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He is frequently called in to help with issues arising under California’s “blue sky” and lender laws.\n\nAn 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." --- [![](https://www.castormwater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/allenmatkinslogo.png?width=275&height=49&name=allenmatkinslogo.png "allenmatkinslogo.png")](http://allenmatkins.com/) Contact us with your California corporate & securities law questions (949) 353-6347 or [Contact us here](https://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us) # [![](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Allen_Matkins_October2017-theme/Images/background-banner.jpg) Default HubSpot Blog](https://www.castormwater.com/blog) - [HOME](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com) - [CALIFORNIA LAW TOPICS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/#) - [ACCOUNTANTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/accountants/) - [ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/administrative-procedure/) - [ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE/WORK PRODUCT](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/attorney-client-privilegework-product/) - [BROKER-DEALERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/broker-dealers/) - [CALIFORNIA SECURITIES LAWS](http://calcorporatelaw.com/tag/california-securities-laws/) - [CALIFORNIA SUI GENERIS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/california-sui-generis/) - [CALPERS/CALSTRS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/calparscalstrs/) - [CHOICE OF LAW/CONFLICT OF LAW](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/choice-of-lawconflict-of-law/) - [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/corporate-governance/) - [DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/department-of-corporations/) - [DERIVATIVE SUITS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/derivative-suits/) - [ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/enforcement-and-investigations/) - [EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/executive-compensation/) - [FAIRNESS HEARINGS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/fairness-hearings/) - [FINANCE LENDERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/finance-lenders/) - [FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/financial-institutions/) - [INVESTMENT ADVISERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/investment-advisers/) - [JOBS ACT](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/jobs-act/) - [LEGAL HISTORY](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/legal-history/) - [LEGISLATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/legislation/) - [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/limited-liability-companies/) - [MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/mergers-and-acquisitions/) - [NEVADA CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/nevada-corporations/) - [NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/non-compete-agreements/) - [PARTNERSHIPS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/partnerships/) - [PRIVATE PLACEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/private-placements-2/) - [PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/professional-responsibility/) - [PSEUDO-FOREIGN CORPORATIONS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/pseudo-foreign-corporations/) - [PUBLIC RECORDS ACT/FOIA](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tagpublic-records-actfoia/) - [SECRETARY OF STATE](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/secretary-of-state/) - [SECURITIES LITIGATION](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/securities-litigation/) - [WHISTLEBLOWERS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/tag/whistleblowers/) - [SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/speaking-engagements) - [ABOUT ALLEN MATKINS](http://allenmatkins.com/) - [CONTACT US](http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/contact-us) ![Keith P. Bishop](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Quinn%20Interactive/images/Bishop-Keith-AllenMatkins.jpg) ## Keith P. 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 ## [What California Lawyers Can Learn From Genelux](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/what-california-lawyers-can-learn-from-genelux) ![Picture of Keith P. Bishop](https://www.castormwater.com/hubfs/Quinn%20Interactive/images/Bishop-Keith-AllenMatkins.jpg) Posted on [January 08, 2018](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/what-california-lawyers-can-learn-from-genelux) by [Keith P. Bishop](https://www.castormwater.com/blog/author/keith-p-bishop) Last October, Vice Chancellor Parsons of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a lengthy post-trial decision in *Genelux Corp. v. Roeder (In re Genelux Corp.)*, 126 A.3d 644, 2015 Del. Ch. LEXIS 270, 2015 WL 6390232. A large part of the Vice... 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