The Supreme Court of the United States has held that tax implications of a transaction are governed by the underlying substance of such a transaction, rather than its formal structure. In other words, the substance, not necessarily the form, controls how a transaction is treated for tax purposes. To determine…
Mergers and acquisitions, often referred to as “M&A,” are transactions in which companies combine, buy, or sell businesses or business assets. These transactions are a common way for companies to grow, enter new markets, acquire talent or technology, or achieve operational efficiencies. A merger typically occurs when two companies of…
On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General issued non-binding guidance to entities receiving federal funding warning there are significant legal risks involved with initiatives such as DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, training programs that promote discrimination or hostile environments, implementing protected characteristics as preferential criteria, compelling employees to…
On July 1, 2025, the Florida Senate enacted Senate Bill 700 imposing significant restrictions on nonprofit donation solicitation. Effective immediately, it is unlawful for any charity registered to solicit contributions or have funds solicited on their behalf to solicit or accept anything of value from a foreign source of concern….
On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued an important update regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Effective immediately, all entities created in the United States, including those previously classified as “domestic reporting companies,” are no longer required to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement…