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Can a Dissolved Company Still Operate?

April 10, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

If you just learned that your company has been dissolved or is no longer in good standing, you may be wondering what happe…

For Company Formation, Should I Hire a CPA or Attorney?

April 10, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Many entrepreneurs in Flushing and Manhattan receive a $500 to $700 quote from a certified public accountant for company f…

NYSE American Proposal to Expand Short-Term Options Expirations Becomes Operative

April 6, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

On March 27, 2026, NYSE American LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to…

The Growing Importance Of Advisor Track Records In U.S. Capital Markets Transactions

March 30, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

In a recent blog, we discussed how evolving regulatory scrutiny and exchange-level discretion, particularly under Nasdaq’s l…

NASDAQ’s Discretionary Authority: What Recent Congressional Scrutiny Means For IPO Listings

March 23, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

Recent developments in the U.S. capital markets have highlighted an important but often overlooked aspect of the IPO process…

SPAC Redemption Price: How It Is Calculated for Public Shareholders

March 22, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

In a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), public shareholders are typically given the right to redeem their shares fo…

Form 424 Filings in an IPO: What They Are and Why They Matter

March 18, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

Going public through an initial public offering (IPO) requires companies to file a series of disclosure documents with the U…

Can Foreign Nationals Own an LLC in New York?

March 12, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Entrepreneurs in the hospitality and food and beverage industry often pursue franchise opportunities in Manhattan and Queens…

How Should I Handle a Dispute in a 50/50 Partnership?

March 11, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

A disagreement within a 50/50 partnership has the potential to halt business operations. You may be facing stalled decisions…

Insider Reporting Obligations: Understanding Forms 3, 4, and 5

March 9, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

U.S. securities laws require certain individuals with significant relationships to a public company to report their ownershi…

What Is the Difference Between Securities Law & M&A Law?

February 23, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Running a business involves many legal challenges, and gaps in understanding corporate law can cost time, money, and reputat…

Announcement: U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Certain Tariffs Imposed Under Emergency Powers

February 20, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision invalidating certain tariffs imposed by Pre…

Structural Advantages and Evolving Standards for Nasdaq Listings: IPO and SPAC Pathways in Context

February 20, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

As U.S. capital markets continue to evolve, companies evaluating a Nasdaq listing face both structural advantages and increa…

SPAC IPO Activity is Picking Up in 2026 — but the Market Looks Different

February 19, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

Our firm continues to advise sponsors, target companies, and investors on a growing number of SPAC transactions in the U.S…

Equity Lines of Credit (ELOCs): A Practical Guide for Companies

February 18, 2026 | Weiwei Lu

For newly public and small-cap companies, access to capital is often the defining factor between executing a growth plan and…

At-the-market Offerings (ATMs): A Flexible Financing Tool for Public Companies

February 13, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

For companies that have recently gone public, whether through a traditional IPO or a de-SPAC transaction, access to follow-o…

A Practical Guide to LLC Membership Interest Purchase Transactions

January 30, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Purchasing membership interests in a limited liability company is a common transaction structure for acquiring an existing b…

PIPE Financing in the U.S. SPAC Market: Why It Has Become the Key to Deal Certainty

January 23, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

As the SPAC market transitions into a more disciplined and execution-driven period, a recurring theme has emerged across tra…

Extension Votes and Redemptions in U.S. SPACs: The Real “Make-or-Break” Moment

January 23, 2026 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

Our firm continues to advise clients on a significant number of U.S. SPAC transactions, including SPAC formations, de-SPAC b…

Our Firm’s Guide to Business Litigation

January 23, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Running a business means navigating constant pressure, shifting relationships, and real legal risk. Contracts break down. Pa…

New York Issues Statewide Warning on Unlicensed Med Spa Services Following Investigations and Consumer Injuries

January 12, 2026 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Recent enforcement activity by New York State authorities highlights growing regulatory and consumer protection concerns sur…

Nasdaq’s Public Float Requirements in De-SPAC Transactions: A Practical Overview

December 26, 2025 | Nick L. Torres, Esq.

Questions around Nasdaq listing compliance continue to arise as SPAC transactions operate under increasingly tight regulator…

NASDAQ Tightens Initial Listing Standards: Liquidity Thresholds Rise and China-based Issuers Face Additional Hurdles

December 24, 2025 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

In addition to expanding its discretion to deny listings based on market manipulation risk, Nasdaq has recently advanced oth…

NASDAQ Signals a More Qualitative Gatekeeping Approach to New Listings

December 24, 2025 | Yingjian (Windy) Xie

On December 19, 2025, U.S. capital markets witnessed a notable regulatory development that reshapes how initial listings are…

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