Just Law Journal
Insights from the attorneys of Comar Mollé LLP
Inter-American Court of Human Rights to Issue Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency
Companies doing business in the Americas should keep an eye out for this forthcoming advisory opinion and assess how the final opinion will impact their operations or otherwise impose or clarify legal obligations regarding climate change.
Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule
Many domestic and foreign companies doing business in the United States will now be required to electronically report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN.
Business Considerations in Addressing Climate Change Impacts
As climate change impacts worsen in response to a warming planet, businesses should undertake a comprehensive review of their practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and resilience to climate change.
Due Diligence Questions in Climate Tech Ventures
Due diligence on climate tech ventures may require additional frameworks above and beyond that of other kinds of tech ventures.
A Deep Dive on Purpose-Driven Organizations
Dave-Inder Comar and Mark Mollé discuss the unique set of needs and challenges faced by purpose-driven organizations and how such organizations can stay accountable to their mission in this video.
Advising Purpose-Driven Organizations
Purpose-driven organizations combine (i) economic viability and sustainability with (ii) a specific organizational mission and (iii) a unique set of organizational values and promises, with equal priority placed on all three components.
Transferring Personal Data of Europeans to the United States in 2023
The USA has committed to a new framework to comply with EU privacy rules.
SAFE and Convertible Note Financing for Early Stage Companies
SAFEs and convertible promissory notes are popular forms of early stage finance. While the SAFE has been widely used for several years, tougher economic conditions may see a return of the convertible promissory note.
Understanding The Legal Tech Industry and Ethical Duties Related To Legal Technology
States and law schools are just now starting to recognize the importance of legal tech. Existing firms that invest in new legal tech capabilities will have a competitive advantage over those slow to adapt.
Climate Change Legal Strategy: Key Considerations
As greenhouse gases continue their relentless rise into the atmosphere, companies must assess the risks of climate change to their businesses and to their boards.
A Definition of “Ecocide” Announced
Legal experts have formulated an agreed-upon definition of ecocide that could have international criminal effect.
A New Climate of Risk: What Companies Need to Know About Novel Categories of ESG Risks
New categories of climate change-related risks could adversely impact current business practices and must be analyzed and addressed.
Dare To Be Visionary: Using Social Impact Corporate Forms To Implement ESG and Social Impact Values
Corporate executives and board members should be visionary in implementing ESG and social impact values in their enterprise.
Facing the Fire: How Executives Can Best Prepare to Testify in Legal Proceedings
Sitting for cross-examination is never easy. An executive who is called to testify should prepare extensively with counsel.
When Co-Founders Go to War: Managing and Resolving Disputes Between Company Founders
If handled poorly, a founder dispute will destroy an early stage venture.
Resolving Bad Blood in Venture Partner Disputes
Venture partners should work hard to resolve and settle disputes as early as they can, and in a manner that will not jeopardize assets under management.
With CPRA, California Takes Another Leap Closer to GDPR
California just took another leap closer to GDPR – but companies still need distinct compliance strategies.
Critical Considerations In Early Stage Diligence Of Technology Companies
Paying attention to online privacy and data protection, labor and employment, and CFIUS rules are now important diligence matters for any early stage venture transaction.