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Foley & Lardner LLP recently co-hosted a webinar with the National Association of Corporate Directors to discuss how a new presidential administration and evolving state-driven regulations are effecting boardrooms.

The annual DGCL amendments this year carry a little more urgency than before. SB21 was rushed through to the Delaware Senate in mid-February, bypassing the normal process that involves recommendation by the Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.

The Treasury Department announced plans to significantly narrow beneficial ownership information reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act.

PYA and Foley & Lardner hosted the 7th Annual “Let’s Talk Compliance” two-day virtual conference on January 23 and 24, 2025. Panelists included Foley attorneys and PYA subject matter experts. The event was hosted by Foley partner, Jana Kolarik, and PYA consulting principal, Angie Caldwell. Here are the key takeaways from each session.

FinCEN announced that it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information reports pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act by the current deadlines.

On February 27, 2025, Senate Bill No. 29 was filed in the Texas Legislature to introduce a series of corporate reforms that aim to make Texas the preferred jurisdiction for legal domestication.

With a new presidential administration and evolving state-driven regulations, boardrooms face both uncertainty and opportunity. How will these changes impact corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy?

Recently, a new class of drugs, based on GLP-1, are revolutionizing medicine and the treatment of patients with diabetes, obesity, and other disorders associated with obesity.

The second Trump administration is intensely focused on enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Understandably, employers are concerned about immigration visits and Form I-9 compliance, and human resource professionals are bracing for potential workforce disruptions and increased scrutiny of hiring procedures.