SEC Forms Cross-Border Fraud Enforcement Task Force, Signalling Heightened Focus on Foreign Issuers and Gatekeepers
Executive Summary What is new: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the formation of a Cross-Border Task Force within its Division of Enforcement to intensify efforts to detect and combat cross-border securities fraud, with an initial focus on foreign-based companies and market gatekeepers such as auditors and underwriters. Why it matters: The new […]
The State of Early-Stage Startups in Texas: Insights from Carta’s 2025 Report
Texas Startups: Carta’s 2025 Early-Stage Report Texas continues to climb the ranks as one of the top startup ecosystems in the United States. A new report from Carta and Clutch VC highlights how founders in the Lone Star State are raising capital, competing nationally, and shaping the future of early-stage investing. Texas by the […]
New Texas HOA Laws Effective September 1, 2025
Overview The 89th Texas Legislature adopted a suite of bills that impact Texas homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”). Effective September 1, 2025, these enactments expand owner protections, impose new transparency and filing mandates, cap certain fees, modernize meeting and voting rules, and tighten limits on fines. Boards, management companies, and developers should update governing documents, operational practices, […]