Business Law and Corporate Law

Franchise disputes commonly involve breach of contract, termination issues, intellectual property conflicts, and territorial encroachment between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding the franchise agreement's dispute resolution procedures and state franchise laws like New Jersey's pro-franchisee statute is critical to resolving these conflicts effectively. Both parties benefit from proactive communication and following contractual procedures for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

With the passing of Delaware House Bill 400 (“HB 400”), a series of fee increases have been implemented, including higher annual franchise taxes and expedited service fee maximums for corporate filings.

The hotel industry in 2026 faces a critical inflection point where technology investment alone no longer guarantees competitive advantage. As AI adoption accelerates, sustainability mandates tighten, and traveler behaviors shift amid economic uncertainty, the defining factor becomes whether hotels have transformed their technology into meaningful guest experiences. This analysis explores how hospitality brands can bridge the gap between technological capability and customer-centric innovation.

New York City's pied-à-terre tax took effect on July 1, 2026, imposing a surcharge on certain residential properties that do not serve as a primary residence. A critical question for property owners is whether holding title through a trust or other entity can avoid this surcharge, and the answer depends on how the City applies its "look-through" approach to beneficial ownership. Understanding the primary residence exclusion requirements for trusts and business entities is essential for property owners

New York City's Pied-à-Terre Tax imposes substantial annual surcharges on high-value residential properties that don't serve as primary residences, with rates ranging from 0.8% to 6.5% of assessed value depending on property type and valuation. The Department of Finance has issued implementation guidance and mailed notices to affected property owners, who must now navigate complex exemption requirements and documentation standards by the September 18, 2026 deadline. Critical questions remain unresolved

Estate planning has evolved beyond traditional assets like real estate and brokerage accounts to encompass a new frontier: digital assets including cryptocurrency wallets, NFT collections, and social media accounts. Without proper planning, these valuable online holdings may become permanently inaccessible or subject to costly litigation, leaving fiduciaries struggling to navigate complex legal frameworks that govern access but not ownership.

The Benesch Dental/DSO Industry Newsletter provides comprehensive coverage of consolidation trends, AI adoption, regulatory changes, and workforce challenges reshaping the dental support organization sector. This edition examines how DSOs are prioritizing operational strength through strategic mergers, financial restructuring, and enterprise-wide technology deployments while navigating tighter lending conditions and evolving compliance landscapes.

Jones Day's dedicated FDI working group provides comprehensive guidance on navigating the increasingly complex landscape of foreign direct investment control across multiple jurisdictions. With expertise spanning from Australia to the United States, the firm's lawyers help clients understand government approval requirements and notification procedures that have become critical considerations in modern M&A transactions.

Lindsey Reighard examines the current slowdown in mid-market M&A activity, exploring how summer timing and geopolitical uncertainty are creating a choppier deal environment. The analysis reveals which factors are causing businesses to delay market entry and when activity might resume.

This advisory examines the lifecycle of a typical special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) through its initial public offering, highlighting current market trends, sponsor economics, SEC disclosure requirements, Nasdaq listing developments, and the practical considerations that shape today's SPAC transactions.

A California appellate court has ruled that Delaware corporations with principal operations in California cannot use exclusive forum selection clauses to avoid the state's broader shareholder inspection rights, even when their bylaws designate Delaware as the exclusive forum for internal affairs disputes. The decision creates uncertainty for Delaware corporations operating in California and raises questions about the interplay between forum selection provisions and state public policy protections for minori

Let’s say you are a minority interest holder facing a squeeze-out merger. If someone else controls the process, the price, and the paperwork, how do you know the deal was fair? Can a minority shareholder that also holds a meaningful stake in the controller really be counted among the “disinterested” minority?...