Key Takeaways Overview For professionals involved in lower and middle market mergers and acquisitions, there is a common misconception that deals fail because of legal issues. In my experience, that is rarely the case. Most transactions encounter difficulty because of misaligned expectations, delayed decision-making, inadequate communication, or the failure to identify and address issues early […]
Key Takeaways Overview Every startup uses AI tools. Many founders, and their employees and contractors, have not read the terms those tools come with. That is not a criticism as those agreements are long, dense, and easy to click through. But the legal risk embedded in them is real, and it does not announce itself […]
SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins’ recent remarks on Nov. 12, 2025 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia signal one of the most constructive regulatory developments the digital asset industry has seen in years. His “Project Crypto” framework reflects a meaningful shift toward clarity, predictability, and principled application of the federal securities laws. For innovators, […]