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June 11, 2026

Startup Acquisitions

How Do the FTC’s 2026 Merger Enforcement Changes Affect Startup Acquisitions?

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How Do the FTC’s 2026 Merger Enforcement Changes Affect Startup Acquisitions? Many founders approach acquisitions with a simple assumption: If the transaction falls below the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filing threshold, there is little antitrust risk. That assumption has never been entirely accurate. In 2026, it may be particularly dangerous. Over the past year, merger enforcement […]

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Controlled Foreign Corporation

What Is a Controlled Foreign Corporation and How Can a Foreign Subsidiary Affect My US Taxes?

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What Is a Controlled Foreign Corporation and How Can a Foreign Subsidiary Affect My US Taxes? Your startup is growing internationally. To support customers abroad, you establish a subsidiary in Ireland, Singapore, or another business-friendly jurisdiction. The structure seems straightforward. The foreign company handles international operations while the US parent company focuses on domestic growth.

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ITAR

What Is ITAR and When Does My Startup’s Technology Trigger Export Control Compliance?

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What Is ITAR and When Does My Startup’s Technology Trigger Export Control Compliance? Your startup develops software. You hire a talented engineer on an H-1B visa, share technical documentation through a cloud platform, and collaborate with contractors located in multiple countries. None of those activities feels like exporting technology. Under US law, some of them

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