When a buyer in a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transaction seeks to obtain representations and warranties insurance (RWI), one of the key steps is the underwriting call. This call is a critical part of the insurer’s diligence process, where the underwriters assess the risks involved in the deal before issuing the policy. Preparation for this
Corporate Matters
A Continuing Saga of CTA Uncertainty
On February 27, 2025, FinCEN published guidance related to the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) taking the position that it would not “issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information reports pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act by…
The Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on Commercial Real Estate
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) seeks to limit the use of shell entities to hide illicit activities and to increase transparency in corporate ownership by collecting identification information of the individuals that organize and own entities. While the CTA is generally applicable to all industries, it has a disproportionate impact on the commercial…
Enforcing Foreign Charging Orders against Colorado LLCs
The Colorado Supreme Court (the “Court”) has now weighted-in on the requirements for foreign courts to create enforceable charging orders against Colorado LLCs. In JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. v. McClure (2017 CO 22. No. 15SC816 (Colo. 2017)), the Court ruled that to be enforceable, foreign charging orders against a Colorado LLC must be either (i) procedurally domesticated in Colorado, or (ii) issued by a court with proper jurisdiction over the LLC or the membership interest in question.
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An E-Mail Exchange May Create a Contract
Negotiations occurring over e-mail may, in certain circumstances, create a binding contract. Two cases out of New York have held that where a meeting of the minds is evident through email correspondence, a contract can arise.
- Naldi v. Grunberg: Although the court ultimately determined there was no “meeting of the minds” of the parties
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