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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 15 – Monitoring and Improving Internal Controls

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom will post a key part of a best practices compliance...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Requirements are Paused (Again)

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There is no current reporting obligation to file “beneficial ownership information” or a BOI Report. This update reflects the latest ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit regarding BOI reporting issued...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Great Women in Compliance: Catherine Razzano on Leading with Passion

In this week’s episode, Hemma visits Catherine Razzano, a veteran legal and compliance expert and Head of Global Legal Compliance at social media giant TikTok. Learn about Catherine’s transition from private practice to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Navigating Return to Office Policies and Corporate Speak Up Culture

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: January 15, 2025 – The Corruption is Back Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

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Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2025 Canada

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1 Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview - 1.1 What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations and who is driving the regulatory agenda in your jurisdiction? Originally Published in the International Comparative...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced

1. Higher Jurisdictional Thresholds For HSR Filings - On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced revised, higher thresholds for premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of...more

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IRS and California Provide Tax Relief for LA County Residents and Businesses

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The IRS on Friday, January 10, 2025 extended tax payment and filing deadlines to October 15, 2025 for Los Angeles County individuals and businesses because of the recent fires. The California Governor’s office followed suit...more

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Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Guidelines on Environmental Claims: Key Updates for Businesses

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The Competition Bureau has released proposed guidelines for environmental claims following the recent greenwashing amendments to the Competition Act. The draft guidelines outline the Bureau's interpretation and enforcement...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

I’ll Cry if I Want To – But Taking Steps to Avoid Tears Is a Better Strategy for Private Company Business Partners

In recent years, the headlines have tracked the news of high-profile breakups among business partners in private companies. These business partner fallouts include: - 2023: Sam Altman was ousted as Open AI CEO (for...more

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Avoiding Business Blunders: Tips for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

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Business disputes can be disruptive and very expensive. Whether choosing a new partner, considering a merger or guiding a client as they start or grow a business, there are many things you can do to prevent problems. As a...more

McDermott Will & Emery

SBA’s Final Size Standard Recertification Rule: What Private Equity Companies Need to Know

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We previously discussed the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule updating the regulations regarding government contractor size and small business program status recertification. The SBA has now issued the...more

White & Case LLP

2024 Half-year in review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Delaware Court of Chancery Holds That Proposed Conversion Did Not Trigger a Blocking Right Covering Charter Repeals

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In Gunderson v. The Trade Desk, Inc., the Delaware Court of Chancery held that a charter provision requiring supermajority stockholder approval to amend or repeal The Trade Desk, Inc.’s (Trade Desk) charter was not triggered...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Organizing Your Company’s Health and Welfare Plans Part 1: Creating a Framework

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Following the flurry of regulatory guidance and informal comments from officials at the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and other agencies of the Federal government, health and welfare plans should be a primary...more

Alston & Bird

New York Passes New Removal Procedures for Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Partners of Any Entity Regulated by Department of...

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What Happened? On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, signed into law, S7532, which repealed the existing section of the Banking Law addressing the removal of officers, directors, and trustees of banking...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Storm Before the Calm: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Future Post-M&A Recertifications

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Dec. 17, 2024, issued a Final Rule that substantially changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following the merger or...more

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ISA Issues Draft Rules on Licensing Exemptions for Payment Services

Recently, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) published draft rules regulating entities’ notice of exemption from the obligation to obtain a license to provide payment or payment initiation services....more

Fenwick & West LLP

2024 Digital Health Recap: Early-Stage Momentum and 'Goliath' Moves

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As we kick off 2025, it's worth reflecting on the forces that shaped digital health in 2024. From early-stage innovation capturing investor attention to mega funds like a16z and General Catalyst driving dealmaking, the year...more

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Business Groups File Lawsuit Challenging HSR Rule Changes

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On Friday, January 10th, 2025, the US Chamber of Commerce, American Investment Council, Business Roundtable, and Longview Chamber of Commerce (collectively the “Plaintiffs”) filed a joint lawsuit challenging the FTC’s and...more

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FTC Announces 2025 Thresholds for Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Filings and Fees

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On Jan. 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its annual adjustments to the premerger filing thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) and to the filing fee thresholds under the Merger Filing Fee...more

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The SEC’s Cybersecurity Incident, Governance, and Management Reporting Requirements: What you Need to Know to Avoid Cyber and D&O...

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The SEC public company cyber disclosure rule raises issues that companies should consider in reviewing existing insurance coverage and in assessing overall risk....more

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DOJ Settles Claims of Illegal Pre-Merger Coordination Against Crude Oil Companies with Record $5.6 Million Gun Jumping Penalty

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On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit against three Texas-based crude oil companies—XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II, LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP)—alleging...more

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SEC Doesn’t Like Secret Hush Money Deals Either: Former Head of WWE Settles Charges for Not Disclosing Confidential Settlements...

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On January 10, 2025, the SEC announced settled charges against Vince McMahon, former Executive Chair and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., for signing two settlement agreements without disclosure to the board, anyone...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

2025 Annual Updates to the United States Pre-Merger Notification (HSR Act) and Interlocking Directorates Thresholds

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has revised the thresholds that govern pre-merger notification requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”), and Section 8 of the...more

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