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NYSE American Proposes Tightening Initial Listing Liquidity Standards to Align with Nasdaq Framework

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On January 8, 2026, NYSE American LLC filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend the provisions of the NYSE American Company Guide governing initial listing standards. If approved, the amendments would represent a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Executive Compensation and Governance Action Items and Considerations Following Executive Order “Prioritizing the Warfighter in...

On January 7, 2026, the president issued an Executive Order titled “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting” (the “Order”). The Order directs the Department of War and other agencies to take immediate and...more

A&O Shearman

Dutch House Of Representatives Adopts Bill On Digital General Meeting

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This bill, which was adopted by the House of Representatives on 16 December 2025, facilitates the fully digital general meeting for NVs, BVs, associations, cooperatives and mutual insurance companies, in addition to the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Once a Private Securities Transaction, Now an Outside Business Activity?

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on January 14, 2026, filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt FINRA Rule 3290 (Outside Activities Requirements). The...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Building an Exit-Ready IP Profile: Considerations for Companies Attending JPM and Beyond

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As life sciences companies mature, intellectual property often becomes both their most valuable and most scrutinized asset. Whether you’re entering a collaboration, pursuing a crossover round, or preparing for acquisition,...more

Hogan Lovells

GP consent and transfer restrictions in LP trades

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The limited partner (‘LP') secondaries market has grown into a huge ecosystem and, alongside this expansion, the process of obtaining general partner (‘GP') consent and navigating transfer restrictions has become increasingly...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Revised Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds and Filing Fees Take Effect February 17, 2026

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this year's revisions to the thresholds and filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR), applying to all transactions closing on or after...more

Offit Kurman

Starting a Business Made Simple: A Practical Toolkit

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Starting a business is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming when you’re faced with critical decisions and don’t know where to begin. This toolkit is a practical, step-by-step guide designed specifically for new...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Countdown to Compliance: Navigating 2026 Privacy Laws and Regulations

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U.S. states continue to crank out consumer privacy laws and regulations. Although only three new comprehensive consumer privacy laws are currently slated to take effect in 2026 (compared to the eight that took effect in...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

As Activism Becomes a Year-Round Sport, Possible Regulatory Changes Could Impact Both Activists and Companies

Despite geopolitical volatility, tariff policy uncertainty and a slower-than-expected M&A market in the first half of 2025, shareholder activism has not cooled. In fact, 2025 experienced another record year in the U.S. for...more

DLA Piper

Gender Balance on Board(s)

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Luxembourg’s new Law of 19 December 2025 on setting a quantitative target for gender balance among directors of listed companies (New Law) introduces binding gender balance requirements for boards of listed companies,...more

Perkins Coie

Preparing for the 2026 Public Company Reporting Season

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As public companies prepare for the 2026 reporting season, now is a good time to review and refresh last year’s disclosures. Key Takeaways - Public companies should anticipate significant changes in annual report...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

“Limited Partner”? The Exclusion of Net Earnings from Self-Employment

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Last week, the federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the U.S. Tax Court had misinterpreted the Code’s self-employment tax rules as they apply to individuals who hold limited partnership interests in a...more

Goodwin

SEC Division of Corporation Finance Announces Senior Leadership Team

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On January 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the senior team from the Division of Corporation Finance responsible for advising James Moloney, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, on all...more

Kaufman & Canoles

Court of Appeals of Virginia Affirms Circuit Court Order Declaring a Deed of Trust Void

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Yesterday, in Loan Funder LLC, Series 715 v. Farm Life, LLC, Record No. 0784-24-4 (Ct. App. Va. Jan. 20, 2026), the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued a significant decision affirming an order entered by the Circuit Court of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 22 - Level of Due Diligence

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

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - January 2026

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains updates and important reminders on the following topics...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Delaware Expands Expectations for Board Oversight of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity oversight has officially entered the realm of board level fiduciary responsibility. In several 2025 decisions, the Delaware Court of Chancery made clear that cybersecurity is a mission critical risk for most...more

Ankura

The Great DPDPA Challenge: Why ‘Legally Compliant’ Will Still Leave You ‘Operationally Exposed'

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In November 2025, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules were notified, and since then our feeds have been flooded with summaries, expert opinions about the 18-month timeline, the penalties, and the new grievance forms...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Thinking About Granting Profits Interests to Your Employees? Four Reasons You May Want to Think Again

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We are often asked by owners of limited liability companies (LLCs) to help them issue “profits interests” to service providers of their LLCs. At first glance, profits interests seem perfect — after all, they offer a low-cost,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: January 22, 2026, The AI Compliance Blindspot 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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 10th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - February 25th - 26th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Canadian Institute's 10th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions brings together leading regulators, enforcement officials, compliance professionals, and top decision-makers....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 22, 2026, The Compliance Officers Fired 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

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

Key Themes from the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Evidence, Execution and Emerging Momentum

Coming off the expectations we outlined in our J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Preview, this year’s conference in San Francisco largely delivered on its promise: acceleration with structure, renewed dealmaking confidence,...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

2025 Year‑in‑Review and 2026 Look-Ahead: Financial Regulatory Developments, What Has Changed Since Publication, and What’s to Come

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Key Financial Regulatory Developments - 2025 brought one of the most dynamic financial regulatory environments since the immediate aftermath of Dodd‑Frank, marked by shifting agency priorities, rapid litigation...more

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