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M&A: Preparing for a Sale

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Key Takeaways: Early Planning and Governance: A successful sale requires assembling a core internal team of key executives early in the process, engaging experienced legal, accounting, and financial advisors, and ensuring...more

Alston & Bird

SEC’s Updated Enforcement Manual Codifies Key Process Improvements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its Enforcement Manual for the first time since 2017. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team explores how the SEC has updated its Wells process,...more

Akerman LLP

When Science Fiction Becomes Enterprise Risk: The Impact of Anthropic’s Public Statements That AI May Be Conscious

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On February 12, 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told the New York Times that he is “open to the idea” that Claude, his company’s flagship AI system, could be conscious...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

FAQs on Timing of Initial Section 16(a) Reporting for Directors and Officers of Foreign Private Issuers

On March 9, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission published a short series of FAQs on the timing of initial Section 16(a) reports by directors and officers of certain...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Winter Case Notes: A Partnership Masquerading as an LLC, and Other Recent Decisions of Interest

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Here in New York, we’re about to say goodbye to a winter season like we haven’t seen in many years: prolonged, bitter cold; several prodigious snowfalls; and iced-over ponds. To all of which I say—hooray! Winter as it’s meant...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Consider Recommendation on Tokenization of Equity Securities

On March 5, 2026, the Market Structure Subcommittee of the U.S.  Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Investor Advisory Committee (“IAC”) released a recommendation regarding the tokenization of equity securities.  The...more

Friling Law

OFAC 50 Percent Rule: Ownership Aggregation, SDN Risk, and Sanctions Compliance Strategy

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Executive Summary: The OFAC 50 Percent Rule is a foundational doctrine of U.S. sanctions enforcement. It provides that any entity owned, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or more in the aggregate by one or more blocked...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

France Introduces Confidentiality Protection For Legal Opinions Prepared By In-House Lawyers - The Move Is A Significant Shift In...

The French Parliament has adopted landmark legislation establishing, for the first time, specific confidential status for legal opinions prepared by in‑house lawyers (juristes d’entreprise). This marks a significant shift in...more

A&O Shearman

Omnibus I Directive Published In OJ

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Directive (EU) 2026/470 amending the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), amongst others, has been published in the Official Journal of...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Update: SEC Exempts Directors and Officers of Certain FPIs From Section 16 Reporting

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SEC Grants Relief Within Days of Filing Deadline - On March 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a final order exempting officers and directors of foreign private issuers (FPIs) incorporated or...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Upcoming SEC Investor Advisory Committee on March 12

The Investor Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) will hold a public meeting on March 12, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET.  The meeting will be open to the public and...more

White & Case LLP

SEC Exempts FPI Directors And Officers From Section 16 Reporting Obligations In Certain Jurisdictions

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On March 5, 2026, in advance of the March 18th compliance deadline, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an order granting directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers (“FPIs”) an exemption...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Black Cloud, Major Win, and Weighing Options

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Radio station owner Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy to cut $600 mln debt | Reuters - The company claimed various challenges, including a lawsuit filed against Neilsen Audio over an updated 2024 policy that would require...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Three Legal Risks Businesses Often Overlook

Business owners spend significant time focused on growth, operations, and customer relationships. In the process, certain legal risks can quietly develop in the background. These issues are often not immediately visible, but...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

FinCEN’s New Reporting Requirements: Essentials for Real Estate Professionals

The real estate industry faces a major regulatory shift with the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. Effective as of March 1, 2026, this rule imposes...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

LLC Member Not Liable for LLC’s Debts and Usury

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Under Limited Liability Company Law §  609(a), a member or manager of a limited liability company is not personally liable for the LLC’s debts, obligations, or liabilities solely by reason of being a member or acting in that...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New York Mandates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures Beginning 2026

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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a statewide Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program that requires specified categories of emitters and suppliers operating in or selling covered...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

OECD Publishes Responsible AI Due Diligence Guidance for Multinational Enterprises

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Responsible AI practices are a growing focus within many companies and in society at large. In late February, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible...more

Goodwin

SEC Chairman Atkins on AI: Strategy, Governance, and the Discipline of Principles

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On March 4, 2026, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered remarks at the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Series Roundtable on Strategy and Governance Principles, outlining how the...more

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Beltway Buzz - March 2026

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Cooley LLP

Update on California’s Venture Capital Companies Diversity Reporting Program (UPDATED)

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California’s Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC), commonly referred to as Senate Bill 54, as amended by SB 164, requires certain venture capital companies (including venture capital funds) with...more

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Beyond the Battlefield: Private Equity, PPPs, and the Future of UK Defence Infrastructure?

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In this article, we examine the opportunities for UK defence sector PPPs arising from the UK government’s Strategic Defence Review and what evolution in UK PPP models may be needed to promote effective private sector...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Four-Step Plan to Prepare Your Organisation for the FCA’s rules on Non-Financial Misconduct

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The new rules on non-financial misconduct (NFM) come into force on 1 September 2026. NFM – which the FCA defines to include bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence – is now a regulatory risk....more

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SEC Grants Conditional Section 16(a) Exemption for Certain Foreign Private Issuers

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On March 5, 2026, the SEC issued Release No. 34-104931, granting conditional exemptive relief from the Section 16(a) reporting requirements for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers (FPIs). ...more

IR Global

The Emotional Economics™ of Elite Law Firm Founders

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The firm is performing. Revenue is solid. Clients are satisfied. The team is competent. And yet you feel friction....more

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