United States: Shareholders

Debt Finance partner Raquel Smith joins hosts Laura Cicirelli and Eric Weiner to discuss venture debt facilities, unpacking key terms founders should understand including common red flags, covenants, and events of default. The conversation explores building strong relationships within the venture debt ecosystem and examines the broader risks, strategic considerations, and potential pitfalls associated with venture debt financings.

Indiana has enacted a proxy advisor disclosure statute nearly identical to Texas's previously enjoined law, and ISS has filed a constitutional challenge.

For New Jersey business owners who have built closely held companies through decades of work and investment, succession planning through trusts offers a strategic path to protect value and ensure smooth transitions. This approach addresses critical concerns around management continuity, tax exposure, and family dynamics while preserving the long-term viability of the business across generations.