It is commonly assumed in the United States that electronic signatures have the same effect as wet signatures. And for the most part, they do. However, electronic signatures may not hold up in some circumstances. Federal legislation, specifically the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, and…
On July 3, 2024, the court in Ryan, LLC v. FTC, a case in the Northern District of Texas, stayed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Non-Compete Clause Rule and granted the plaintiff’s emergency motion for a preliminary injunction. The court limited the scope of the stay and injunctive relief to…
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) has arrived, ushering in a new era for Reporting Companies. This landmark legislation mandates crucial changes, making swift and accurate compliance a top priority. Entities must be proactive, with compliance deadlines varying based on their formation date. Deadlines: Entities formed during 2024 have a 90-day…
We welcome Shehata & Partners (Egypt) and Zacarías & Fernández (Paraguay) as our newest member firms! Established in 1996 in Cairo, Shehata & Partners has 22 lawyers and provides dispute resolution and corporate legal services in Egypt and across the MENA region. Recognized by Chambers Global and The Legal 500, the firm has deep expertise in the banking and…