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Once public, a company is subject to a continuously evolving landscape of disclosure and reporting requirements. Recent disclosure developments have addressed everything from executive compensation to cybersecurity. In addition, the prevalence of social media has made it such that a company must now...
Stocks and bonds are easily recognizable as securities, but did you know that promissory notes may also be securities? So can certain joint venture interests and many other types of investment contracts. Then there are cryptocurrency altcoins, which are sometimes securities and sometimes not. How do...
"What happens to a band name when a band breaks up? In the case of The Guess Who, there was no agreement between the band members on use, so original bassist Jim Kale registered THE GUESS WHO as a trademark in the United States in 1986 without telling the other band members."
This webinar will present a summary and analysis of 2023 developments and actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a forward-looking discussion of what to expect in the year ahead.
In an age where technology permeates nearly every facet of business, the importance of having a general understanding of Information Technology (IT) contracts is crucial.
On October 31, 2023, a Missouri jury awarded the plaintiff class in Sitzer/Burnett v. Nar, et al a $1.78 billion damages verdict against several real estate brokerage companies and the National Association of Realtors, based on a finding that the defendants conspired to fix commission being paid by...
Financial Poise Webinars™ announces “Focus on Manufacturing,” a live webinar premiering November 9th at 2:00 PM CST. This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter™ and part of the “ Chapter 11- Industry Focus 2023 ” series. It will feature Jonathan Friedland (Much Shelist, P.C.); Ken Yager...
Matthew Kohel, a partner in Saul Ewing's Litigation Department, hosted a webinar discussing the implementation of best practices and responsible use policies to manage the risk of utilizing AI in the workplace. The presentation focused on the identification and management of risks that can arise...
On November 7, 2023, the City Council of Chicago approved a referendum that will put Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’ on the 2024 primary ballot on March 19, 2024. If passed, the measure would change the amount of real estate transfer taxes the City of Chicago imposes on commercial and residential properties...
The private capital markets have become an increasingly important source of funding for both private and public companies alike. Today total capital raised through private placements surpasses total capital raised in public offerings. What’s more, in recent years legislation like the JOBS Act has...
On November 1, 2023, Candice Kline will speak during the Financial Poise Webinar RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2023. The topic which she will speak on is "Bad Debtor Owes Me Money."