On March 25, 2025, the Delaware Governor, Matthew Meyer, signed into law Senate Bill 21 (“SB 21”) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”). SB 21 codifies (a) the process to...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rules”) on December 8, 2021 in the Federal Register. The...more
2/8/2022
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Beneficial Owner ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Financial Crimes ,
FinCEN ,
Holding Companies ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
NPRM ,
Public Comment ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Startups
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, includes several updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) originally established by the Coronavirus Aid,...more
Since our last update describing changes made to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “PPPFA”), which was signed into law by President Trump on June 5,...more
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “PPP Flexibility Act”) was signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, which provides Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) loan borrowers additional time...more
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) released the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (the “Application”) for borrowers of Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) loans to apply...more
The Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), continues to issue guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) by updating its Frequently...more
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”), continues to issue guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) by updating its Frequently Asked...more
Following extensive publicity regarding large and publicly-traded businesses that have received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), on April 23, 2020, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) added...more
The Federal Reserve recently created, proposed and expanded several programs to relieve the economic impact of COVID-19 by providing liquidity to support credit markets. In general, the programs extend credit through special...more
On April 6, 2020, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) in consultation with the Department of the Treasury released additional guidance reflecting the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) of the...more
The newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (commonly known as the “CARES Act”) offers a wide range of benefits and incentives to help businesses weather the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. ...more
Microsoft’s blockbuster acquisition of LinkedIn earlier this month—a deal where concerns for privacy and data security loomed large—provides a glimpse into the growing trend of including separate privacy and data security...more
6/30/2016
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Corporate Counsel ,
Due Diligence ,
FTC Act ,
LinkedIn ,
Merger Agreements ,
Microsoft ,
Popular ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Technology Sector ,
Young Lawyers
On October 30, 2015, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules under Title III of the JOBS Act to enable U.S. companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding (Regulation Crowdfunding). ...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently unanimously voted to issue proposed rules under Title III of the JOBS Act related to crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a general term for internet-based fundraising...more
On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved by a vote of 4-1 final rules that eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and advertising in certain private offerings of securities. ...more
7/31/2013
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Bad Actors ,
Dodd-Frank ,
General Solicitation ,
JOBS Act ,
Private Placements ,
Regulation D ,
Rule 144A ,
Rule 506 Offerings ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On February 22, 2013, the Delaware Chancery Court in Meso Scale v. Roche restored a degree of certainty to M&A planning by holding that the acquisition of a company through a reverse triangular merger (RTM) did not constitute...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on April 2, 2013, outlined a new disclosure position that clarifies that public companies can use social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in...more