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SEC Proposes Rules Rescinding Federal Regulation Of Shareholder Proposals And Modernizing Proxy Solicitations
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed sweeping changes to federal proxy rules, including the potential rescission of Rule 14a-8 governing shareholder proposals and amendments to modernize proxy solicitation procedures. These proposals would fundamentally shift oversight of shareholder proposals from federal regulation to state law and corporate governance documents, while streamlining various proxy-related compliance requirements that have remained largely unchanged for decades.
United States Commercial
MB
Mayer Brown
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SEC Risk Alert Highlights Investment Adviser Annual Compliance Review Expectations
The SEC's Division of Examinations has issued a Risk Alert highlighting common deficiencies in how investment advisers conduct their mandatory annual compliance reviews under Rule 206(4)-7. The alert identifies critical gaps in review timing, documentation, and implementation that advisers should address to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
United States Commercial
DS
Dinsmore & Shohl
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Podcast
Coffee Chats With WIN: Don’t Take Yourself Out Of The Game (Podcast)
In this episode of Coffee Chats with WIN, hosts Jessica Stewart and Lauren Russell sit down with Lesley Adamo, Vice Chair of the Tax Group and New York Office Managing Partner at Lowenstein Sandler. Lesley shares her journey into tax law, the pivotal advice that shaped her path to partnership while balancing family life, and why bringing your authentic self to work matters.
United States Employment
LS
Lowenstein Sandler
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How To Acquire A Colorado Cannabis License
Colorado regulates marijuana businesses through the state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), while local jurisdictions retain separate licensing and regulatory authority over marijuana businesses within their boundaries. The current Colorado Marijuana Rules are codified at 1 CCR 212-3 (version effective January 5, 2026). Because state rules, forms, fee schedules, and local ordinances can change, applicants should confirm relevant requirements before filing or closing a transaction.
United States Commercial
HS
Harris Sliwoski
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Navigating Training, Improving And Competition Restrictions In Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agreements
As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI, attention is increasingly shifting from the technology itself to the contractual frameworks that govern its use. What may appear to be standard licensing language can have significant implications for how businesses leverage AI tools, incorporate AI-generated content into their operations, and pursue future innovation strategies. This article examines one of the more consequential and evolving aspects of generative AI contracting, highlighting are
United States IP
HL
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Raising The Roof: Women Redefining Leadership In Construction And Law
As construction accelerates across Colorado, legal strategy has become foundational to how projects are financed, structured, and built. From managing litigation risk that reshapes what gets developed to creating pathways for women in construction leadership, the intersection of law and construction requires both technical expertise and strategic vision that extends beyond the courtroom.
United States Real Estate
FL
Fennemore
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U.S. Senate Falls Short On Procedural Vote To Advance The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The Senate's failure to achieve the 60-vote threshold on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act leaves the timeline for comprehensive federal cryptocurrency regulation uncertain. Two key obstacles emerged: concerns over ethics provisions designed to prevent senior officials from profiting from digital ventures, and unresolved disputes over activity-based rewards and yield payments on stablecoins that banking groups warn could drain deposits from community banks.
United States Finance
JD
Jones Day
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Before The Storm: Four Steps Businesses Should Take Now To Protect A Future Standard Flood Insurance Policy Claim
Peak hurricane season demands proactive preparation for flood insurance claims, particularly for businesses covered under the National Flood Insurance Program. Understanding policy requirements, documenting property conditions, and establishing claims procedures before disaster strikes can mean the difference between a successful claim and inadequate recovery.
United States Insurance
BS
Butler Snow LLP
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Pennsylvania Decouples From Federal Interest Expense Rules
Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue has eliminated a key safe harbor for consolidated filers, requiring separate-company calculations of federal interest expense limitations under IRC Section 163(j) for Corporate Net Income Tax purposes starting in 2025. The new guidance introduces complex tracking requirements for intercompany interest, third-party debt, and carryforwards while freezing conformity to pre-OBBB rules, creating significant compliance challenges for multistate corporations.
United States Tax
HK
Holland & Knight
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Bowflex Keeps The Weight Of Successor Liability From Landing On The Purchaser
A New Jersey District Court decision demonstrates how carefully drafted sale orders and proper notice procedures in bankruptcy asset sales can effectively shield buyers from legacy product liability claims. The case examines the critical interplay between asset purchase agreements, court-approved sale orders, and constitutional notice requirements in determining whether pre-closing liabilities follow purchased assets or remain with the seller.
United States Insolvency
PR
Proskauer Rose LLP
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