Business Law and Corporate Law

Given recent amendments to relevant key states’ corporate laws, there has been an uptick in companies seeking to move their corporate home from Delaware to other states, including Texas – the so-called “DExit” decision. In 2025, 18 companies proposed reincorporating out of Delaware, with 13 seeking to move to Nevada and two looking to move to Texas.

The SEC has proposed Regulation E-Delivery, a comprehensive framework that would allow entities to satisfy federal securities law delivery requirements through electronic means without obtaining prior affirmative consent from recipients. This proposal addresses decades of experience with electronic media, advances in communication technologies, and stakeholder preferences, while establishing conditions for e-delivery of information to investors, security holders, and other covered recipients.

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On 14 July 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced three significant developments in trade fraud enforcement. First, the agencies’ joint Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF) surpassed US$1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses in less than one year of operation.

The DOJ/DHS Trade Fraud Task Force has recovered over $1 billion in enforcement actions within its first year, signaling a permanent shift in federal customs enforcement priorities. With the creation of a dedicated Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section and new Resource Guide, companies face heightened scrutiny over supply chain compliance and country-of-origin declarations. How will this aggressive enforcement posture reshape corporate compliance strategies and criminal exposure for importers?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) filed an amicus brief supporting the motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the National Association of Industrial Bankers (“NAIB”), the Online Lenders Alliance (“OLA”), and the American Financial Services Association (“AFSA”) in their challenge to Oregon’s recently enacted opt-out law.

The opportunity in North American fiber is hiding in plain sight. More than 400 independent operators have built the networks that large carriers would like to own, but as capital gets more expensive and subscriber growth slows, the economics that financed those builds have turned against the operators holding them.

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The Department of Justice Antitrust Division has introduced a new model timing agreement that offers merging parties an expedited review option for second request investigations. This initiative promises earlier engagement with Division leadership and potentially faster resolution timelines, but comes with trade-offs that parties must carefully weigh. Will this new expedited path truly accelerate merger reviews, or could it extend investigation timelines for those who opt in?

The Iowa Supreme Court's landmark decision in In re Ezra L. Totton Scholarship addresses whether universities can modify race-based donor-restricted scholarships in response to changing legal landscapes following Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. The Court ruled that while institutions may seek modifications when restrictions become impracticable, any changes must remain faithful to the donor's original charitable intent rather than simply serving institutional compliance goals. This precedent-settin

As government contractors face mounting scrutiny over diversity initiatives, a critical question emerges: can DEI-related representations trigger False Claims Act liability? This program examines how workplace diversity commitments intersect with federal fraud enforcement, exploring recent settlements and legal theories that have transformed DEI compliance into a potential source of significant legal exposure.

Recent lawsuits against theater organizations signal a dramatic shift in how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being legally challenged. From discounted ticket promotions to apprenticeship opportunities, DEI initiatives that once seemed routine are now facing federal scrutiny and litigation under anti-discrimination laws. Theater companies, producers and arts organizations must navigate this evolving legal landscape to protect their programs while continuing to pursue diversity goals.