Woodruff Sawyer

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Phone: (415) 391-2141
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Expanding Retail Investor Access to Private Funds: A Spider-Man Problem

Private funds could be facing a Spider-Man problem. Let me explain. Because he was bitten by a radioactive spider, Spider-Man has superpowers. He can jump really high. He can shoot webs from his hands. When his Spidey-Sense… more
 /  Consumer Protection, Finance & Banking, Securities Law

Managing Your Supply Chain Cyber Risk

Most organizations rely on complex supply chains, and that reliance has become a point of vulnerability for cyberattacks. This spring, we have witnessed a large-scale cyberattack on a major British multinational retailer due to… more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology

Life Sciences Insurance: Navigating Risk from Lab to IPO

In our new webinar series, Risk Management for Your Life Sciences Company, we discuss the insurance and risk management milestones life science companies should prepare for as they move from early funding through clinical… more
 /  Insurance, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation

Guide to Private Company D&O Insurance, 2025

Most private companies operate for years without ever facing a directors & officers (D&O) insurance claim. That’s why the risks can be easy to overlook. But D&O litigation isn’t just about major scandals or headline-making… more
 /  Business Organizations, Insurance

The Judges of Y’all Street: Riding with the New Texas Business Court

Normally, developments in corporate law are slow-moving—but not over the past year or so. Texas, among other jurisdictions, has been acting fast to capitalize on cracks in Delaware’s armor as the leading state of incorporation… more
 /  Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions

Analyzing the State of M&A in 2025: Key Survey Insights

At the start of the year, we surveyed M&A lawyers to gather their perspectives on the market dynamics, the year ahead, and the impact of representations and warranties insurance (RWI) on deals. These insights are invaluable for… more
 /  Finance & Banking, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Foreign Private Issuers: Time to End the Free Lunch?

Foreign private issuers (FPIs) are non-US companies that are traded on US exchanges. They have access to US capital markets even though FPIs are subject to less-stringent disclosure requirements. A good question to ask is… more
 /  Insurance, International Law & Trade, Securities Law

Q1 2025 Commercial Insurance Snapshot: Property Market Continues Downward Trend

The soft market persists across most sectors of commercial insurance. In the property sector, rates continue to decline—a trend we expect to persist as property insurers see strong profits and benefit from decreasing reinsurance… more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance, Science, Computers, & Technology

Cracks in the Boardroom: Governance Lessons from a High-Profile Public Company Director Exit

Most director resignations are routine affairs, but that was not the case with a recent and very public director resignation. This resignation and others like it may serve as a cautionary tale for any board. In this week’s blog,… more
 /  Business Organizations, Elections & Politics, Securities Law

[Ongoing Program] Risk Management for Your Life Sciences Company: Webinar 3 - International Clinical Trials Country Requirements- What You Need To Know - August 12th, 10:00 am PT

From lab to commercialization: Navigate the evolving risks of life science companies - Life science companies face rapidly evolving risks—from navigating insurance needs during early funding stages to understanding… more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Insurance, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

[Ongoing Program] Risk Management for Your Life Sciences Company: Webinar 2 - AI In Real Life (Science): Exploring Real World Risks and Implications of Using AI in the Life Sciences Industry - July 22nd, 10:00 am PT

From lab to commercialization: Navigate the evolving risks of life science companies - Life science companies face rapidly evolving risks—from navigating insurance needs during early funding stages to understanding… more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Insurance, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

[Ongoing Program] Risk Management for Your Life Sciences Company: Webinar 1 - Navigating Risk from Lab to IPO: A Guide to Insurance for Biotech Executives - June 10th, 10:00 am PT

From lab to commercialization: Navigate the evolving risks of life science companies - Life science companies face rapidly evolving risks—from navigating insurance needs during early funding stages to understanding… more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Insurance, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2025

Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2025 deadline for paying fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research… more
 /  Health, Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

Global Benefits Landscape: Key Updates Across EMEA

As we move further into 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for employee benefits across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). From increases in national insurance contributions in the UK to landmark pension… more
 /  Health, Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

Looking Into the SEC Future for Financial Services Companies

As new Chair Paul Atkins begins to make his mark on the Securities and Exchange Commission, the news cycle has been heavily focused on crypto regulation. The SEC, however, is more than just a crypto regulator… more
 /  Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
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