United States: Corporate/Commercial Law

When a public charity is formed, the focus is often on the organization’s purpose, the application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and board structure. Another decision is just as important: whether the corporation...

A Colorado lawsuit challenges a donor-advised fund sponsor's decision to suspend advisory privileges over a $21 million fund, raising critical questions about the legal enforceability of donor advisory rights that families...

South Carolina lawmakers have been considering legislation since early 2025 that would tie the statewide property tax exemption available for low-income housing owned or managed...

Citigroup's co-head of M&A explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping merger activity across industries, from driving consolidation in power and industrials to transforming the deal-making process itself. The analysis examines why software companies face valuation challenges while semiconductor markets thrive, and what regulatory dynamics mean for cross-border transactions.

Explore the latest developments in sustainable energy and infrastructure, from West Coast power market dynamics and data center energy demands to nuclear micro-reactor acquisitions and the SEC's evolving stance on climate disclosure rules. This comprehensive update examines M&A activity, regulatory shifts, and emerging opportunities shaping the clean energy transition.

The SEC under Chairman Paul Atkins has returned to a "back to basics" enforcement philosophy, prioritizing traditional insider trading and market integrity violations.

The EEOC's heightened enforcement of Title VII has transformed compliance from a reactive exercise into a strategic imperative. Organizations must now implement proactive risk-management strategies...

FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-12 confirming that its existing rules align with recent SEC no-action relief allowing personal services entities owned by registered representatives to receive transaction-based compensation without triggering broker-dealer registration requirements.

Louisiana has enacted a comprehensive privacy law that takes effect January 1, 2027, introducing a unique $25 million revenue threshold that will bring significantly more companies under state privacy regulation.

Founders and early-stage investors often spend months negotiating deal terms like valuation and governance rights, only to discover years later that they overlooked one of the most valuable economic provisions: whether their stock qualifies for the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) capital gain exclusion under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202.

Early-stage startups have three primary methods to raise capital: convertible notes, SAFEs, and equity financing rounds. Each option carries different levels of complexity and suits different stages of company growth. Understanding the mechanics of convertible notes—including valuation caps, discount rates, and conversion triggers—is essential for founders navigating their first fundraising decisions.

Entrepreneur and investor Allie Persitz shares insights on scaling founder-led businesses, from finding product-market fit to building values-driven teams. Drawing from her experience growing Dynamic Events and founding Hubb, she discusses navigating market shifts, learning from failure, and leveraging strategic partnerships to sustain long-term growth.