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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 75 - Rethinking Hong Kong’s Startup Ecosystem and Its Legal Foundations with Syed Musheer Ahmed,...

The conversation starts with reference to a recent article published in the South China Morning Post written by Petty Sito and Julie Zhang on how the quasi-governmental body known as InvestHK is now helping local companies...more

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Slush 2025 Survey: Startup Struggles Expose Risk, Resilience, and Opportunities for Governance Pros

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The latest Startup Struggle Survey by Slush* reveals that European startup founders are facing a tighter and more uncertain business environment in 2025. Based on insights from 607 early-stage founders, the grassroots report...more

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Delaware Law on Fiduciary Duties and Stockholder Agreements

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Delaware corporate law is renowned for its balance between flexibility in business arrangements and the fundamental principles of fiduciary accountability. One of the areas where this balance is most evident is in the...more

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The Role of Legal Counsel in Tech Startups

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For tech startups, having the right legal framework in place is critical to long-term success. The journey of a tech startup is filled with excitement, innovation, and rapid growth. But alongside product development and...more

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2024 Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Year in Review

In 2024, as in years past, healthcare fraud enforcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was substantial. Federal actions under the False Claims Act (FCA) alone resulted in $1.67 billion in settlements and judgments...more

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10 Keys to Selecting the Best Private Placement Attorney

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When it comes to raising capital for your business, private placements offer a compelling alternative to traditional methods like bank loans or venture capital. However, navigating the intricate legal landscape of securities...more

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California Amends Its Sweeping Venture Capital Demographic Reporting Rule

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Last year, as we previously reported, California Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 54, Fair Investment Practices by Investment Advisers, which requires “covered entities,” defined as a “venture capital company” that...more

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Treasury Issues Final Regulations Prohibiting Certain US Investment in Chinese Technology Companies

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the final rule implementing President Biden’s August 9, 2023 Executive Order on outbound investment, which addresses concerns related to China’s advancement...more

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Political Nexus in Indian Startups: Essential Checks for Investors

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As the Indian startup ecosystem continues to thrive, attracting substantial investments from around the globe, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities within this burgeoning market. However, investing in Indian...more

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Navigating the Biosecure Act: Implications for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies

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The Biosecure Act, introduced in January 2024 (H.R. 7085), has garnered significant bipartisan support and is increasingly poised to become law, heightening its impact on the life sciences industry. The bill, now amended to...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - August 2024 #3

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Crypto Firms Announce New Products in Payments, Investments, Custody - A major U.S. digital asset management company recently announced the creation and public launch of its MakerDAO Trust, which “offers investors the...more

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Stay Private or Go IPO?

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards...more

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Startup Legalities: Essential First Steps for Success

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Did you know that according to The NY Times, about half of new businesses fail within the first five years? This reality underscores the critical importance of establishing a strong business plan and legal foundation from the...more

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Healthcare Experts See Promising Signs of Rebound in M&A and IPO Activity

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In the second week of January, Goodwin and KPMG convened innovators, practitioners, regulators, and others for our annual symposium on the future of life sciences and healthcare. This marked the fifth year that Goodwin...more

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New for 2024: Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act Necessary for Many Mintz Client

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Clients with Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, and Other Entities Likely Impacted - Reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are in effect beginning January 1, 2024. Under the CTA,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Understanding the Risk-Return Relationship in Compliance

Investing in any form involves a certain level of risk, and the potential return is directly related to the level of risk taken on. This principle holds true for both private equity and venture capital investing. Private...more

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Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations, and Litigation

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We recently co-hosted an NACD “Private Company Compliance” webinar on the issues that directors of private companies should care about. In this episode, we focused on the increasing importance of supervising the...more

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California Introduces New Diversity Disclosure Obligations for Venture Capital Companies

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On October 8, 2023, in an effort to improve the diversity of venture capital investment in the state, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 54 (SB 54) into law. SB 54 requires venture capital companies (VCC)...more

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Navigating the AI Frontier: Legal and Operational Insights Into Generative AI

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In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Disclosure Obligations on Business Entities Effective January 1, 2024

If you own an interest of 25% or more in any business entity or have any substantial control over any business entity (including as a manager or senior officer), or if you are responsible for legal compliance for one or more...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

The China Syndrome: Competing Regimes Make Due Diligence a Tall Task

...While reliable information from China has always come at a premium, recent restrictions on previously available business intelligence as well as Chinese enforcement actions against foreign investigative diligence firms are...more

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The Evolving Landscape of Enterprise SaaS

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Despite belt-tightening in IT budgets across enterprises, software-as-a-service (SaaS) continues to experience sustained growth. As companies continue to embrace digitalization and cloud-based solutions, the Enterprise SaaS...more

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Positioning Your Company for Venture Capital Financing

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Market rumblings indicate the current economic landscape is creating challenges for start­ups looking to raise money. By some accounts, early-stage startups have not (yet) seen much of an impact of the tightening market,...more

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[Webinar] Got an App for That? Part 2: Lessons Learned On App Development - July 29th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET

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The app market is a $100 billion industry, with new apps launching every day. The intersection of technology, creativity, law, and successful consumer engagement requires the consideration of many disparate issues. If you...more

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[Webinar] Got an App for That? Part 1: Top Issues to Consider Before Launching App - July 8th, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

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The app market is a $100 billion industry, with new apps launching every day. The intersection of technology, creativity, law, and successful consumer engagement requires the consideration of many disparate issues. If you...more

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