The three Democratic CPSC commissioners fired by President Trump last month are now back at their desks, following a ruling by the Maryland District Court that the firing violated federal law and ordering the commissioners’ immediate reinstatement. The Administration promptly
When One Word Wins the Case: The Power of Precision in Contract Law
Sometimes, the law doesn’t come down to pages of statutes or hours of courtroom drama.Sometimes, it comes down to one word.
We had a case like that. And honestly—it was a blast to argue.
Our client worked for a marketing
Mayer Brown Discusses SEC Concept Release on Definition of Foreign Private Issuer
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer (“FPI”), particularly on whether the current definition should be amended in an
How to Fix the Crowdfunding Compliance Crisis
The U.S. investment crowdfunding market is quietly facing a crisis.
A troubling number of startups have raised capital from everyday investors under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF)—and then disappeared, ghosting the crowd by failing to file the annual reports required by
Fewer Campaigns, but Much to Observe from the 2025 Proxy Season
While the number of overall shareholder activism campaigns cooled in the 2025 proxy season compared to years past, the season has been marked by its fair share of fireworks and headlines, as well as unique events and disruptions. The season
Guest Post: Whiplash
Sarah Abrams
As I have noted in previous post on this site (most recently here), the Trump Administration’s tariff and trade policies not only pose potential operating and financial challenges to many businesses, but they may also present companies
Kevin Muhlendorf Named SEC Inspector General
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kevin Muhlendorf will be the agency’s new Inspector General, effective July 28. Mr. Muhlendorf is a former SEC and Justice Department attorney who for the past nine years has been a partner
Sourcing Agent Deceptions: How to Spot, Stop and Prevent International Manufacturing Scams
How to Spot, Stop & Prevent Sourcing Agent Deception
A U.S. home goods company recently discovered they had overpaid $2.4 million over three years—thanks to a sourcing agent posing as a factory.
They had thought they were working directly with
Proposed New Commercial Division Rule Regarding Virtual Evidence Courtrooms
On June 16, 2025, the Office of Court Administration issued a request for public comment on a proposed new Commercial Division rule regarding virtual evidence courtrooms.
A virtual evidence courtroom
is a secure webbased platform for organizing, storing, and
Green Leases: What are they and why do they matter?
It is estimated that the built environment accounts for around 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions.[1] No wonder then that governments across the world are looking at way to reduce this impact.
As the UK government aims to make