Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 101: The Basics
A UCC-1 filing is the standard U.S. method under UCC Article 9 to give public notice of a lender’s security interest in personal property and establish priority against competing creditors.
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Appointment of Process Agent on SEC Form F-6: Registration Statement of American Depositary Receipts
This article explains the purpose, structure, and regulatory requirements of SEC Form F-6, the registration statement used for American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) issued by foreign companies seeking to make their securities accessible to U.S. investors.
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Delaware Trade Names Move to a Centralized DOR Registry
Beginning February 2, 2026, Delaware Trade Name (DBA) filings move to the Division of Revenue via the One Stop portal and must be tied to an active Delaware business license and a Certificate of Good Standing. Existing court-filed trade names remain valid, with re-registration optional unless you need future updates/termination or inclusion in the new statewide registry.
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Top 10 Questions About the New York LLC Transparency Act
As of January 1, 2026, NYLTA requires certain non-exempt non-U.S. LLCs authorized to do business in New York to file a Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (BOD) or an Attestation of Exemption (AOE) with the New York Department of State.
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7 Search Types That Lenders Will Fall For
This Valentine’s Day, we’re all just looking for that special someone to give us a sense of trust and security… and that includes lenders too! This blog covers 7 search types that lenders should have handy for a thorough due diligence game plan.
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New York’s LLC Transparency Act: Important Updates
The New York LLC Transparency Act (“NYLTA”), which became effective on January 1, 2026, requires certain LLCs to provide information about their “beneficial owners” to the New York Department of State (“DOS”), or file attestations of exemption from reporting.
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Top Annual Report Compliance Changes You May Have Missed
States are expanding annual report compliance beyond “good standing” into active registry maintenance and adding new required data fields, faster update duties, and electronic contact requirements.
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KYC and Cross-Border Due Diligence: Why Document Retrievals Matter
Understand KYC compliance for international entities, including required corporate documents, jurisdictional challenges, and risks of delays during AML reviews.
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The Role of Process Agents in Private Equity Financing and Traditional Lending Deals
Learn why process agents are critical in private equity and traditional lending and how they support enforceability in cross-border financing.
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Fundraising Compliance: How to Address Board Concerns
Learn how nonprofits can address board resistance to fundraising compliance, reduce risk, protect donor trust, and meet state charitable registration requirements.
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