeat here, the statutes and judge-made law governing disputes among co-owners of closely held entities can vary significantly from state to state.

In our previous post, we discussed the reverse merger as a viable pathway for struggling microcap operating listed public companies and private companies seeking to become public.

On April 8, 2026, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) agreed that it would not object to a foreign issuer’s...

WilmerHale's 2025 Venture Capital Report provides comprehensive analysis of US venture capital financing trends, examining SAFE financings, mega-rounds, and the impact of recent legislation on qualified small-business stock. The report explores convertible note terms, venture capital financing structures, and key factors shaping the venture capital landscape in the coming year.

The Department of the Treasury's recent notice of proposed rulemaking opens a strategic pathway for stablecoin issuers by defining when state regulatory regimes may substitute for federal oversight under the GENIUS Act.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued its first major update to the Enforcement Manual in nearly a decade, fundamentally transforming the Wells process through which enforcement actions...

On Dec. 19, 2025, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China approved the Regulations on Commercial Mediation (New Regulations), creating the country’s first dedicated administrative framework for commercial mediation. This milestone follows the May 2025 launch of the International Organization for Mediation—the world's first permanent intergovernmental organization dedicated to mediating international disputes, initiated by China and headquartered in Hong Kong.

Oklahoma becomes the 21st state to enact comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation with the Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act, effective January 1, 2027. The law grants Oklahoma residents new rights over their personal data while imposing affirmative obligations on businesses that collect and process consumer information.

Who purchases charged-off debt, and how do these transactions actually work? This episode explores the specialized world of debt buyers, examining how they evaluate portfolios through legal...

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) made several changes to the federal income tax rules for charitable giving that apply beginning with the 2026 tax year. The new framework keeps the basic structure of the federal charitable deduction rules...

The False Claims Act (FCA) is the single-most powerful tool for rooting out fraud against the US government, and any nonprofit that receives federal funds should ensure compliance is integrated...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the operational and financial landscape of virtually every sector, nonprofit organizations are no exception. From AI-powered donor outreach platforms to automated grant management...