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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 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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From large public and private companies to middle-market and emerging businesses, investment funds and individuals, clients in all stages of business look to us for sophisticated, efficient and timely advice on their U.S. and cross-border corporate and finance transactions. We guide clients through the complexities of corporate finance, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, fund formation and compliance.

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Our Corporate Transactions &amp; Securities Practice Group provides cost-effective, efficient counsel on:

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Public debt and equity offerings (representing both issuers and underwriters)

Mutual funds, hedge funds and broker-dealers

Venture capital funds and emerging companies

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We work closely with lawyers across our firm’s other practices, including employee benefits, real estate, tax, intellectual property, and employment and labor, to advise clients on the full range of legal and business issues they may face. This collaborative approach positions us to provide comprehensive legal counsel on any transaction, regardless of size and complexity.

Thompson Hine has been named by Best Law Firms® as a Tier 1 national firm in Corporate Law in 2026.

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RIA Merger Conference: Compliance, Regulation & Growth

Trump Accounts: Opportunities and Considerations for Employers, Financial Institutions, and Philanthropic Organizations

Avoiding Tripwires: A Practical Playbook for Delaware Director Removal

Hallucinations and Integrations: Generative AI Challenges in M&A

Business Law Update – Spring 2026

SBIC Program Rule Changes Usher in Modernization, Alignment, and a Faster Path to Licensing

Qualifying for Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credits in 2026: Key Clarifications & Planning Considerations Under Latest Program Changes

Thompson Hine Named Top-Tier Corporate Practice in New York by Legal 500 City Elite; Ten Partners Recognized

Antitrust MonTHly – February 2026

Antitrust MonTHly – January 2026

FTC Announces Annual Adjustment to HSR Filing Thresholds for 2026

New York LLC Transparency Act Narrowed to Apply Only to Non-U.S. LLCs

Thompson Hine Bolsters Tax and Public Finance Capabilities with Senior Counsel Jeffrey Golds in Chicago

Thompson Hine Announces Election of Seven Accomplished Attorneys to 2026 Partnership Class

New York LLC Transparency Act Scheduled To Take Effect on January 1, 2026

Eight Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 List of 500 Leading Dealmakers

California and Oregon Take Action to Limit Private Equity Investment in Health Care Entities

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SmarTrade Fundamentals 2025 – Tariff Evasion Risks and Enforcement in the US and EU

Thompson Hine Adds Immigration Team in Cleveland, Mid-Market Deals Partner in Chicago

Thompson Hine Bolsters Chicago Growth with Leading Middle-Market Corporate Partner Robyn Axberg

Thompson Hine Selected as Finalist for ThinkAdvisor’s Law Firm Industry Disruption/Innovation Award

SmarTrade Fundamentals 2025 – Navigating Trade Policy: 200 Days In

Sixth Circuit Raises Bar for Employer Liability in Third-Party Harassment Cases

Court Holds that ESG Collusion May Violate Antitrust Laws and Denies Motion to Dismiss States’ Suit

Investment Management Coffee Chat Series – Session 1 – Closing Deals in the Digital Asset Space

OFCCP Clarifies Scope of Affirmative Action Compliance Obligations for Government Contractors

SEC Issues Statement on Disclosures for Crypto Asset ETP Registrations

Independence Day Brings a Victory for States’ Rights; Senate Strikes Down 10-Year Ban on State AI Laws

Securities Quarterly Update – Summer 2025

The Legal 500 Recognizes Several Thompson Hine Practices, Lawyers – Eight Practices and 33 Lawyers Receive National Acclaim

CHNV Parole Program Terminated: What Employers Need to Know

Update on California’s Climate Disclosure Rules: Key Takeaways from CARB’s May 29 Workshop

Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA – Fifteen Practices and 52 Individual Lawyers Ranked

Thompson Hine LLP Represents SharpLink Gaming in $425,000,000 Ethereum-Focused Private Placement

Business Law Update – Spring 2025

Fast Break or Financial Trap? Navigating Investment Risks in Sports

Using Reps & Warranties to Protect the Value of a Target Company’s Proprietary Software

Five Years Ago, Five Years Ahead: M&A Post-COVID and Into the Next Decade

Franchise Business Network – Breakfast & Roundtable Discussion

Achieving Recovery After a DOGE Payment Pause, Suspension, or Termination for Convenience

SEC Updates Marketing Rule FAQs: Key Guidance on Extracted Performance and Portfolio Characteristics

FinCEN Scales Back Corporate Transparency Act: Interim Final Rule Issued

When Incorporating Your Business, Skip Delaware and Head to Ohio

Securities Quarterly Update – Spring 2025

CTA Enforcement Suspended for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Companies, Further Guidance Expected

Navigating Employment, Intellectual Property, and ESG Challenges in Atlanta’s Thriving Startup Scene

President Trump Issues America First Investment Policy Memorandum Impacting FDI into the U.S. and Outbound Investment to Foreign Adversaries

Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Five – M&A Outlook: Trump’s Second Term & Beyond

CTA Filing Requirements Reinstated; More Changes Expected

M&A Surge Expected in 2025: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Size Recertifications

Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Two – Trump and Trade 2.0

OFCCP to Cease Compliance Audits Under Revoked Executive Order 11246

FinCEN: Corporate Transparency Act Filings Still Voluntary and Enforcement on Hold

Supreme Court Says Corporate Transparency Act Reporting & Enforcement Back On

Business Law Update – January 2025

Scheduled Reduction of Transfer Tax Exemptions in Sight, Future Tax Legislation Uncertain

Life Insurance-funded Succession of Closely Held Businesses After <i>Connelly</i>

The NFL Dips Its Cleats into Pooled Investment Vehicles

Preparing for EDGAR Next

The PowerSchool Cyber Attack, FERPA, and Data Breach Reporting Compliance

HHS Proposes Significant Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule

BOI Filing Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act Paused Again, but the Ping Pong Match is Not Over

Following Reinstatement of CTA Filing Requirement, FinCEN Extends Deadline for Many (But Not All) Entities

CTA Nationwide Injunction Lifted; December 31 Deadline Reinstated

Securities Quarterly Update – Winter (Dec.) 2024

CTA Saga Continues – Expected Fifth Circuit Filings Could Foretell Year-End Filing Rush

FinCEN Complying with CTA Preliminary Injunction, Says Filing Requirement Paused

Updates to 2025 Director and Officer Questionnaires

Nationwide CTA Preliminary Injunction Comes with Uncertainty

Unpacking the FTC’s Final HSR Rule: What You Need to Know

Navigating Asbestos Challenges: Current Trends in Litigation, M&A, and Restructuring

Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadline Approaching

FTC Releases Final Rule on Negative Option Practices in Consumer Contracts

New HSR Rules Significantly Increase Filing Burden

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BIS Enhances Its Enforcement Discretion: Revamps Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process, Abolishes Penalty Caps and Amends Penalty Guidelines

Securities Quarterly Update – Fall 2024

Business Law Update – September 2024

Business Perspectives: Interesting Times

Compliance-Forward Approach to Developing and Deploying AI and GAI

Side Letters Are Back on the Side of Emerging Funds

Key Steps to Protecting Supply Chains Amid East and Gulf Coast Port Strikes

Thompson Hine Recognized by LMG Life Sciences 2024

The Microsoft Outage, Cyber Disruptions, and Force Majeure Events

Business Law Update – July 2024

Prompt Attention Required: Best Practices for Using Generative AI by Transactional Lawyers

Corporate Transparency Act Considerations for Private Investment Funds

Obtaining and Maintaining Business Certification

Securities Quarterly Update – Summer 2024

The Legal 500 Recognizes Several Thompson Hine Practices, Lawyers; Nine Practices and 32 Lawyers Receive National Acclaim

Thompson Hine Earns First-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA: Seventeen Practices and 47 Individual Lawyers Ranked

Distressed Dealmaking: Uncovering Opportunities in Today’s Market

SEC Amends Regulation S-P to Address Information Security and Data Breach Response

SEC Issues Update on Cybersecurity Incident Report

Securities Quarterly Update – Spring 2024

Noncompetes Nixed by the FTC: What’s Next?

U.S. DOL Finalizes Major Changes to its Fiduciary Investment Advice Rule

Critical Components of AI Governance Programs

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements—Future Remains Uncertain as Lawsuits Challenging the Final Rule Have Already Been Filed

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