June 28, 2023
In 1975 President Ford created the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) by an Executive Order, and Congress, particularly in 2018, has increased […]
June 6, 2023
On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA is intended to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and tax evasion. It […]
May 16, 2023
On May 11, 2023, New York State published the second iteration of regulations governing the sale and use of cannabis for adults. These rules and regulations […]
May 12, 2023
The State of New York has passed new legislation to increase penalties for the sale of cannabis by unlicensed and illicit dispensaries. The new measures give […]
May 8, 2023
Any United States company that has at least one non-U.S. investor owning at least 10% of its voting equity (“U.S. Affiliates”) must file an appropriate report […]
April 5, 2023
In 2007, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that accelerated rent clauses are enforceable in commercial leasing agreements. Cummings Properties, LLC v. National Communications Corp., 449 Mass. 490, […]
April 4, 2023
Massachusetts law allows unpaid contractors the right to put a lien on real estate to enforce their right to payment. Traditionally, the law has made it […]
March 13, 2023
We applaud the FDIC’s extremely diligent reaction to the SVB failure. The best solution for SVB borrowers is a quick sale. That said, the new owner […]
March 13, 2023
We’ve been through this before helping our clients navigate the S&L crisis, the AIG challenge, and the Washington Mutual situation. We support the most innovative founders, […]