Ten Minute Interview: Protective Trusts (Video)

The SEC named Adam S. Aderton as the new co-chief of the Asset Management Unit's Enforcement Division. Mr. Aderton, who replaces Anthony Kelly, will share the position with Dabney O'Riordan.

Selling your business can be one of the most significant financial events in your life. While the sale price and deal terms often take center stage, it's the pre-sale planning...

Long-term care (LTC) planning isn't just about affording care — it's about protecting your wealth, preserving your liquidity, and maintaining control over your financial strategy.

As the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers prepare to transfer an estimated $84-90 trillion in wealth over the next two decades, families face critical decisions about estate planning, tax strategies, and asset protection. This comprehensive analysis explores how changing tax laws, evolving family structures, and complex asset portfolios require thoughtful planning to preserve wealth across generations while avoiding unnecessary taxes, legal disputes, and family conflicts.

Client profile: Three high-net-worth entrepreneurs from the Arabian Gulf, wanting to expand into an overseas market in the hospitality sector through a joint venture

Bowditch partners Christopher Rock and Jon Barooshian will give the introduction and moderate the panel, respectively, at "Time is Running Out to Maximize the Value of Opportunity Zones

On 31 October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the outcome of a multi-firm review into consolidation across the financial advice and wealth management sector.

Recent changes to US tax legislation regarding the audit process for partnerships have important implications for CLO managers ...

Revenue Procedure 2025-31 establishes a safe harbor that permits exchange-traded products (ETPs) that are organized as trusts and that hold digital assets on proof‑of‑stake networks...

The ruling of the second US Circuit Court of Appeals in a recent case has resolved one particular uncertainty while retaining a versatile and open-ended approach to assessment of the criteria which govern Chapter 15 relief.

"Greenwashing" is the term for a company's exaggerated, misleading, or unsupported claims about its environmental practices.

Fissuring occurs through subcontracting, franchising, and an extended supply chain, and is especially prevalent in the restaurant, hospitality, and construction industries.

As generative AI patent filings surge globally, companies developing autonomous systems, robotics, and physical AI face new strategic challenges from incumbent patent holders and international filers. Understanding which innovations to patent versus protect as trade secrets has become critical for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

The doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (“OTDP”) is one of the most complicated aspects of U.S. patent law, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit soon will have an opportunity to limit when OTDP can arise.

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has issued a memorandum outlining a strategic shift toward data-driven prosecution across five key areas: public trust, health care, tax enforcement, global trade, and corporate misconduct. This signals a more integrated enforcement model that combines advanced analytics with interagency coordination...

If your company has received a demand letter or complaint alleging that your “All Natural” or “No Artificial Preservatives” labeling is deceptive because your product contains tocopherols, you are not alone. A growing wave of consumer class actions is targeting food, beverage, and pet food companies on this theory — and it shows no signs of slowing down.

Alice Lee-Dutra, a senior patent agent at Foley's San Diego office, shares her unique journey from earning a PhD at UC Berkeley to spending a decade as a scientist at Johnson & Johnson...

Those seeking to conduct research involving human genetic material within the People’s Republic of China or to import into China such material should review China’s recently issued draft regulations ("Draft") for the management of its human genetic resources.

Studies show that 70-90% of corporate mergers and acquisitions fail to achieve their stated goals, making governance discipline critical as deal activity accelerates. This framework guides directors through the fiduciary duties, key questions, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls they must navigate when overseeing a significant acquisition. From evaluating strategic rationale and synergies to managing conflicts of interest and ensuring adequate due diligence, directors who approach acquisitions w

TDK Ventures' 100X 2026 conference in Burlingame brought together founders, investors, and corporate leaders to explore the convergence of energy transition and digital innovation...