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EDGAR Next: What Filers Should Know
by Niki Fang, Albert Vanderlaan and Bobby Bee | April.17.2025
Orrick's Capital Markets team addresses common questions for public companies regarding the SEC's new "EDGAR Next" rules.
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Foreign Contractors Face New U.S. DEI Certification Requirements
by Laura L. Becking, Mike Delikat, Lisa Lupion and Tierra D. Piens | April.01.2025
Foreign companies with U.S. government contracts are facing new scrutiny under new executive order.
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Gaming & Gambling Update - Week of March 24, 2025
by Behnam Dayanim, Jeremy Kudon, Sarah Koch, Brad Fischer and Rachel Miller | March.27.2025
A look at recent prediction market developments, responsible gaming efforts, and a Congressional bill seeking to ban collegiate player prop bets.
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Updated Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules: All U.S. Companies Are Exempt; Only Foreign Companies Must Report
by Benjamin Hutten, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Scott Porter and Maria Sergeyeva | March.24.2025
Under FinCEN’s new interim final rule only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. are required to file BOI reports.
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SEC Issues Guidance on Use of Minimum Investment Amounts for Verifying Accredited Investor Status Under Rule 506(c)
by Dolph Hellman and Kenneth Rasamny | March.19.2025
Recent guidance from the SEC provides greater flexibility and clarity for issuers in verifying accredited investor status under Rule 506(c).
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Fourth Circuit Reinstates Anti-DEI Executive Orders Pending Further Litigation
by Erin M. Connell, Mike Delikat, Esther Lander, Jill Rosenberg, E. Joshua Rosenkranz, Cesar Lopez-Morales, Gary Siniscalco and Ed Williams | March.17.2025
On March 14, the Fourth Circuit granted a government motion for a stay of a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of EO 14151 and EO 14173.
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Managing Fraud Risk in Consumer Wires
by Edward Somers, Elizabeth McGinn and Hayden Irwin | March.06.2025
In 2025, a federal district court has broadened a consumer protection law to cover wire transfers, impacting financial services.
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Gaming & Gambling Update - March 2025
by Behnam Dayanim, Jeremy Kudon, Sarah Koch, Brad Fischer and Rachel Miller | March.04.2025
Missouri delays emergency sports wagering rules, Google is updating its Gambling and Games advertising policy, and a new nominee to chair the CFTC.
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Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Reporting Back in Effect – Stay Tuned
by Benjamin Hutten, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Ignacio Sandoval, Scott Porter, Maria Sergeyeva, Magda Gathani and Justin Seccombe | February.20.2025
Companies covered by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once again required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports with FinCEN.
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Telehealth Transformation: Innovating Mental Health Care
Life Sciences Snapshot – Q1 2025
February.19.2025
U.S. life sciences VC rebounded in 2024 with rising deal and exit value. Orrick’s Life Sciences Snapshot breaks down the key trends.
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Writing the Constitution for Your New Private Equity or VC Fund
by Dolph Hellman | February.18.2025
Guide to Structuring Your VC or PE Fund: Strategy, Culture, Decision-Making, Budget & Data Ownership—key insights from David Teten & Dolph Hellman.
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6 Things to Know About New York's Health Information Privacy Act
by Thora Johnson, Alyssa Wolfington and Anna Booth | February.18.2025
The New York legislature passed the New York Health Information Privacy Act (New York HIPA), establishing strict requirements for handling health data