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Alyssa Brodzinski

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Closures; Federal Regulators Announce Plan to Protect Depositors

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, aided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) over concerns surrounding its solvency…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Deposit Accounts, Deposit Insurance, Depository Institutions

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Barry Cohen

Risky Business: Identifying and Solving for Risk with the Assistance of Outside Litigation Counsel

The job of a corporate decision-maker is far from easy. Whether you work for a fledgling startup or a Fortune 500 company, each day can present new and daunting obstacles that make it difficult to successfully navigate—let alone…more

Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Due Diligence, Employee Training

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Justin Dausch

New Year, New Reporting Requirements: What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Your Business

Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain companies (called “reporting companies”) formed or registered to do business in the United States will be required to report their beneficial owners, as well as the identities of the…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, National Security, NDAA

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Evan Davis

Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania Will Take Up Question Of What Constitutes ‘Skill’ Gaming

Across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pace-O-Matic’s (or “POM’s”) “skill-based” games have been creeping into bars, gas stations, restaurants, and other local establishments. These games resemble slot machines in their…more

Gambling, Games, Illegal Gambling, PA Supreme Court, Slot Machines

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Matthew Devine

To “B” or Not to “B” a Benefit Corporation *

As counsel for many socially-conscious businesses, perhaps the most frequent early-stage question we field from entrepreneurs is whether they should organize their business as a traditional business entity (such as a corporation…more

Benefit Corporations, Business Entities, Business Formation, Charitable Trusts, Choice of Entity

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William Duff

Employers Must Offer "Free" Cobra Coverage

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 requires employers with group health plans to extend offers of free COBRA continuation coverage (“Free COBRA Coverage”) to certain qualified beneficiaries (i.e., covered employees, their…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, COBRA, Employee Benefits

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Matthew Faranda-Diedrich

Risky Business: Identifying and Solving for Risk with the Assistance of Outside Litigation Counsel

The job of a corporate decision-maker is far from easy. Whether you work for a fledgling startup or a Fortune 500 company, each day can present new and daunting obstacles that make it difficult to successfully navigate—let alone…more

Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Due Diligence, Employee Training

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Virginia Gorostiaga

Delaware Supreme Court Finds Fraud Insurable

In a recent decision, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that insuring against fraud does not per se violate Delaware public policy and held that the insured’s D&O policy covered claims alleging securities fraud. RSUI Indemnity…more

Class Action, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Officers, D&O Insurance, DE Supreme Court

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Jonathan Grosser

Charging Up Commercial Real Estate: How the Recent Federal Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure Will Benefit the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Recent $750+ Million in Federal Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure - In January 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced two grant awards totaling over $750 million, focused on improving electric vehicle (EV)…more

Biden Administration, Bipartisan Agreement, Charging Stations, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market

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Marc Hirshfield

The (Failed) Failing Business Exception: Stockholders’ Right to Vote on Asset Transfers

In Stream T.V. Networks, Inc. v. SeeCubic, Inc., the Delaware Supreme Court (“Court”) held that section 271 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“D.G.C.L”), which requires stockholder approval for a Delaware corporation to…more

Articles of Incorporation, Asset Transfer, Bankruptcy Code, Board of Directors, Closely Held Businesses

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Jessica Itzkowitz

Recent Decision Adds Additional Risk For Pennsylvania-based Businesses; Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law Widens

It’s never been a better time to shop, work or spend leisure time at home – the internet and television are flooded with advertisements for amazing products with the ability to improve our lives and make things easier. However,…more

Advertising, Ameriprise Financial, Auto Warranties, Consumer Protection Laws, Deceptive Intent

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Gary Kaminsky

The Tip of the Spear Piercing the Regulated Cannabis Industry: How Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids and the Illicit Market Pose Significant Challenges to the Emerging Industry

Consumer demand and public support for cannabis legalization has led to sweeping reform across the Country. Unfortunately, this appetite combined with a lack of access to regulated marijuana has perpetuated both a robust and…more

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Farm Bill, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Jordan Kovnot

As States and Nations Continue to Enact Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation, Pressure Mounts on the U.S. to Pass a Competing Federal Law in 2021, and Businesses Should Prepare for Compliance

Global data privacy legislation has steadily advanced over the past several years, with one of the most comprehensive and well-known laws being the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), governing personal data originating…more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Julie Latsko

Risky Business: Identifying and Solving for Risk with the Assistance of Outside Litigation Counsel

The job of a corporate decision-maker is far from easy. Whether you work for a fledgling startup or a Fortune 500 company, each day can present new and daunting obstacles that make it difficult to successfully navigate—let alone…more

Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Due Diligence, Employee Training

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Ian Livaich

Charging Up Commercial Real Estate: How the Recent Federal Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure Will Benefit the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Recent $750+ Million in Federal Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure - In January 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced two grant awards totaling over $750 million, focused on improving electric vehicle (EV)…more

Biden Administration, Bipartisan Agreement, Charging Stations, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market

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Alexander Nassar

Texas Court Strikes Down FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a Texas federal trial court struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) April 23, 2024, rule banning most non-compete agreements in employment contracts (the “Non-Compete Rule”)…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, Non-Compete Agreements

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Shawn Rexroad

Regulation A Offerings: Alternative Real Estate Financing

With an increasing number of regional banks tightening lending standards and numerous private real estate funds pulling back on commercial real estate investing generally, many would-be real estate projects are being sidelined…more

Accredited Investors, Capital Raising, Financial Statements, Investors, Lenders

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Alex Seldin

To “B” or Not to “B” a Benefit Corporation *

As counsel for many socially-conscious businesses, perhaps the most frequent early-stage question we field from entrepreneurs is whether they should organize their business as a traditional business entity (such as a corporation…more

Benefit Corporations, Business Entities, Business Formation, Charitable Trusts, Choice of Entity

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Sonia Shariff

Your Brand On Social Media

Many American businesses, regardless of size, realize the value of having a positive social media presence. Recent surveys and marketing research show that “social commerce” has grown steadily since the pandemic started in 2020…more

Best Practices, Brand, Content Marketing, E-Commerce, Facebook

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Marc Skapof

The (Failed) Failing Business Exception: Stockholders’ Right to Vote on Asset Transfers

In Stream T.V. Networks, Inc. v. SeeCubic, Inc., the Delaware Supreme Court (“Court”) held that section 271 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“D.G.C.L”), which requires stockholder approval for a Delaware corporation to…more

Articles of Incorporation, Asset Transfer, Bankruptcy Code, Board of Directors, Closely Held Businesses

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Jennifer Tintenfass

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Closures; Federal Regulators Announce Plan to Protect Depositors

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, aided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) over concerns surrounding its solvency…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Deposit Accounts, Deposit Insurance, Depository Institutions

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Donna Tobin

U.S. Supreme Court - Willfulness is not a Prerequisite for a Profit Award for Trademark Infringement

In its unanimous April 23, 2020 opinion in Romag Fasteners v. Fossil, Inc., the Supreme Court made clear once and for all that a successful trademark plaintiff is not required to establish that the defendant’s infringement was…more

Charge-Filing Preconditions, Dilution, Disgorgement, Lanham Act, Romag Fasteners v Fossil

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Joshua Upin

Restrictions on Lease Remedies Arising Under Homart

In March, when much of the country was first experiencing the effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic, it was commonly believed that things would return to normal soon. Nearly nine months later, most of us have come to realize that…more

Accelerated Payments, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms

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Jakob Williams

Texas Court Strikes Down FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a Texas federal trial court struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) April 23, 2024, rule banning most non-compete agreements in employment contracts (the “Non-Compete Rule”)…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, Non-Compete Agreements

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Neil Willner

The Wheel is Turning and You Can't Slow Down: An Update on the Tri-State of Cannabis

Trying “just a little bit harder” and “just a little bit more” than years past, the Tri-State’s cannabis wheel is churning full speed ahead in 2022. New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut each began accepting applications for…more

Business Licenses, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Recreational Use, State and Local Government

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Chase Wright

As States and Nations Continue to Enact Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation, Pressure Mounts on the U.S. to Pass a Competing Federal Law in 2021, and Businesses Should Prepare for Compliance

Global data privacy legislation has steadily advanced over the past several years, with one of the most comprehensive and well-known laws being the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), governing personal data originating…more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Christopher Yaracs

New Year, New Reporting Requirements: What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Your Business

Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain companies (called “reporting companies”) formed or registered to do business in the United States will be required to report their beneficial owners, as well as the identities of the…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, National Security, NDAA

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