United States: Corporate/Commercial Law

Estate planners can better serve clients by looking beyond traditional charitable giving to flexible philanthropic strategies that reflect clients' goals, values and desire for lasting impact across generations. The article explores how modern philanthropy extends beyond tax-deductible donations to include impact investments, giving circles, and mission-aligned business structures. Discover five practical ways estate planners can initiate more meaningful philanthropic conversations and draft documents that

A U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means hearing on “Foreign Influence in American Nonprofits” last month and recent letters by Republican state Attorneys General accusing specific organizations of violating FARA have resulted in some additional public attention about how FARA relates to the nonprofit/tax-exempt sector.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS recently issued temporary regulations that provide an immediately effective framework for establishing and administering “Trump Accounts,” including broad automatic enrollment and large-scale contributions funded by governmental and charitable donors. The regulations became effective September 30, 2026, apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and expire September 30, 2029.

Fred Wolens, Chief Legal Officer of Recorded Future, shares his journey to the top legal role and offers practical insights on navigating major acquisitions, advising leadership effectively, and building successful relationships with outside counsel. Drawing from his experience with Mastercard's acquisition of Recorded Future in 2024, he provides valuable guidance on aligning legal strategy with business objectives.

This year, more venture-backed companies shut down than at any point on record, according to data published last week by Andreessen Horowitz. The largest share of those closures comes from companies founded between 2019 and 2021, a period when interest rates were near zero and capital was easy to raise.

Hospital mergers require careful attention to pharmacy operations, which involve separate licenses, registrations, payor contracts and accreditation requirements that don't automatically transfer with the hospital. Overlooking pharmacy integration as a distinct transaction workstream can interrupt network participation, delay reimbursement and disrupt patients' access to medications, making early planning essential for regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top By now you have likely heard that the EEOC has significantly reduced the time to respond to a notice of a pending EEOC charge. Historically, when a respondent received a notice of an EEOC charge (which are delivered via e-correspondence — so be on the lookout for e-mail from the EEOC), it typically had at least 30 days to provide a response.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently held a public hearing on its proposed rescission of EEO-1 reporting requirements. Most of the 22 individuals who spoke at the hearing asked the EEOC to retain or modernize the reporting requirements instead of eliminating them.

Licensed customs brokers face two critical deadlines in 2027, not just one. While the triennial status report is due in February, the continuing education requirements must be completed by January 31st.

This year, more venture-backed companies shut down than at any point on record, according to data published last week by Andreessen Horowitz. The largest share of those closures comes from companies founded between 2019 and 2021, a period when interest rates were near zero and capital was easy to raise.

An attorney at Mintz discusses their transition into sustainable energy and infrastructure law, explaining how a generalist corporate background prepared them for the multidisciplinary challenges of clean energy...

In this episode of The Founder's Hour, hosts Laura Cicirelli and Eric Weiner are joined by Julie Levinson Werner, partner and Vice Chair of Lowenstein’s Employment practice, to discuss the legal and practical considerations founders face as they begin building a workforce.