The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
2024 was a remarkable year in Delaware. For the first time in as long as anyone can remember,
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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Initial Injunction Against Enforcement Of Corporate Transparency Act, But A Separate Injunction Continues To Halt Implementation
The long and winding road of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) litigation (as discussed in our most recent CTA client alert) has taken another turn, and this time companies are driving blind. On New Year’s Eve, the U.S.
FDI Review Regimes Ramp up Globally and Enhance Enforcement; U.S. Outbound Investment Regime Goes into Effect
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
In 2025, boards of directors face a well-established and active global foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape where
A New Regulatory Environment for Climate and Other ESG Reporting Rules
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
The Ill-Fated SEC Climate Rule
On March 6, 2024, the SEC adopted final rules “to enhance and
2024 Antitrust Update: Navigating the Evolving Landscape
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
Antitrust in 2024 was marked by evolving policy developments, vigorous enforcement, and eye-catching court decisions. In the
Outlook for M&A and Activism in 2025
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
Predictions for M&A in 2025
The Overall M&A Environment
Many have predicted an M&A boom in 2025
Non-Competes: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
In 2024, two federal agencies saw challenges to their regulations restricting non-compete agreements, while several states enhanced
An Active Year in Enforcement, with Changes to Come
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) both had active enforcement years in
Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025
2025 promises to be another turbulent year for boards of directors. On the heels of a historically unprecedented election, companies are still ramping up compliance with the ambitious agenda of the outgoing administration while simultaneously bracing for the changes promised
Effective Board Oversight as AI Evolves
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2025. Explore all topics or download the PDF.
Deployment of generative AI expanded rapidly across many industries in 2024, leading to broadly increased productivity, return