Business Law and Corporate Law

Many companies conduct periodic self-audits concerning compliance with environmental regulations. While these internal reviews are useful in efforts to maintain regulatory compliance...

Last week we wrote about how attorney-client privilege can be lost in domestic M&A when brokers, consultants, and other non-legal advisors are pulled into legal communications.

Today let's talk about the attorney-client privilege, how important that safeguard is in M&A transactions, and how not to mess it up.

Recent securities class actions against Dow Inc. and Tronox Holdings plc underscore the growing litigation risk associated with tariff‑related and broader economic disclosures in periodic reports, earnings calls, and investor communications.

In its April 9, 2026, memorandum opinion ruling on a motion to compel advancement of legal fees in Energy Founders Fund, LP v. Daskevich, the Texas Business Court addressed three issues relevant...

On March 27, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery’s decision in Witmer v. Armistice Cap., LLC, 344 A.3d 632 (Del. Ch. 2025) aff’d, No. 381, 2025, 2026 WL 849994 (Del. Mar. 27, 2026)...

Some of the most consequential strategic decisions in frontier AI are being made away from research labs. They are being taken by the executives negotiating collaborations between...

For Dr. Jessica Gaulton, building FamilyWell has always been about closing a gap she experienced firsthand — a gap that too many women still face today.

Why It Matters: These laws signal Maine’s intent to exercise oversight over private equity and similar investment activity in its health care sector, a trend gaining momentum nationwide. Health care entities in Maine will need to understand the notice requirements and structure deal timelines to accommodate a regulatory review process that could exceed nine months.

The US and European markets for collateralized loan obligation securities (CLOs) in 2025 carried the momentum of a robust 2024 through headwinds from tariff announcements...

Recent securities class actions against Dow Inc. and Tronox Holdings plc underscore the growing litigation risk associated with tariff‑related and broader economic disclosures in periodic reports, earnings calls, and investor communications.

The Ninth Circuit recently reversed in part dismissal in a putative securities fraud class action alleging that a toy manufacturer and two of its officers misrepresented the status of its inventory management, distribution capabilities, and IT system use.