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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 16, 2026, The Another Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

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USPS Postmark Rule Change: Implications for Section 83(b) Elections

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For startup founders seeking to reduce their potential tax exposure through a Section 83(b) election, timing matters. ...more

K&L Gates LLP

Current Trends in Climate Change Litigation: A Snapshot of Risk and Insurance Considerations

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In recent years, climate change litigation has begun to impact an increasingly diverse range of businesses and their directors and officers. This trend has been highlighted in The Grantham Research Institute’s 2025 Report on...more

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Preparing for Your 2025 Form 10-K and 2026 Proxy Season

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While the pace of amendments and rule changes from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slowed in 2025 with the change in presidential administration and the appointment of new SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins...more

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Issues for Private Equity Investment in UK Law Firms

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Private equity investment in the UK legal sector continues to grow. In this article, we consider the opportunity from the perspective of the private equity investor and that of the law firm, examine some of the challenges of...more

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Tennessee Department of Revenue Rules Bitcoin Teller Machines Exempt from Tennessee Business Tax

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In late December 2025, the Tennessee Department of Revenue (the Department) posted Revenue Ruling #25-10, which concluded that the Tennessee business tax does not apply to Bitcoin teller machines, citing Business Tax...more

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Amendments to Bermuda’s Beneficial Ownership Act

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The Beneficial Ownership Amendment Act 2025 came into effect on 30 December 2025, introducing changes to the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 (the “Act”); these changes are as follows....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act: What the Final Bill Changes and Why It Matters

New York has taken a significant step toward reshaping its consumer and market-protection framework with the enactment of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act....more

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CTA – Where Does It Stand Today?

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA” or the “Act”) has dropped off of most people’s radar, perhaps prematurely. Although December 2025 was not the CTA roller coaster that December 2024 was, it still provided some...more

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California’s Proposed ‘Billionaire Tax’: Nine Things to Know

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A proposed California ballot initiative – “The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act” (also known as Initiative 25-0024) – has been getting a lot of attention, and it could have implications for business valuations, capital structures and...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

FTC increases 2026 thresholds for HSR filings and interlocking directorates

On January 14, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released increased jurisdictional thresholds, filing fee thresholds, and filing fee amounts for merger notifications made pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust...more

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Annual SEC Section 13 Filing Requirements for Venture, Private Equity Funds - January 2026

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Venture and private equity funds and other investors that own equity securities of public companies may have numerous Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing requirements – including filings based on the size of the...more

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New York LLC Transparency Act Took Effect January 1 but Nearly All LLCs are Exempt

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When signed into law on March 1, 2024, the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) would have required Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) reports or Exemption Attestations from each and every limited liability company (LLC)...more

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What’s Next for Global PE in 2026? More Exits and Creative Solutions

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Global private equity (PE) activity is gaining momentum as market stability returns. After a period of volatility, investors in the US, Europe, and Asia have grown more confident operating within today’s macroeconomic...more

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FTC Publishes Upward Adjustments of HSR and Related Thresholds for 2026

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On January 14, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced the 2026 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) thresholds. These thresholds govern which transactions are subject to the HSR Act’s...more

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Insured Versus Insured Exclusion Defeats Coverage for Class Action Filed by Former Director

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In a win for Wiley’s client, the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, applying Wyoming law, held that an insured versus insured (“IvI”) exclusion barred coverage for an entire class action proceeding...more

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Investment Manager Consolidation in Real Estate: Trends, Drivers, and Considerations

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Consolidation among real estate investment managers has long been a feature of the market. What distinguishes the current landscape is the breadth of market participants and range of strategic objectives and deal structures...more

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Comparison of the Principal Provisions of the Delaware and Maryland Corporation Statutes – 2025 Edition

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For many years, it was commonly accepted that the corporation law of the State of Delaware was more “modern” or “advantageous” to corporations than the corporation law of most other states. In 1975, however, the General...more

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Filing a Lanham Act Lawsuit – 5 Things You Need to Know

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The Lanham Act establishes several grounds for businesses to pursue litigation against competitors and other parties that are misusing their trademarks and engaging in other forms of false and misleading advertising. When a...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to Effective Compliance Program: Day 15 - Monitoring and Improving Internal Controls

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: January 15, 2026, The AI for IA Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: The Role of AI and Data Analytics in Compliance: Preview of The Leading Edge with Roxanne Bras Petraeus...

Today, we have a special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, previewing speakers and presentations at the upcoming Compliance Week event, The Leading Edge: Applying AI and Data Analytics in E&C, to be held at The Westin...more

Goodwin

2026 HSR Thresholds Announced: $133.9 million

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As required by the HSR Act, on January 14, 2026, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds and filing fees. The key number to remember is now $133.9 million. ...more

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SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance: 506(c) Interpretative Guidance

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Under Regulation D Rule 506(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, private funds may generally solicit and advertise their offerings, but all purchasers must be verified as accredited investors before being allowed to invest. ...more

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Hong Kong Insurance Authority Issues Revised Guideline on Governance and Management of Fund(s) of Participating Business

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On 19 September 2025, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Authority) issued a revised Guideline 34 on Governance and Management of Fund(s) of Participating Business (GL34), setting out expectations for sound and...more

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