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The Rodman Law Group, LLC

The CFTC’s Polymarket Decision – Bringing a New Crypto Events-Based Market into the Commodities Regulatory Fold

On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Commodity Futures TradingCommission (“CFTC”) issued an Amended Order of Designation permitting Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction trading platform, to provide U.S. customers with access to...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

SEC 2026 Exam Priorities and Considerations

On November 17, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) published its examination priorities for 2026 (the “Priorities”)....more

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SEC Agrees to Ease Long-Standing Research Analyst Restrictions on Major Banks

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On December 5, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) agreed to modify certain long-standing restrictions placed on major investment banks as part of a court settlement (commonly referred to as the “global...more

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Planning for the Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

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Section 1202 provides an exclusion from capital gain when a stockholder sells qualified small business stock (QSBS) if all of Section 1202’s eligibility requirements have been satisfied. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)...more

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Using a Cayman Islands holding company to list a Japan company

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In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using a Cayman Islands holding company for Japan companies looking to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange....more

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Artificial Intelligence and Cloud M&A: Three Young Companies Acquired by Established Players

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Acquisitions are part of deal acceleration in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Clinical Research, and Observability Technologies. Marvell Technology, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Palo Alto Networks have each announced...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Tendances en matière de déclarations et de garanties dans les conventions d’achat de biens immobiliers

Depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, de plus en plus d’éléments que l’on trouve couramment dans des opérations de fusion et acquisition (« F&A ») sont intégrés aux opérations immobilières. En raison des perturbations...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Reminder from Recent Appellate Decisions: Contract Provisions Will Be Enforced as Written

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Parties to construction contracts sometimes will agree to onerous provisions, despite their inclination to object to them, with the thought of “how likely is that to occur?” Three recent court decisions highlight why parties...more

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UK Government Publishes Working Paper on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses

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On 26 November 2025, the UK government published a working paper seeking views on options to reform the law governing non-compete clauses in employment contracts. A non-compete is a clause which prevents an employee from...more

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Second Circuit Affirms $54 Million Jury Award in Favor of Insured After Insurers Deny Claim for Venezuela Oil Cargo Loss

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In Citgo Petroleum Corp. v. Ascot Underwriting Ltd., the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a $54 million jury award in favor of Citgo after agreeing with the lower court’s finding that Venezuela’s political conditions...more

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New York Enacts 2022 UCC Amendments, Including Article 12 and Related Article 9 Revisions

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Governor Hochul of New York signed Assembly Bill 3307-A/Senate Bill 1840-A into law, enacting 2022 Uniform Commercial Code amendments, including a new Article 12 governing controllable electronic records and related revisions...more

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Capital Markets Crystal Ball: Predictions for 2026

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With New Year’s Day approaching, now is an exciting time to imagine what lies ahead for the capital markets. Q1 is typically quiet, but if you’re considering an initial public offering in 2026, keep an eye out for these key...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – December 2025

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The European Commission (EC) opened on 13 November 2025 an investigation into possible abuse of dominance in breach of EU competition law by Red Bull through its activities as a category manager. This is the EC’s first formal...more

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The Future of Shareholder Proposals: ‘We Will Get By, We Will Survive’

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If precatory proposals are not a guaranteed option, proponents could look to submit binding shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8 as an alternative, which in practice means binding bylaw proposals that would have direct...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: InTandem Invests in The Phia Group

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InTandem Capital Partners has announced it has completed an investment in The Phia Group. ...more

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Top Red Flags in Physician Employment Agreements (2025 Edition)

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Residency contract season is in full swing, and early-career physicians are starting to receive the first wave of employment contracts for 2026 (or even 2027) start dates. At the same time, hospitals and private practices are...more

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FY26 NDAA: Taking Stock of Repair Data

The U.S. Department of Defense will soon undertake a large-scale assessment of its data rights – and, where it sees gaps, look to contractors to fill them. If the recently released National Defense Authorization Act...more

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NY Department of Financial Services Signals Increased Scrutiny of Third-Party Technology Risk Management

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On October 21, 2025, the New York Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") sent a letter to the executives and information security personnel at covered entities with new guidance for managing technology and data risks...more

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Québec’s Bill 10: Protecting Consumers Against Abusive Practices in Ticket Resales and Online Subscription Renewals

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In keeping with its recent renewed interest in establishing robust protections for consumers within the province, the government of Québec tabled a new bill on December 2, 2025 amending the Québec Consumer Protection Act...more

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“Obviously Wrong” Threshold for Challenging London-Seated Arbitration Awards Applies at Leave to Appeal Stage, Not the Appeal...

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Awards in London-seated arbitrations may be challenged or appealed only in the limited circumstances prescribed in ss.67 to 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, and with the leave...more

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German Tax Authorities Follow Federal Fiscal Court: No Trade Tax on Other Income in Case of Mere Commercial Infection - Legal...

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The German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) had once again confirmed its ruling that commercial infection pursuant to Section 15 (3) No. 1 Sentence 1 Alt. 2 German Income Tax Code (Einkommensteuergesetz – EStG) shall be interpreted...more

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An Incentives Wish List— What Companies Searching for Their Next Office Location Really Want from an Incentives Package

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To be competitive in the site selection process, state and local governments know that they must provide enticing incentive packages that catch a company’s eye. After all, there are a lot of options out there when it comes to...more

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Subpart F Income: When Does it Apply?

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Subpart F income requires U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations to report certain categories of foreign income — even when no distribution is made. This article explains how Subpart F works, the types of income...more

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Second Circuit Poised to Rule on What Law Applies to Consumer Wire Fraud

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For years, courts faced with the question of who is liable for unauthorized wire transfers have turned to the familiar provisions of Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”)....more

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Scaling a Business Through Strategic IP Partnerships and Brand Licensing

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In this crossover episode of The Upper Brand and Tech Talks, hosts Rich Assmus, Kristine Young, and Julian Dibbell explore how brand licensing functions as a capital-efficient growth strategy—accelerating entry into new...more

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