Business Law and Corporate Law

Foley & Lardner LLP recently sponsored the Venture Revolution Conference in San Francisco, looking at what's next in artificial intelligence and venture capital.

On November 12, Québec's Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (the Ministry) announced the immediate suspension of three funding programs for Québec startups...

Keeping to the fundamentals can be tough. As a busy startup founder, it's tempting to look for "do it yourself" stop-gap solutions for equity issues with a mantra of "we can deal with this later."

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.

The Court of Appeal ruled in Providence v. Hexagon (2023) that contractors may terminate JCT contracts for repeated employer defaults without prior clause 8.9.3 termination rights. This decision raises risks for employers in cases of repeated late payments.

As the legal principles related to arbitration is ever evolving, the year 2024 has also seen significant judicial developments that shape arbitration landscape in India.

The framework for Domestic Money Transfer ("DMT") was initially introduced by the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") vide its notification dated October 5, 2011...

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.

The Superior Court of Connecticut addressed a contractual dispute between a manufacturer of snow removal equipment and its distributor. HP Fairfield, a distributor of snow removal equipment, argued that a manufacturer, CIVES Corporation, had improperly terminated their distribution agreement without good cause.

Owning a franchise can be a rewarding business opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. By investing in an established brand, franchise owners gain access to proven systems...