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OpenAI Officially Forms Delaware Public Benefit Corporation By
OPENAI PBC
OpenAI has officially formed its Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), a major milestone that allows the AI company to pursue both financial returns and its mission to benefit humanity. Filed on October 28, 2025, the new structure authorizes over 23 billion shares and keeps the nonprofit parent in control while enabling large-scale capital investment. This move showcases Delaware's continued leadership in corporate innovation and responsible governance... Read More
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Beware Current and Coming State Law Corporate Transparency Requirements By
State CTA
Amendments to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) limit its scope to non-U.S. companies. As a result, states are forming their own CTA-like regulations... Read More
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Email Marketing for Small Businesses By
Email Marketing
Discover how email marketing can help transform your small business. Implement an email marketing strategy to drive sales and grow your customer base... Read More
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Delaware Corporate Law - Important and Fundamental Amendments Passed By
Delaware Corporate Law - Important and Fundamental Amendments Passed
Amendments to Delaware’s General Corporation Law have affected fiduciary duties, corporate liability, and more. Learn more about these key changes made... Read More
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Delaware’s 2024 Annual Report: The First State Still Reigns Supreme By
2024 report
Delaware continues to dominate as the premier state for business formations. Read more about the contents of the Delaware Annual Report 2024... Read More
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Challenges Raised to 2025 DGCL Amendments By
Challenges Raised to 2025 DGCL Amendments
After several significant changes to Delaware General Corporation Law in 2025, three court cases have challenged the amendments’ constitutionality... Read More
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Fun Facts About Naming Your Delaware Company By
Company Name
Learn some interesting facts about choosing a Delaware company name. Find out some of the rules and requirements for corporate endings and symbol usage... Read More
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Important Amendments to Shareholders’ Rights to Request Information By
Delaware Amendments
A 2025 amendment to the DGCL limits stockholders’ ability to make books and records demands. Learn more about how this affects shareholders & courts.. Read More
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Why Zero Par Value Stock Affects Franchise Tax By
Why Zero Par Value Stock Affects Franchise Tax
When you form a corporation, the number of authorized shares and the par value will play a role in what your company will pay for the annual Delaware Franchise Tax. Most start-up companies are typically formed with a small number of authorized shares and a low (or zero) par value... Read More
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SEC Staff Cuts Deepen and are Likely to Continue By
Gavel
Nearly 20% of the SEC's staff has left the agency since January 2025, with over 12% taking buyouts. Combined with an extended federal hiring freeze, restrictive hiring policies, and planned office closures, these staffing reductions will significantly impact the SEC's enforcement and inspection capabilities... Read More
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