The first installment of this series, The Business Case for Litigation Avoidance, discussed a simple point: litigation is expensive not only because of legal fees, but because it consumes management attention, creates uncertainty, disrupts relationships, and diverts resources away from business. Startups are often built during a period when founders are focused almost exclusively on business and product development, fundraising, and growth. Most founders understandably spend little time thinking about future

(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by

Karen Kepler will moderate a panel discussion titled “From Subsidized to Missing Middle: Developing for Affordability” at Bisnow’s Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) New England, taking place September 24 at Artists For Humanity in Boston. The panel will examine the financing tools and subsidy structures available to affordable housing developers, the gaps that remain in the capital stack and how shifting development economics are prompting cities, developers and nonprofits to rethink how

Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides

On September 16th, David Danovitch will participate in a panel program titled "Raising Global Growth Capital" at the Japan Go IPO Summit, a one-day educational seminar in Tokyo designed to provide valuable insight to Japanese companies interested in accessing U.S. capital markets. Sullivan is a Gold Sponsor of the conference.  David will moderate a discussion among leading global investment funds on how they view the investment landscape in Japan, what drives their decisions to commit capital, and

On September 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted petitions seeking review of the July 22, 2026 delegated approval of Nasdaq’s proposed $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) continued listing requirement. The SEC also confirmed that the approval order will remain stayed pending further order of the Commission. Accordingly, the new MVLS requirement is not currently in effect. If ultimately implemented, the rule would permit Nasdaq

On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the

Sullivan & Worcester was pleased to sponsor the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader Award, presented at the Gala Dinner during ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia. Following presentations by the three shortlisted candidates and a vote by delegates attending the conference, Harry Thursby-Pelham at HSBC was named the 2026 winner for his project, ‘Fluent in Finance’. Sullivan partner and head of the firm’s Trade & Export Finance

On August 5, 2026, Article 28-F of the New York Public Health Law (the “Medical Aid in Dying Act” or the “Act”) became effective, creating a framework under which, in certain limited circumstances, terminally ill New York residents may request and self-administer medication intended to hasten death.[i] Although narrow in its scope, the Medical Aid in Dying Act serves as a reminder of the importance of advanced healthcare planning and clearly

Sullivan represented BridgeAthletic, a leading strength and conditioning software platform, in its acquisition by VALD, a global provider of human performance technology. The acquisition brings together BridgeAthletic's program design and athlete management platform with VALD's objective measurement technology and performance data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and connected platform for coaches and performance professionals. The transaction follows VALD's recent acquisition of GymAware and expands its capabilities across the full performance lifecycle,

The first installment of this series, The Business Case for Litigation Avoidance, discussed a simple point: litigation is expensive not only because of legal fees, but because it consumes management attention, creates uncertainty, disrupts relationships, and diverts resources away from business. Startups are often built during a period when founders are focused almost exclusively on business and product development, fundraising, and growth. Most founders understandably spend little time thinking about future

(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by

Karen Kepler will moderate a panel discussion titled “From Subsidized to Missing Middle: Developing for Affordability” at Bisnow’s Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) New England, taking place September 24 at Artists For Humanity in Boston. The panel will examine the financing tools and subsidy structures available to affordable housing developers, the gaps that remain in the capital stack and how shifting development economics are prompting cities, developers and nonprofits to rethink how

Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides

On September 16th, David Danovitch will participate in a panel program titled "Raising Global Growth Capital" at the Japan Go IPO Summit, a one-day educational seminar in Tokyo designed to provide valuable insight to Japanese companies interested in accessing U.S. capital markets. Sullivan is a Gold Sponsor of the conference.  David will moderate a discussion among leading global investment funds on how they view the investment landscape in Japan, what drives their decisions to commit capital, and

On September 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted petitions seeking review of the July 22, 2026 delegated approval of Nasdaq’s proposed $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) continued listing requirement. The SEC also confirmed that the approval order will remain stayed pending further order of the Commission. Accordingly, the new MVLS requirement is not currently in effect. If ultimately implemented, the rule would permit Nasdaq