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.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Keith Paul Bishop
- FTB Issues Legal Ruling Addressing Filing And Franchise Tax Obligations of LLCs And Their Members - (Posted On Friday, July 25, 2014)
- In This California Securities Case, Placement Agent Status Was Better Than Underwriter Status - (Posted On Thursday, July 24, 2014)
- Facebook/Oculus VR (Virtual Reality) Acquisition Raises Pseudo-Foreign Corporation Question - (Posted On Wednesday, July 23, 2014)
- California Dividend Statutes Found To Preempt Common Law Claims - (Posted On Tuesday, July 22, 2014)
- Californians To Vote On Stripping Common Cause Of Its First Amendment Rights - (Posted On Monday, July 21, 2014)
- Why Doesn’t The SEC Post SubCommittee Recommendations? - (Posted On Monday, July 14, 2014)
- Legislature Enacts “5 Second Rule” For Electronic Contracts To Sell Real Property - (Posted On Thursday, July 10, 2014)
- Does A Director Have A Contractual Right To Compensation? - (Posted On Wednesday, July 09, 2014)
- When It Comes To Director Compensation Claims, Nevada And Delaware Are Fundamentally Different - (Posted On Tuesday, July 08, 2014)
- Some Questions Boards Might Want To Ask When Considering Fee-Shifting Bylaws - (Posted On Monday, July 07, 2014)
Keith Paul Bishop has been named a Go-To Thought Leader for his ongoing coverage of California corporate law, including noteworthy news highlights, legislative updates, and complicated matters within the field of corporate law. A partner at Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, Mr. Bishop recently discussed topics such as the potential end of FINRA, the California DFPI, and the California Corporations Code.
Keith Paul Bishop was a NLR Go-To Thought Leader in 2018, and Mr. Biship is honored again in 2020 for his California Corporate and Securities Law Blog. Of note in 2020 is Mr. Bishop’s coverage of the California’s Corporate Board Diversity Law, AB 979, which required corporate boards with headquarters in California meet a quota of directors from underrepresented communities. Mr.Bishop’s consistent coverage of corporate and securities regulation and litigation in California, Nevada and nationwide, as well as his whimsical asides in classical language and literature, make him a 2020 National Law Review Thought Leader and perennial reader favorite.
Keith Paul Bishop and his work on the California Corporation & Securities blog has been selected for the National Law Review’s Go-To Thought Leadership Award. Mr. Bishop’s commitment to writing (we can count on a post almost every day!) and his extensive knowledge of the California Corporation’s Code (and ancient languages!) ensure his posts are enjoyable and informative. You can subscribe to Allen Matkins California Corporate and Securities Law Blog Here.