Edgar Next Follow-Up: Annual Confirmations
More updates for Edgar Next, a security and account management update from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Each filer must complete an annual confirmation on the EDGAR Filer…
Minnesota Bars Non-Competes with Employees and Independent Contractors
Beginning July 1, 2023, a new Minnesota statute will prohibit non-compete agreements with employees and independent contractors in the state. This is part of a recent trend to limit or…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Takes a Shot Across the Bow at Non-compete and Employee Non-solicit Agreements
As we previously covered, in July of 2021 President Biden announced a “Whole-of-Government” review of competition law, directing multiple agencies to use the powers at their disposal to promote competition….
No Way Out: Antitrust Considerations Buttress Right To Repair Statutes
The right to repair landscape is constantly changing. In March, the final form of the New York Digital Fair Repair Act (“NY DFRA”) was signed and approved, which will require…
New Federal Exemption For M&A Finders and Brokers
On March 29, 2023, a long-awaited federal exemption for M&A finders and brokers took effect through the addition of Section 15(b)(13) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange…
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Copyright Decision in Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Andy Warhol Foundation’s lawsuit against photographer Lynn Goldsmith. The case concerned the use of Goldsmith’s photographic portrait of Prince…
Crypto Tax Implications for Gifting
Listen to Melinda Summarize this article: The IRS has not said much about cryptocurrency, so when it does, it is definitely of interest. The service issued Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum…
NY AG Proposes Comprehensive Crypto Regulations
As part of Carter Ledyard’s Crypto, Digital Assets, and Blockchain Practice Group Advisory Series, this advisory summarizes the Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency and Oversight (CRPTO) Act proposed by the New…
Ch. 11 Sale Orders Can be Appealed Without a Stay of the Sale
On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion that federal courts can hear an appeal of a bankruptcy court order authorizing the sale of property, despite the…
Boards & Bylaws: Core Committees (7th in a series of 8)
Join Carter Ledyard and management consultants Plan A Advisors on a lively exploration of nonprofit boards and bylaws. This multi-part series will help nonprofit executives and board members consider revisions and amendments…