As the calls from both investors and consumers for companies to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their operations and rethink the way they have done business grow louder, funds are increasingly looking to respond...

This practice note outlines considerations for investment managers as they navigate securities ownership thresholds and accompanying reporting requirements. There are several reporting and filing regimes that apply to the acquisition of different amounts...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted a new marketing rule that will significantly impact the advertising and solicitation practices of SEC-registered investment advisers (RIAs) that sponsor private funds. The new marketing rule...

This article discusses recent regulatory developments in the U.S. relating to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing that could provide tailwinds to already increased market demand for these investment strategies. Increased demand for ESG...

After receiving initial investments from its founder(s) and the founder’s family and friends, today’s early stage start-ups generally raise capital from outside investors primarily through equity or convertible debt financing transactions...

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) Risk Alert, issued on November 19, 2020, provides an overview of the OCIE staff’s observations from examinations of SEC-registered investment advisers. The alert focused on...

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To maintain a good (and hopefully growing) relationship with in-house counsel, you must carefully set and manage expectations. Read our best practices, including the biggest no-no. READ NOW » Related Content Client Intake Form (Federal)...

Google LLC v. Oracle Am., Inc. Supreme Court of the United States October 7, 2020, Argued; April 5, 2021, Decided No. 18-956. Opinion  [*1190]  Justice Breyer delivered the opinion of the Court. Oracle America, Inc., is the current owner of a copyright...

Traditional equity incentive compensation for a startup’s employees, including its founders and other associated persons, includes grants of stock (restricted or otherwise) and stock options (rights to purchase company stock at a discount in the...