United States: Contracts and Commercial Law

Anew Pennsylvania law, effective January 1, 2025, requires nearly every business and non-profit association registered to do business in Pennsylvania to make an Annual Report filing...

On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation, known as "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" (the "Bill"), introducing several major provisions and changes to the tax code...

On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Committee released an updated text of draft tax legislation (the "House Draft Bill").

As deal activity shows signs of rebounding in 2025, investors are bracing for an increase in M&A-related disputes globally, and Latin America is no exception. It appears to be leading the trend.

Special purpose acquisition companies (better known as SPACs) appear to be making a comeback. SPAC offerings for 2025 have already nearly surpassed last year's totals...

On May 28, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signaled a shift in policy from the Biden administration and a return to accepting remedies to resolve competitive concerns when it approved the $35 billion merger between Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys) and Ansys, Inc. (Ansys) subject to the divestiture of certain assets.

As reported in our previous advisories, effective provisions of the U.S. Department of Justice's Data Security Program (DSP) (implementing Executive Order 14117)...

On May 6, 2025, with almost no discernible press or public announcements, the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) – a trade association of dental suppliers and service providers...

With initial reporting deadlines fast approaching under California's climate reporting laws, SB 253 (the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (the Climate-related Financial Risk Act), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") yesterday offered proposed directional guidance and revised timing for the publication of crucial regulations during a lengthy Virtual Public Workshop.

We've all heard the statistics about investments that fail to achieve their deal thesis; buyers seem to have accepted as a given that most acquisitions will not meet their synergy targets.

Following a subdued 2024, healthcare M&A and financing activity is gaining momentum in 2025. Lower interest rates, stronger credit markets, and a return of private equity capital are fueling deal flow...

Many business owners assume that any lawyer with a general business law background can handle their legal needs, whether it's drafting contracts or advising on multi-million-dollar acquisitions.