United States: Corporate/Commercial Law

Florida has significantly expanded its regulatory framework governing charitable organizations, introducing new restrictions on solicitations from foreign terrorist organizations and material support to domestic terrorist organizations. These changes create heightened compliance obligations for nonprofits operating in or soliciting contributions from Florida residents, requiring enhanced due diligence procedures and careful vetting of both donors and grant recipients.

Explore how intentional philanthropy can transform charitable giving from reactive donations into a strategic, values-driven approach that creates lasting impact. Joshua Chadajo, Founder of JEC Philanthropy...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a major transparency initiative on April 23, 2026, that could lead to expanded reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

The Informed Investor Access Act proposes to expand the definition of "accredited investor" beyond traditional wealth-based thresholds, potentially allowing individuals who receive advice from SEC-registered professionals to participate in private capital markets. This legislative change could significantly broaden access to private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund investments while reshaping the landscape for both fund sponsors and individual investors seeking exposure to historically high-performin

For the first time under its modern arbitration statute, a Chilean court has annulled an international arbitration award. In Food Investment SpA et al. v. Asesorías e Inversiones Benjamín S.A. et al., Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago, Rol N° 17.067-2025 (“Australis”)...

Funds-of-one have emerged as a strategic structure in the US private funds market, offering institutional investors and sponsors a tailored alternative to traditional commingled funds. This article explores the three main structures—alongside, platform-access, and standalone mandates—examining how these arrangements address economics, governance, and the evolving dynamics of concentrated capital deployment.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to propose rescinding its decades-old requirement that employers submit annual EEO-1 reports detailing workforce demographics by race and sex. This proposed rule change would eliminate reporting obligations for private employers with 100+ employees and certain federal contractors, though the agency maintains it will still request records during discrimination charge investigations.

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has released draft amendments to Proposition 65 warning regulations that could significantly expand warning requirements for food manufacturers and off-road vehicle parts retailers. The proposed changes include narrowing the "naturally occurring" exemption for chemicals in food products and establishing new industry-specific warning requirements. Businesses subject to Prop 65 have until September 7, 2026, to submit public comments on these potent

The Office of Management and Budget has approved the renewal of Form CC-305, requiring federal contractors to continue collecting voluntary disability self-identification information under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Despite recent changes to Executive Order 11246, disability compliance obligations remain fully in effect, and contractors must maintain their data collection and reporting practices.

The cannabis capital market has shifted from growth-focused narratives to performance-driven investment criteria. Investors now demand financial clarity, operational discipline, and credible paths to profitability before committing capital. Understanding what today's investors prioritize can help cannabis companies bridge the gap between their current positioning and market expectations.

Navigating the complex landscape of US federal income tax rules is crucial for investors and sponsors in private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Understanding how different investor categories—from US taxable entities to foreign pension funds—face distinct tax sensitivities can significantly impact investment returns and structural decisions when forming or investing in funds.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has fundamentally transformed Section 1202's qualified small business stock (QSBS) tax benefits, introducing tiered holding periods that allow partial capital gains exclusions...