Business Law and Corporate Law

First introduced in India in 2008, small and medium enterprise IPOs (SME IPOs) opened the floodgates for numerous relatively smaller companies to raise capital from the general public...

On September 3, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") settled charges against ClearPath Capital Partners LLC ("ClearPath") for, among other things, the improper use of liability disclaimers, commonly referred to as "hedge clauses", in its private fund and investment advisory agreements.

In recent years, the OSC and other regulatory bodies began signaling to public markets that regulators intended to crack down on what they termed abusive short-sellers.

This past January, we alerted our clients about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) here and here. Most of our clients received emails from us in the past two weeks reminding...

On December 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement...

On December 3, Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement...

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...

Washington-state based franchisees Greg and Gabriela Skistimas brought suit against Hotworx Franchising LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging misleading and unfair practices related to franchise disclosure and marketing in connection with the sale of HOTWORX sauna and fitness studio.

On 3 December 2024, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced the commencement of the majority of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024...

First introduced in India in 2008, small and medium enterprise IPOs (SME IPOs) opened the floodgates for numerous relatively smaller companies to raise capital from the general public...

Exceptional leadership involves advocating for people and principles, exemplified by the Wall Street Journal's unwavering support for journalist Evan Gershkovich during his wrongful detention. Such courage underscores the vital role of journalism in upholding societal values.