Amundsen Davis Corporate Legal Blog: Governance, M&A, Securities & More: Amundsen Davis

Accessing New Markets While Managing Business Risks

Ngosong Fonkem, Gary Zhao — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:01 -0400

Expanding into global markets presents major opportunities for growth, also introduces new legal, logistical, and financial risks that companies must manage proactively. In our recent webcast, Accessing New Markets While Managing Business Risks, we discussed the most common challenges exporters face and the practical steps every company should take before entering a new country or signing a cross‑border deal. The following are several key insights from the presentation.

HSR Act Changes Effective February 17, 2026: What Dealmakers Need to Know

Katherine M. Hampel — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:02 -0500

Companies planning mergers, acquisitions, or other significant transactions in 2026 should be mindful of upcoming changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”), which will take effect on February 17, 2026. These annual adjustments update the jurisdictional thresholds and filing fees that determine when transaction parties must submit premerger notifications to federal antitrust regulators.

Importance of Complying With Contract Notice Provisions

Katherine M. Hampel — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:03 -0500

When negotiating any type of contract, it is important to give due attention to all terms, even topics that appear merely ministerial or administrative, as their interpretation may have serious implications in the performance of the contract. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently analyzed a right of first refusal agreement on the sale of a property after one party failed to comply with its notice provision. The decision underscores the importance of understanding and adhering to all terms of a contract as written.

Actual vs. Apparent Authority: Limiting Business Liability From Unauthorized Employee Actions

Michael Van Someren — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:04 -0400

As a business grows and adds new members to the team, it can be difficult to identify what role each person plays and their level of authority. While some have the ability to make important decisions on behalf of the business, others do not—but they may nevertheless have the power to bind the business to obligations the business had no intention of undertaking. As a result, business owners must ensure that their employees clearly understand the scope of their employment.

Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

Vic Peterson, Karen A. Tobin — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:05 -0500

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to significantly reduce the number of entities that must report under the Corporation Transparency Act (CTA). The announcement indicates that the Treasury Department intends to eliminate the reporting obligation for domestic companies.

SEC Drops Case Against Coinbase: What Are the Implications for Other Cryptocurrency Cases With the SEC?

Eric M. Fogel — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:06 -0500

On February 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it was dropping its case against Coinbase. Many in the crypto world believe this might represent the beginning of the SEC’s capitulation on its crypto enforcement litigation.

New Merger Review Process: How to Prepare for Your Next Filing

Katherine M. Hampel — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:07 -0500

The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act requires parties to a future business sale to disclose information to determine that the transaction does not violate antitrust laws or harm competition. Learn about the new HSR form required as of February 10, 2025

The Corporate Transparency Act Is Back in Effect With a March 21 Reporting Deadline

Vic Peterson, Karen A. Tobin — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:08 -0500

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced in a February 19, 2025 alert that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back in effect. The new deadline for most companies to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports is now March 21, 2025.

Another Twist in the Corporate Transparency Act Saga: FinCEN Announces That Ownership Information Reporting Is Not Currently Required

Vic Peterson — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:09 -0500

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced in an alert posted on its website on January 24, 2025, that reporting companies under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports, although they are permitted to do so voluntarily.

U.S. Supreme Court Provisionally Reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act

Karen A. Tobin — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:10 -0500

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order on January 23, 2025, which provisionally reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act while a legal challenge to it continues.