This article summarizes key developments in the preparation of audit response letters concerning loss contingencies since the American Bar Association Statement...

An exploration of 300+ recent commercial law decisions examined evolving issues in the application of UCC Article 9 and enforcement of security interests.

We had a great time at the ABA Business Law Section M&A Committee Meeting in beautiful Laguna Beach.

Following best practices for board meeting minutes helps establish an accurate record and evidence of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

January 2027 sees the introduction of CRD VI across Europe, which is potentially going to have a chilling effect on cross-border lending by non-European banks into the EU. US banks without either a European branch or subsidiary are going to be particularly affected and will need to reconfigure their European loan book in order to continue to lend compliantly.

Each type of intellectual property must be considered in its own light when determining how to transfer it, or not transfer it, in a business transaction.

Effective orientation and onboarding ensure new board members have a foundation for satisfying fiduciary duties and the knowledge to usefully contribute.

Partner Kirk Nahra examines the expanding and increasingly complex patchwork of U.S. privacy and security regulations in his recently published article, "Privacy and Security Law for Business Lawyers."

If adopted, the amendments would, among other things, confirm the ability of LLCs and limited partnerships with series to engage in mergers.

The pro-sandbagging ruling in In re Dura Medic Holdings provided certainty in Delaware, but in Canada, the law around sandbagging is still murky.

Strong corporate board governance addresses four key themes: process discipline, board effectiveness, managing risk, and boardroom culture.

Parties to tech transfer deals must consider the impact of open-source software used in the technology to mitigate significant intellectual property risks.

When an employer determines a reorganization is necessary, establishing and documenting the legitimate business reasons supporting the decision is critical.

To maintain an effective board of directors over time, it is essential to take a strategic approach to board composition, plan ahead for board turnover, and regularly assess whether the board is functioning well.

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In particular, the Summary describes the Financial Accounting Standards Board's recent updates on consolidation and income taxes.

Randy's summary covers the Financial Accounting Standards Board's recent Accounting Standards Updates, which mostly have dealt with discrete or technical accounting issues, and other pending projects.

With class action litigation over unpaid vacation pay on employee bonuses and commissions rising in Canada, M&A deals must address the issue proactively.

While it is essential to have a working knowledge of discovery rules in the jurisdiction you're seeking information in, it is also essential to engage local counsel from the outset, to help navigate jurisdictional specific issues.