M&A Talk (Video)

Since its establishment by executive order by President Ford in 1975, the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States, popularly referred to as "CFIUS," has monitored national security...

Healthcare M&A activity maintained steady momentum through Q2 2026, driven by physician practice consolidation, AI-enabled technology acquisitions, and strategic outpatient expansion. Private equity investment persisted despite intensifying regulatory scrutiny of MSO arrangements, while digital health buyers paid significant premiums for platforms demonstrating production-grade AI capabilities and proprietary data assets.

On 30 September 2026, the SEC proposed rule amendments advancing Chairman Paul S. Atkins’ “responsible retailization” of private markets, expanding retail access to private-market strategies while adding key investor safeguards.

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The SEC and CFTC have fundamentally shifted their enforcement approach in 2026, moving away from high-volume technical violations toward targeted actions addressing serious fraud and market manipulation. This mid-year update examines new leadership priorities, enhanced inter-agency coordination, revised cooperation policies, the elimination of "no-deny" settlement provisions, and a landmark Supreme Court ruling on disgorgement that collectively reshape the regulatory landscape for market participants.

How do some nonprofit organizations develop and prosper, while others appear passive and static? Thriving and effective nonprofit boards share some important characteristics, which do not include "boring" board meetings.

As we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of debt financing and M&A activity is poised for significant transformation.

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Delaware continues to issue verified report notices that can require companies to certify their unclaimed property reporting and provide supporting information within specified deadlines.

Law firms are one of the last major professional services segments without meaningful private equity (PE) penetration.

Since its establishment by executive order by President Ford in 1975, the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States, popularly referred to as "CFIUS," has monitored national security...

Alexander G. Malyshev and Sarah H. Ganley examine the final order rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The analysis clarifies that this rescheduling applies specifically to medical cannabis and does not constitute federal legalization of cannabis.

SEC Rule 15a-6 creates a framework allowing non-U.S. broker-dealers to engage with American institutional investors and conduct certain securities activities without full SEC registration. The rule establishes specific exemptions and requirements, including the use of chaperoning broker-dealers, while balancing market access with regulatory oversight. Understanding these provisions is essential for foreign broker-dealers seeking compliant pathways to U.S. capital markets.

The Department of Justice's historic decision to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act has triggered multiple legal challenges now consolidated before...

New York has become the first U.S. state to implement a statewide moratorium on major data center development, halting discretionary environmental permits for facilities of 50-megawatts or more for one year. Governor Hochul's Executive Order #62 directs state agencies to study and establish new regulatory frameworks addressing environmental impacts, utility costs, and community benefits, while exempting projects with permits deemed complete before July 14, 2026.

Chairman Paul S. Atkins has launched a broad philosophical shift at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), directing the agency toward cutting red tape, maximizing capital formation, and embracing technological innovation. The following summarizes SEC initiatives now underway

The esports and gaming technology industry is experiencing rapid growth, with global revenue expected to surpass $3 billion by 2025. As companies rush to invest in this lucrative sector...

Recent SEC enforcement activity and new interpretive guidance highlight the agency's continued emphasis on beneficial ownership reporting under Schedules 13D and 13G. The settlement of the Elon Musk Twitter acquisition case, resulting in a $1.5 million penalty, demonstrates the SEC's focus on timely disclosure requirements. Updated Corporation Finance Interpretations clarify how derivatives and total return swaps may trigger reporting obligations when used to obscure voting influence.

New York State's All-Electric Buildings Act, recently upheld by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, mandates that most new construction use electric heating and appliances instead of fossil fuel alternatives.

On August 30, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to Congress that would amend the Foreign Investment Law and create a national-security review mechanism for foreign acquisitions in Mexico.