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Ropes & Gray LLP

Five Key Legal Considerations for Investments in Engineering and Design Firms

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As the demand for infrastructure assets continues to grow, infrastructure investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional core infrastructure assets and turning their attention to infrastructure services businesses....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OCM Guidance Regarding Ownership Transfers Provides Pathway for Funding Social Equity Licensees

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) conducted its license lottery for social equity applicants on June 5, 2025. Lottery winners received preliminary approval and must secure a business location and, in many...more

Hogan Lovells

Hong Kong launches public consultation on licensing regimes for digital asset dealing and custodian services

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On 27 June 2025, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) and the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) jointly launched a public consultation (the “Consultation”) on new legislative proposals aimed at...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 4: The Prudential Solvency Regime of the Cayman Islands

This chapter of the Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency focuses on the prudential solvency regime of the Cayman Islands, a prominent (re)insurance hub. The Cayman Islands initially rose to prominence in the insurance...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

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On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important...more

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Dubai Allows Free Zone Businesses to Expand to Mainland

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The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote...more

Carey Olsen

British Virgin Islands Fintech Guide (Chambers)

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This chapter provides the latest legal information on the British Virgin Islands' fintech market and regulation, including regulatory jurisdiction, sandboxes, AML rules and FATF standards; robo-advisers, online lenders and...more

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Buying property in the Cayman Islands

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Buying property in the Cayman Islands has many benefits. With limited restrictions on foreign ownership of property, no local income, capital gains, or annual property taxes, year-round sunshine and beautiful crystal-clear...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Kentucky Cannabis Marketplace Begins to Bloom

Medical cannabis in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is now legal as of January 1, 2025, with increasing opportunities for businesses and patients alike. Investors and market participants should be aware that, although cross...more

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A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2024: British Virgin Islands (GLI chapter)

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Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more

King & Spalding

Saudi Arabia's New Investment Law

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On August 11, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom” or “Saudi Arabia”) issued the new Investment Law, pursuant to Royal Decree number M/19 (the “New Investment Law”), which is intended to replace the Foreign...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The New Fiduciary Rule (40): Rollovers and the Insurance License Issue

The Department of Labor’s final regulation defining fiduciary status for investment advice to retirement investors will be effective this September 23. Where a fiduciary recommendation results in additional compensation for...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Q&A with the Mississippi Securities Division: New Technology, New Rules and New Challenges

The Mississippi Securities Division is the closest regulator to the investing public of Mississippi.  Among other tasks, they protect investors from fraud and abuse and make sure those licensed securities professionals doing...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

8 Legal Issues Influencing Investors In The Creator Economy

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In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise....more

King & Spalding

Senators Introduce New Bill for Transparency and Oversight in Health Care Transactions and Investment

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On April 3, 2024, Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) released draft legislation titled the “Health Over Wealth Act” (the Proposed Bill). This Proposed Bill is another attempt to regulate private...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FHA Makes Rule Changes for Branch Registration

Based upon “the mortgage industry’s evolution over time, the advancement of technology, and due to no longer needing to maintain several branch offices to conduct FHA business nationwide,” the FHA has adopted a new rule...more

Epstein Becker & Green

NJ Approves Cannabis Regulatory Amendment with Major Impacts on Class 5 Retail License Holders

As of September 25, 2023, Bill A4151 was approved by the New Jersey Senate and is now law in New Jersey. This approved bill amends the existing New Jersey recreational cannabis regulatory landscape. Bill A4151, or P.L. 2023,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Securing Bankable Construction Delivery Terms for Energy Transition Projects

Rapid deployment of new technology is required to achieve ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The scope and diversity of deployment required will see participation by new market entrants and a likely...more

A&O Shearman

Wealth management by "family offices" in Poland and the licensing requirements

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In recent years, there has been an increased interest in Poland in the services of so-called "family offices", ie private wealth management. Undoubtedly, the demand for such services has grown with the increased affluence...more

White & Case LLP

Dubai Launches Virtual Assets Licensing Regime: An Overview of the VARA Licensing Process

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The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has officially launched its highly anticipated licensing framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), ushering in a new era of regulatory oversight for virtual...more

Bracewell LLP

Driverless in Dubai: Autonomous Vehicle Regulation Advances in the United Arab Emirates

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In line with Dubai’s Autonomous Transportation Strategy (the Strategy), on 14 April, 2023, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) and Ruler of Dubai,...more

Butler Snow LLP

Cash, Card, or Crypto? – Florida’s License Requirement for Crypto Currency

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Since what feels like the beginning of time, cash currency has dominated the business of monetary compensation. Beginning in the 1950’s, cash met one of its toughest competitors: the credit card. Piggybacking off the idea of...more

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Fourth Annual Esports Survey Report

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In November of last year, an esports viewership record was set when over 4 million people watched the 2021 World Championship for League of Legends. The high mark, which came despite the exclusion of Chinese platforms,...more

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SBA Proposes Updates and Improvements to Early Stage SBIC Program

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The proposed rule reflects SBA’s intent to continue licensing and providing SBA-guaranteed leverage to Early Stage SBICs beyond the initial five-year term previously announced. On September 19, the U.S. Small Business...more

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