Nearly all business disputes in Massachusetts are governed by Chapter 93A. The winning plaintiff under Chapter 93A is entitled to an automatic award of its attorney's fees, and may be awarded up to three times its actual damages.

The SEC has invited public comment on its proposals, requiring that all comments must be received on or before July 6, 2015. It is therefore possible that final rules could be adopted by the SEC in time for the 2016 proxy season.

Chapter 93A is the dominant law in Massachusetts governing business litigation.

Under the new two-tier system, companies will be able to offer up to $20 million worth of securities to investors in Tier 1 offerings without having to provide audited financial statements or ongoing reports to the SEC.

A recent decision by a Commercial Division judge in New York County has caused shivers of anticipation among New York's professional responsibility community.

Like so many New York lawyers, I was happy when the First Department decided Stock v. Schnader Harrison, Segal & Lewis, LLP, 35 N.Y.S.3d 31 (1st Dept. 2016 (Stock).