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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Happy Holidays from the TH New Ventures Team

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The Thompson Hine New Ventures team wishes you and your family the joy and wonder of the holiday season. As the year ends, we find ourselves reflecting on the moments that have shaped the past twelve months. We are thankful for the partnerships and collaborations that have enriched our journey throughout the year. We look forward to the opportunities and challenges the new year will bring. Wishing you a festive holiday season and may the coming year bring prosperity and success to all your endeavors.

New Ventures Strategic Partner Spotlight: <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/tanya-c-nesbitt/">Tanya C. Nesbitt</a>

Tanya is a nationally recognized formidable litigator who has litigated highly complex environmental matters. She specializes in environmental litigation and regulatory counseling on issues related to ESG. She collaborates with all her clients to find the best business solutions, whether it involves providing detailed strategic advice and tactics, counsel on the advertising and marketing of environmental benefit claims or fighting for her clients in litigation. Tanya has assisted companies with the formulation of ESG strategic plans and is a frequent speaker and author on ESG topics. Tanya currently serves as co-leader of the firm’s Greenwashing Defense &amp; Litigation practice group.

The Pendulum Rockets Back in Favor of Investors with New SEC Fund Regulations

By <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/lindsay-karas-stencel/">Lindsay Karas Stencel</a> and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jacob-j-denham/">Jacob J. Denham</a>

Newly effective rules aim to protect investors by increasing their visibility into certain private fund adviser practices, including those related to side deals and other “preferential treatment,” borrowing arrangements, and certain fees and expenses. It remains to be seen whether the new regulations (and their associated costs) will reduce the number of new funds and further push the venture capital market toward larger, more established funds in the name of investor protection. <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/the-pendulum-rockets-back-in-favor-of-investors-with-new-sec-fund-regulations/">Continue reading</a>.

Attention New Ventures: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1

By <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/sean-ganley/">Sean Ganley</a> and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/aisling-susan-olaoire/">Aisling Susan O'Laoire</a>

Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the Act) requires “Reporting Companies”, (i.e., certain business entities formed or operating in the United States) to register and begin reporting their beneficial ownership and control information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s national registry. This legislation was enacted to address concerns related to money laundering and other methods of enabling illicit money through anonymous channels.

What do we need to report?

Initially, each Reporting Company will need to report information on their “Beneficial Owners.” Beneficial Owners include any individual who, directly or indirectly, owns at least 25% of the ownership interest of an entity or who meets the substantial control test outlined in the Act. Then, any change in the reported information must be reported by filing an amendment within thirty (30) days. <a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/New-Ventures-Corporate-Transparency-Act-Takes-Effect-January-1.pdf">Continue reading</a>.

QuickLaunch: Experienced Guidance for Startups and Investors

Our QuickLaunch program is tailored to entrepreneurs, startups and investors, providing guidance on growth and funding cycles and offering cost-effective counsel on day-to-day legal matters from formation to funding to exits. Our seasoned team helps navigate the confusing waters of growth, funding, expansion and those tricky legal issues that can arise, often at fixed or budgeted pricing by using our firmwide proprietary SmartPaTH™ tool. To learn more about our tailored, value-enhancing solutions, please visit our <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/">QuickLaunch</a> site.

For more information, please contact a member of our QuickLaunch <a href="https://www.thquicklaunch.com/quicklaunch-team/">team</a>.

New Ventures Update – December 2023

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