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Establishing A Business Entity In Lithuania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Investors may choose from the following types of business entities: • Private limited liability company • Public limited liability company • Individual enterprise • Limited...more

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Se declaran nulos Oficios DIAN sobre capitalización de utilidades en Colombia

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Por sentencia de 14 de julio de 2022 (expediente #25031), el Consejo de Estado de Colombia finalmente zanjo la discusión existente acerca si la distribución de utilidades en acciones o cuotas de interés social generaba o no...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

VC Update—The Down Round Is Back

Financing terms in the VC market are tightening in a hurry. As valuations of public company comparables crumble and VCs engage in stricter price discipline, startups able to raise money may only be able to do so at...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

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When Is The "Time Of Distribution" To Shareholders?

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Chapter 5 of the California General Corporation law prohibits a distribution to shareholders unless certain conditions are met.  In order to determine whether these conditions are met it is necessary to know when the...more

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How To Eliminate Accrued Dividends

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The existence of accrued and unpaid dividends can hang like an ominous cloud over a corporation's future financings.  Are these accrued but unpaid dividends in the nature of a debt that cannot be erased by an amendment of the...more

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May The Board Cancel A Declared Dividend?

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A dividend involves three steps.  First, the dividend is declared by the board of directors, second a record date is determined by the board (or by corporate law), and lastly the dividend is paid.  Occasionally, the question...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in France (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - • Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business - Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a foreign...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Dividend Distribution in Times of Covid-19 - Barnea

The recent distribution of dividends by the TASE traded Fox-Wizel Ltd., while in receipt of emergency funding from the Israeli government, did not only raise a moral question, but also directed the spotlight on the complexity...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Consider Form S-3 Eligibility if Preferred Dividends are Delayed

Some issuers have suspended dividend payments on outstanding preferred stock as a result of COVID-19 pandemic-related economic concerns. In order to remain eligible to use a Form S-3 registration statement, among other...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

IRS Relaxes Stock Dividend Safe Harbor for Publicly Offered REITs and RICs in 2020

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Recent IRS guidance reduces the minimum aggregate amount of cash required for certain distributions of stock and cash to qualify for the dividends paid deduction. In order to enhance liquidity of publicly offered real...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Open up the PIPEs: Current Market Considerations

Private investments in public equity are likely to become more popular as investors and public companies utilize PIPEs to navigate market turbulence. In the face of tremendous market uncertainty, PIPE transactions offer...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

COVID-19: Russian Capital Markets Update

Continued Operation of the Russian Securities Market - Securities markets on the Moscow Exchange and other Russian exchanges continue to operate during normal business hours. The Central Bank of Russia announced that...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Distribution of Dividends and Corporate Interest by French Companies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

French companies’ annual general shareholders’ meetings season usually begins in mid-March and ends in June. The agendas typically include approving the annual financial statements and deciding on the distribution of...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Close Enough: Fifth Circuit Holds That Section 510(B) of the Bankruptcy Code Requires Subordination of Payments That “Look a Lot...

In 1930, Clarence Bennett’s wealthy uncle died. He left behind shares in Berry Holding Company ("BHC") that were subdivided into three groups. Bennett was the beneficiary of dividends paid out of one of these groups and, for...more

Jones Day

Vade-Mecum from A to Z - Companies whose shares are listed on Euronext Brussels - 2019 Edition

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A company listed on a stock exchange market is subject to various specific requirements which go beyond information obligations. Compliance with such stock exchange matters is a complex and demanding task, entailing a series...more

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Belgian Code on Companies and Associations: A practical handbook on the new law

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The new Belgian Code on Companies and Associations enters into force on 1 May 2019. The Belgian Code on Companies and Associations (the "BCCA"), enacted by the Belgian parliament on 28 February 2019, repeals the existing...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel

The influence of British rule immediately prior to the establishment of the State of Israel has left a lasting mark on Israeli corporate law. Even though Israel is commercially much closer to the U.S., the links to the...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In France

1. Types of Business Entities - • Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business - Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a foreign...more

Burr & Forman

IRS Issues Final Regulations On New Section 199a 20% Profit Deduction For Pass-Thru Businesses, And Also Adds Additional Proposed...

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On January 18, 2019, Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations for the new Section 199A 20% profit deduction for pass-thru businesses adopted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts. The new regulations are eagerly...more

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New NYSE Rule Regarding Notification of Dividends and Stock Distributions Effective February 1, 2018

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In its annual guidance memo for listed companies, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced its new rule regarding notification of dividends and stock distributions will be effective February 1, 2018. ...more

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NYSE Rule Change Regarding Dividend Notifications to be Effective February 1, 2018

As we noted, the NYSE proposed, and the SEC approved, a rule change to require NYSE listed companies to provide notice to the NYSE at least ten minutes before making any public announcement with respect to a dividend or stock...more

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Employee Benefits Legislation Proposed (But Not Passed) by the Obama Administration

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In February of 2015, the Department of Treasury issued a reported entitled “General Explanation of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2016 Revenue Proposals” (the “General Explanation”). The General Explanation is several...more

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Reflections on the Hitachi FCPA Enforcement Action

Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving the Hitachi Ltd (Hitachi). There were several interesting aspects to...more

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