Advancements in technology have dramatically enhanced our ability as attorneys to support clients working at the forefront of social change. This work ranges from: advising nonprofits on the legal tools used to conserve land; how to hold real estate in a socially responsible way to comply with ESG goals; fund and entity formation to hold real estate interests; and advising on corporate governance issues specific to holding real estate.
By leveraging a tech-forward, remote-first structure, Scale offers clients affordable access to expert real estate and corporate attorneys who are passionate about partnering with community-based organizations, companies, and individuals in ways that are meaningful, thoughtful and tailored.
Our best-in-class team pulls together experts from government, tech startups, in-house counsel, venture investment, and high-end law firms. Together, we provide a complete legal solution - with a focus on practical, strategically aligned legal advice and operational efficiency - to help clients tackle problems, advance important causes and promote innovation for the benefit of our communities.
OCC Bulletin Offers Guidance on Venture Lending
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and other incidents of banking distress last year, new participants continue to enter the venture debt market — resulting in the formation of new banking relationships. Accordingly, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued Bulletin 2023-34 (the “Bulletin”) to address what it sees as “heightened uncertainty” created by these developments.
California’s New Small Business Commercial Financing Regulations
The goal of S.B. 666 is to protect small business borrowers by restricting the types of fees they may be charged by brokers or providers of certain business loans.3 In this article, we address key issues arising under S.B. 666 for both borrowers and lenders.
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