Business Law and Corporate Law

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Slovenia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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ISS and Glass Lewis generally publish changes to their proxy voting policies around this time of year.

The Commercial Court has ruled the "Shareholder Rule," which allowed shareholders access to privileged company documents, is unjustifiable and should no longer be applied. This expands companies' ability to withhold privileged documents from shareholders, affecting shareholder claims.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces sweeping changes to Companies House, enhancing enforcement powers and mandating transparency. Key updates include identity verification, stricter corporate governance, and higher filing fees, with further reforms due by 2025...

Nature-related litigation is gaining momentum, holding businesses accountable for biodiversity loss and environmental harm. Claims focus on due diligence, shareholder actions, and anti-money laundering, urging firms to strengthen risk management and disclosure practices for sustainability compliance and competitive advantage.

On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act).

The new service replaces the previous State and Territory systems and is administered and managed by ASIC.

A couple of quick observations resulting from a quick read of a "standard" founder vesting agreement.

Food and Beverage recorded the highest failure rate of all industries in October 2024.

M&A in the franchise industry requires meticulous due diligence, financial transparency, strategic planning, and careful post-merger integration to ensure regulatory compliance, stakeholder alignment, and long-term success.

A recent decision of the Federal Court, Trial Division in Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC v. DJB (2024 FC 1592) provides guidance on the question of special circumstances that can excuse an absence...