Interview subjects have asked to remain anonymous in order to feel comfortable providing candid answers. Mergers and acquisitions is a hot practice in business, law, and consulting and one of the most requested banking groups for incoming investment bankers.1 Like any practice or career, however, there are many pros and cons. This blog post will…
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Navigating the Quasi-California Corporations Statute
It has long been safe to assume that a corporation will be governed by the laws of the state in which it is incorporated. However, businesses and corporate practitioners should be aware that this is not universally true. Section 2115 of California’s Corporations Code (hereinafter “Code”) subjects foreign corporations to California corporate law if they…
Ramping Up Corporate Compliance
Corporate compliance has become an increasingly prominent area of law. The regulatory state has grown to unprecedented heights creating more regulations, which in turn has led to more violations, and higher corporate costs. For example, in 2013, J.P. Morgan agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department for a staggering $13 billion for various regulatory…