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Understanding national security reviews, exemptions, and compliance obligations under U.S. foreign investment laws As Canadian mining companies continue expanding into U.S. markets, one regulatory acronym should not be overlooked: CFIUS. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews certain inbound foreign investments to …

As generative AI accelerates the pace of legal research, drafting, and diligence, clients are growing increasingly savvy—and expect their law firms to keep up. The traditional billable-hour model is under pressure, and the firms best positioned for the future are the ones reimagining pricing through the lens of technology-driven efficiency. This …

With California’s economy facing headwinds from inflation, rising interest rates, and a sluggish real estate sector, more business owners are exploring bankruptcy as a strategic option—not a last resort. Understanding the legal tools available early can mean the difference between a successful reorganization and an irreversible collapse. We spo…

This article provides a brief history of California’s pro-competition law and describes the stalled federal initiative to extend a similar noncompete ban nationally, notwithstanding the overlapping policy interests expressed by the Federal Trade Commission. Years ago, I recall reading an Economist article describing California’s non-compete ban…

Following the passage earlier this month of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB), employers across the country, particularly in states where tipped wages are prevalent, are closely watching the sweeping changes this legislation brings. Designed to address provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that were set to expire, the OBBB…