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The One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on investments in BDCs

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 5/28/2025

On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” (Bill). We have issued several other alerts regarding the Bill. Among other tax provisions, the Bill includes two provisions...more

Will the 'Business Judgment Rule' Be Bigger (and Better) in Texas?

Jones Day on 3/31/2025

On February 27, 2025, Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler) filed Senate Bill 29 (S.B. 29), proposing several corporate reforms designed to cement Texas as the premier business-friendly jurisdiction in the nation. If enacted, S.B....more

8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets

Vicente LLP on 3/25/2021

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a package of bills into law February 22 that will create a legal adult-use cannabis market in New Jersey. Several other states—including Montana, Virginia, and New York—are either implementing or...more

2018 Environmental Legislative Update No. 6

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 5/10/2018

Welcome to our Environmental Legislative Updates. Throughout Connecticut’s legislative session, these updates highlight developments concerning environmental law and policy. The author prepares updates as Legislative...more

Orange County Unanimously Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Lowndes on 11/16/2017

Though over 71% of Florida voters in 2016 approved Amendment 2 to allow medical marijuana, the numbers were higher in Orange County. Over 73% of Orange County voters said yes to Amendment 2, and that support was reflected in...more

The Smoke Clears? AB 133 Passes - Bill Makes Numerous Changes to California Cannabis Laws — Effective Immediately

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 9/25/2017

Further amendments to California law regarding licensed commercial cannabis businesses were enacted when Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 133 on Sept.16. Going into effect immediately, AB 133 removes the requirement that different...more

Pennsylvania Accepts Applications for Medical Marijuana Growers, Processors and Dispensaries

Troutman Pepper Locke on 2/22/2017

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will accept permit applications for medical marijuana grower/processors and dispensaries from February 20, 2017 until March 20, 2017, pursuant to its authority under the Medical Marijuana...more

Half Baked: The Brave New World of Branding Weed

Lewitt Hackman on 11/15/2016

In last week’s election, California voters passed Prop 64, which means recreational marijuana can be sold and used by persons over 21 within the state. But don’t get excited about the gold rush just yet. Recreational...more

Minnesota Adopts Crowdfunding Law

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog on 6/16/2015

Minnesota has adopted an intrastate crowdfunding exemption referred to as “MNvest.” The legislation is meant to work in tandem with the federal exemption for intrastate offerings under Section 3(a)(11) of the Securities Act...more

New Jersey Makes Itself Business Friendly

McCarter & English, LLP on 4/8/2013

On April 2, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed P.L. 2013, C.40, P.L. 2013, C.41 and P.L. 2013, C.42 into law. The three laws are intended to make New Jersey more business friendly by aligning New Jersey's corporate statutes...more

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