In this edition of the J.P. Morgan Venture Beacon, we analyze venture deals from Series Seed through Series D+ to surface the real-time dynamics shaping today’s startup ecosystem. Produced in collaboration with J.P. Morgan |…
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California is once again at the forefront of privacy regulation, this time with a sharp focus on the insurance sector.
California’s proposed Senate Bill 354, styled as the Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2025…
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/ Insurance, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill (commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”), which would restore expensing for domestic research and development expenses incurred in tax…
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/ Business Organizations, Science, Computers, & Technology, Taxation
Nevada advanced its quest to challenge Delaware as the go-to state for incorporation on May 30, 2025, when Gov. Joe Lombardo signed significant amendments to the Nevada Revised Statutes that govern corporations there…
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With New York Tech Week off and running and the second Fenwick Space Summit about to take flight, partner Michael Brown's observations about investor excitement at the intersection of space, defense, and deeptech are echoing…
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/ Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Science, Computers, & Technology
On May 29, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) released a Statement on Certain Protocol Staking Activities clarifying that certain crypto asset staking activities on proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain…
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/ Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology, Securities Law
On May 29, 2025, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a virtual workshop to “support the development of California’s Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program” reflected in the Climate Corporate Data Accountability…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Environmental Law
Washington is the latest state to enact a Mini-Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) law. Effective July 27, 2025, the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (SB 5525) imposes notice…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike…
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/ Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology
Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike. In a typical arrangement, a…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology
Not to be outdone by Delaware and Texas, the Nevada Senate voted unanimously on May 21, 2025, to adopt Assembly Bill No. 239 (AB 239), which provides for significant amendments to the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) governing…
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The National Advertising Division (NAD) recently reviewed marketing claims tied to Huda Beauty's Easy Bake Setting Spray. At issue was a TikTok video from an influencer claiming the spray was the “strongest setting spray ever”…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new unit, the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will utilize the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Government Contracting
The journey to becoming a public company requires strategic planning and thoughtful coordination. While the IPO process typically spans six months or more, laying the groundwork should begin much earlier to ensure a smooth…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new Request for Information (RFI) aimed at transforming how digital health tools serve Medicare beneficiaries…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Science, Computers, & Technology
