News & Analysis as of

Business Organization law-news Education

Read Business Organization updates, alerts, news, and legal analysis from leading lawyers and law firms:
Alston & Bird

FTC Advances Significant Changes to Premerger Notification Process: Change of Administration Adds New Uncertainty

Alston & Bird on

At long last, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final rule to expand the pre-merger filling requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. Our Antitrust and Mergers & Acquisitions teams weigh in....more

Maison Law

Determining Liability in a California Slip and Fall Claim

Maison Law on

Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that eight million people...more

Morris James LLP

Chancery Finds That Advancement Plaintiff was Employed by a Subsidiary and Entitled to Advancement

Morris James LLP on

Centrella v. Avantor, Inc., C.A. No. 2022-0876-NAC (Del. Ch. July 1, 2024) - It is common for Delaware corporations to provide advancement rights to their officers and directors. In this post-trial decision from the Court...more

Hogan Lovells

The clock is ticking - UK Government publishes guidance on new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence

Hogan Lovells on

On 1 September 2025, the corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ (“the Offence”), created by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”), will come into force. On 6 November 2024, the...more

Maynard Nexsen

FAR Council Issues Interim Rule Removing SAM.gov Registration Continuity Requirement

Maynard Nexsen on

On November 12, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (together, the "FAR Council") issued an interim rule, effective November 12, 2024, to amend the...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Preparing for Anticipated Immigration Challenges under a Trump Administration

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on

With the re-election of Donald Trump and upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, employers can anticipate significant changes to U.S. immigration policy that may impact their business and foreign national employees....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

EDGAR Next: What Filers Need to Know About Recent Changes

On September 27, 2024, the SEC adopted amendments to the rules governing access to and management of its filing portal, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. The changes seek to improve the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Publishes Guidance on the New ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ Offence

On 6 November 2024, the UK government published its guidance on the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence, which was introduced in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023).1 We covered the details...more

White & Case LLP

US Outbound Investment Program Takes Effect in January: What You Need to Know

White & Case LLP on

On October 28, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury issued a final rule (the “Rule”) to implement Executive Order 14105 (“EO”) establishing a new Outbound Investment Program ("OIP") to prohibit or require notification of...more

Jones Day

Landmark Climate Change Case Overturned: The Hague Court of Appeals Overturns Ruling Ordering Shell to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Jones Day on

On November 12, 2024, The Hague Court of Appeals overturned the landmark climate change litigation case that imposed a 45% CO2 reduction obligation on Shell....more

Woodruff Sawyer

When Friendships Cross the Line: The SEC’s Stand on Director Conflicts

Woodruff Sawyer on

Corporate boards continue to find themselves the subject of scrutiny by plaintiffs’ attorneys alleging violations of fiduciary duties—specifically as a function of a lack of independence—after a significant board decision....more

A&O Shearman

European Securities and Markets Authority Consults on Amendments to Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Research Regime

A&O Shearman on

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on amendments to the research provisions in the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive following changes introduced by the Listing Act....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

5 Keys to Compliance Communication: Building a Culture of Trust and Engagement in Your Organization

When it comes to corporate compliance, transparent and effective communication is non-negotiable. Your employees are not only the first line of defense but are also the customers of your compliance program. A...more

Leopard Solutions

Inside the 2024 Corporate Counsel Experience: Balancing Benefits, Challenges, and Diversity Gaps

Leopard Solutions on

The 2024 Leopard Solutions Corporate Counsel survey provides insight into the compensation, lifestyle, job satisfaction, and challenges experienced by In-house law department professionals, shedding light on disparities...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule Change on Reverse Stock Splits and Minimum Bid Price Compliance Periods; NYSE Proposes a Similar Rule...

On October 7, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that impacts companies utilizing reverse stock splits to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum...more

Cooley LLP

Public Companies Update – October 2024 One-Minute Reads

Cooley LLP on

SEC adopts EDGAR Next - As outlined in this October 22 Cooley alert, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules implementing EDGAR Next on September 27, 2024, which will change the way constituents...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FINRA issues $1.4 million fine and censures member firm

Recently, FINRA accepted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) issued by a large New York-based member firm with a general securities business. The AWC addressed allegations that the firm failed to collect initial...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 #2

PilieroMazza PLLC on

Corporate Transparency Act, Part 3: Filing Extensions for Businesses Affected by 2024 Hurricanes - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a significant relief measure under the Corporate Transparency...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

[Podcast] Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Innovative Compliance Strategies with Katie Daniels

Ropes & Gray LLP on

On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Katie Daniels, managing director and head...more

Foster Garvey PC

A Journey Through Subchapter S / A Review of The Not So Obvious & The Many Traps That Exist For The Unwary: Part XIII – What...

Foster Garvey PC on

Basic Rules - IRC § 6501(a) generally requires the IRS to assess tax within three (3) years after a tax return is filed by the taxpayer. There are two (2) notable exceptions to this rule under IRC § 6501(c) and (e),...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Tonkon Torp LLP on

December 31 is less than six weeks away. For most, this time of year is steeped in tradition and holiday cheer. We make lists and check them twice. As you make your lists this year, do not forget about the beneficial...more

Bennett Jones LLP

CRA Relief and Proposed Amendments Mitigate Bare Trust Reporting Burden on Energy Companies

Bennett Jones LLP on

On October 29, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued a release stating that it will not require bare trusts to file trust returns for the 2024 tax year, continuing the administrative exemption that was granted for the...more

Goodwin

Trends in Equity Repurchasing in PE: Rollover vs. Incentive Equity

Goodwin on

Private equity (PE) sponsors often provide incentives to founders, equity holders, employees, directors, and officers of portfolio companies in the form of rollover equity or incentive equity to align their interests with...more

WilmerHale

The UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement: Closer Apart?

WilmerHale on

At the end of 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) signed the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which both parties then ratified in 2021. As to antitrust cooperation, the agreement emphasized...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Practical Business Considerations for Artists

Flaster Greenberg PC on

It can sometimes be difficult for artists to focus on the business aspect of their profession. Creating art is their passion, and the business end of it can seem unimportant, or even overwhelming. It is important for every...more

58,323 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2,333

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide