Review this guidance on the use of confidentiality agreements in commercial transactions under Arizona law, as well as developing internal systems and controls to protect confidential information from unauthorized use or disclosure. Read now »...

FATCA represents an effort by the United States to tackle perceived tax evasion by U.S. citizens that hide their investments in accounts in financial institutions based outside the United States. Review this practice note on FATCA so you can counsel your...

Before engaging in an acquisition or joint venture, it is both customary and best practice to identify the key terms of the business deal in a letter of intent (LOI) or term sheet. The LOI or term sheet outlines the important transaction terms and confirms...

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

Make sure all bases are covered in choosing potential vendors, evaluating them, and making the final selection when there’s a need for a particular project or service by external providers. Read now » Related Content Outsourcing Considerations...

Learn about important rights and obligations that are involved when a party receives a future contract right, including the right of first negotiation, right of first offer, and right of first refusal. Read now » Related Content Commercial...

This checklist guides attorneys through drafting and submitting a controlled correspondence to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Controlled correspondence is correspondence submitted to the FDA, by or on behalf of a generic drug manufacturer...

You represent a lender in connection with a company’s use of cash collateral. Without access to cash, the company will likely go out of business and the lenders will lose money. Check out this expertly drafted practice note on the various aspects...

This practice note discusses drug, medical device, and biologics clinical trials conducted outside the United States. Among the topics addressed are data use, export control, and clinical trial approval and conduct rules. Read now » Related...

As reported in previous newsletters, the SECURE 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0) provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Pub. L. No. 117-328 ), made numerous changes to retirement plans. Most of the changes are to the Internal Revenue Code, but...