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Consent Horizon: BetterHelp to Pay $7.8 Million to Settle FTC Claims

Privacy & Data Security

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Yonder Window Breaks: Earnout Covenants in Acquisitions

Earnouts, which provide sellers payouts if certain post-closing milestones are reached, have become increasingly popular in recent M&A transactions given today’s…

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Working 9 to 5: What a Way to Rack Up BIPA Violations

Practical Privacy

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Rule 15c6-1 to Shorten Settlement of Routine Securities Trades to One Business Day Following the Transaction Date

On February 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted several amendments regarding Rule 15c6-1, which governs the settlement cycle…

Capital Markets

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Questions and Answers

Effective January 1, 2024, most new and existing corporate entities in the United States will be required to file reports on…

Capital Markets

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Down Rounds – What Are They and How to Mitigate Litigation Risk

“Down rounds” and why they are contentious Early-stage companies often raise capital in multiple rounds.  While founders and investors hope that…

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

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Not What the Doctor Ordered: GoodRx to Pay $1.5 Million in FTC’s First Enforcement of the Health Breach Notification Rule

Privacy & Data Security

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One-Two Punch: Lessons from the Irish DPC’s WhatsApp Decision

Privacy & Data Security

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 and Adds New Disclosure Requirements

On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted several amendments regarding Rule 10b5-1 insider trading plans and other…

Capital Markets

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January 31, 2023 Deadline For Notices to Employees Who Purchased Stock in 2022 Through Stock Options or Employee Stock Purchase Plans

This is a reminder for corporations that issue stock options of deadlines for various tax notices and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)…

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation