UCC Termination Statements Part 1: Preparing and Filing
In this article we focus on filing UCC-3 amendments to terminate existing UCC-1 financing statements.
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What the 2026 M&A Market Means for Public Record Due Diligence
The 2026 M&A market is creating a more complex public record due diligence workload across entities and jurisdictions. Understanding what needs to be confirmed, when it should be confirmed, and when records may need to be refreshed can help transaction teams keep deals on track.
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When Should Nonprofits Reassess Their Charitable Solicitation Registration
A periodic review of a charitable solicitation registration program can help identify outdated records, unresolved issues, potential exemptions, and registrations that may no longer reflect an organization’s fundraising activities.
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Charitable Solicitation Registration: 3 Common Misconceptions
This article aims to clarify a few common misconceptions and provide accurate information on charitable solicitation registration.
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Cross-Border Transactions in Latin America: Why the Process Agent Appointment Matters
Latin America continues to attract international investment, with many cross-border financing agreements governed by New York or English law. Identifying process agent requirements early can help prevent delays and keep transactions on track for closing.
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FinCEN Issues Final Rule on Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
FinCEN’s Final Rule narrows the scope of who needs to report beneficial ownership under the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn which companies remain subject to beneficial ownership information reporting, how the rule affects U.S. companies, beneficial owners, and company applicants, and what to watch for going forward.
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Certificate of Good Standing: Uses and Limits
Status certificates play an important role in financings, acquisitions, foreign qualifications, and other significant transactions. Understand what these certificates confirm, what they don’t cover, and why their time-sensitive nature matters during due diligence and closing.
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Director ID Verification in the UK: What You Need to Know in 2026
Identity verification is now a legal requirement for UK company directors and people with significant control. With the transition period ending in November 2026, companies should check each individual’s deadline now.
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M&A Fundamentals: Building a Closing Checklist That Keeps Your Transaction on Track
In the first article of this three-part series, we’ll focus on one of the most important transaction tools: the closing checklist. We’ll discuss how to organize it during the preliminary due diligence phase, before definitive agreements are finalized.
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Understanding UCC Fixture Filings and Their Impact on Business Transactions
In this article, we explore the definition of “fixtures” under Article 9 of the UCC, the significance of securing interests in fixtures, the various filing options and key considerations when filing and how priority is determined for fixture filings and best practices for maintaining them.
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