Keith Paul Bishop

Keith Paul Bishop

Keith Bishop works with privately-held and publicly-traded companies on federal and state corporate and securities transactions, compliance, and governance matters. He is highly-regarded for his in-depth knowledge of the distinctive corporate and regulatory requirements faced by corporations in the state of California. While many law firms have a great deal of expertise in federal or Delaware corporate law, Keith’s specific focus on California corporate and securities law is uncommon. A former California state regulator of securities and financial institutions, Keith has decades of experience navigating the regulatory-intensive state’s rules. For companies with substantial operations in California but incorporated elsewhere, Keith is an exceptional resource. He is frequently called in to help with issues arising under California’s “blue sky” and lender laws. An avid writer, Keith’s blog, www.calcorporatelaw.com, covers a diverse collection of California corporate and securities law issues and has served as a valued resource for other attorneys, business executives, judges, and media, nationwide.

Recent Posts

New Laws For A New Year

California's Department of Financial Protection & Innovation has complied this summary of new laws that affect or may otherwise be of interest to persons licensed by the department.  In general, these laws will take effect on January 1, 2022.  See ...

Godot Is Still Waiting . . .

Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it was proposing a new rule under the Exchange Act.  In an accompanying "fact sheet", the SEC said that it was doing so "to increase transparency and efficiency in the opaque...

What Is And Is Not Mandatory With Respect To California's Female Director Quota Law

Liz Dunzhee wrote yesterday in the Mentor Blog:

Judge Finds Aiding Abetting Tortious Interference With A Contract Is Unrecognizable In Nevada

Hay and solar power must needs be made whilst the sun shines. Demand for electricity, however, does not end when the sun sets. The Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project sought to overcome this problem by using heliostats to focus the sun's heat on a...

Inspection When The Subsidiary Is A Limited Liability Company

Section 1601 of the California Corporations Code grants any shareholder the right to inspect the accounting books, records, and minutes of board and shareholder meetings for a purpose reasonably related to the shareholder's interest as a...

Does A Statutory Fine Constitute A "Threat"?

As the trial of of the constitutionality of SB 826, California's female director quota, law continues, the question of the plaintiffs' standing remains in contention.  As I reported in June of last year, Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis previously overruled...

Is Compliance With California's Female Quota Law Voluntary?

California's female director quota law was on trial last week.  According to Brian Melley, a reporter for the Associated Press, a witness from the Secretary of State's office testified "It’s required but there’s no penalty, so it’s essentially...

Acceptance Or Counteroffer?

A California Court of Appeal opinion published yesterday highlights the importance of understanding how and when a contract is formed. The case from an attorney's letter to an insurance offering to settle his client's claim for bodily injuries in...

Bothered By Silent Letters?  Sometimes Latin Is To Blame

Many legal words include silent letters. For example, what possible reason could there be for including a "c" in the word "indict" or a "b" in the word "doubt"? The inclusion of these seemingly useless letters is neither arbitrary nor capricious....