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Understanding Dilution: What Every Founder Should Know Before Raising Capital

For startup founders, few concepts are as important—or as commonly misunderstood—as dilution. It often first arises during a financing round, when investors receive equity (i.e., shares) in exchange for capital. Dilution is not…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Securities Law

EU AI Act at the Crossroads: GPAI Rules, AI Literacy Guidance and Potential Delays

The EU AI Act (AI Act), effective since February 2025, introduces a risk-based regulatory framework for AI systems and a parallel regime for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It imposes obligations on various actors, including…more
 /  Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

California Enacts Landmark CEQA Reforms to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Development

AB 130 focuses on streamlining the approval of urban-infill housing. SB 131 complements AB 130 by removing CEQA hurdles for a broader range of project types and land use decisions. CEQA exemptions do not override local zoning…more
 /  Environmental Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Congress Sends Big, Beautiful Bill for President’s Signature: Status of Clean Energy Tax Credits

Wind and solar projects placed in service after 2027 would not be eligible for the clean electricity production or investment credit unless construction starts within one year of the date of enactment of the legislation…more
 /  Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Taxation

UK Expands Whistleblower Protections to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement

On June 26, 2025, the UK government brought into force the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2025 (the “2025 Amendment”), marking a notable development in the UK government’s sanctions enforcement…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Finance & Banking, International Law & Trade

The IP Landmine That Can Kill Your Startup’s Exit: Avoiding Common Ownership Pitfalls

Unclear intellectual property (IP) ownership can pose significant challenges for startups, especially during a sale process (i.e., M&A) or investment rounds. Investors and buyers meticulously examine the chain of title for IP…more
 /  Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions

Trap for the Unwary: GAO Clarifies That Agency’s Misleading Statements Do Not Extend Protest Deadline

In SMS Data Products Group, Inc., B-423341, et al. (May 29, 2025​), SMS Data Products Group protested a task order award to Abacus Technology Corporation for intranet control support services. While the protest raised several…more
 /  Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting

The GENIUS Act: A New Federal Framework for Stablecoin Issuers

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This passage followed a successful cloture vote earlier in May. The bill obtained significant…more
 /  Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Finance & Banking

From Waste to Wealth: Texas Supreme Court Ruling in Cactus Water Defines Produced Water Ownership, Sets Stage for Clarity on Critical Mineral Markets in Texas

On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, No. 23-0676, resolving a high-stakes dispute over the ownership of produced water—a vexing byproduct…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law

Texas Enacts App Store Accountability Act: Overview and Initial Considerations

On May 27, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 2420, also known as the App Store Accountability Act. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026, and requires businesses operating app stores to verify…more
 /  Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology

Floating Charges Under English Law and Their U.S. Counterparts: A Comparative Insight for Cross-Border Lenders

Creditors under English law can take many forms of security, including fixed charges, mortgages and assignments. One of the more unique features of English security is the floating charge. The English legal system distinguishes…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking

Bipartisan Passage of House Bill 40 Clarifies Texas Business Court’s Jurisdiction

The bill expands the types of cases that the Business Court may hear and requires the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules governing jurisdictional determinations. The bill also introduces key administrative reforms. On June 2,…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts

FCC Enforcement Monitor June 2025

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: CB…more
 /  Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law

Senate Votes to Advance the Big, Beautiful Bill – Latest on Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Wind and solar projects placed in service after 2027 would not be eligible for the clean electricity production or investment credit, and a new excise tax of up to 50% for wind and 30% for solar would be imposed on wind and…more
 /  Energy & Utilities, International Law & Trade, Taxation

Conflict Confirmed: GAO Sustains Rare OCI Protest in Army Cyber Procurement

In DirectViz Solutions, LLC, B-423366, et al. (June 11, 2025)​, DirectViz Solutions protested the Army’s issuance of a task order to Peraton for cybersecurity information technology support services for the Army’s Global Cyber…more
 /  Administrative Law, Government Contracting
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