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Top 10 Web3/Blockchain Legal Developments of 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

The legal landscape surrounding blockchain technology underwent dramatic shifts in 2024, particularly in the United States, offering both remarkable opportunities and substantial compliance challenges. Governments introduced sweeping regulations, enforcement actions intensified and pivotal court rulings sent ripples across the crypto ecosystem.

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Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

TechCrunch: M&A

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion

The New York Times: Banking

Federal regulators said in a lawsuit on Tuesday that the giant bank deliberately underpaid savings account interest, even as rates rose.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musks $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.

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[Video] SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters

JD Supra: Mergers

Join PilieroMazzas Meghan Leemon as she unpacks SBAs final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on January 16, 2025, and brings significant changes that government contractors need to understand to maintain compliance and position your business for success under the new regulations.

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Morgan Stanley ups Tesla target, gives bull case of $800

CNBC: Investing

Tesla's stock could double in a bull case on the expansion of autonomous vehicles, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam)

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam) A strategic partnership to continue.

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Nigeria’s success in harnessing investment

World Finance

Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings.

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M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. But inflation receded and dealmakers acted in anticipation of interest rate reductions, which central banks began delivering in the second half.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Antitrust: FTC Announces New HSR Filing Thresholds

Deal Lawyers

On Friday, the FTC announced the new HSR filing thresholds for 2025.

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Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

CNBC: Investing

AllState, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.

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Johnson & Johnson Strengthens Neuroscience Leadership with Acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Acquisition includes CAPLYTA (lumateperone), the first and only U.S.

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China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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M&A Antitrust Alert: FTC Imposes Significant Gun-Jumping Penalty for Unlawful Pre-Merger Coordination Among Crude Oil Producers

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A practitioners have long regarded the integration planning and execution process as one of the keys to a successful M&A transaction. However, in deals subject to pre-merger antitrust clearance, it is critical to navigate the line between deal provisions and arrangements intended to preserve the value of the target business and allow the parties to prepare for post-closing integration, versus those that could result in the buyer exerting control over the target business or accessing.

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D&O Insurance: Delaware Court Rejects Insurer’s Efforts to Rely on Bump-Up Exclusion

Deal Lawyers

We’ve blogged a few times about litigation surrounding insurers’ efforts to use bump-up exclusions in D&O policies to avoid coverage of amounts paid to settle merger claims. Last week, in Harman International Industries v. Illinois National Insurance, (Del. Supr.

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Bank of America’s best ideas for January include Amazon and these names

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America revealed its top ideas in 2025 and beyond.

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U.S. Oil Production Is Booming. Oil Jobs Are Not.

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Powering Resilient Communities

Cisco: M&A

In 2024, opportunity, disruption, and innovation intersected and accelerated at a previously unimagined pace.

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Europe Daily News, 10 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11855- Macquarie / Dow / Dow Infraco JV) - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11816- OTPP / Nordic Capital XI / Max Matthiessen).

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Takeaways from the Executive Order Blocking the Acquisition of U.S. Steel

Deal Lawyers

I remember the first time I learned about CFIUS. It was right after the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 when CFIUS was codified. I thought the whole thing was so strange. It’s not even an agency, but an interagency committee? Voluntary filings?

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The dollar keeps going higher. Investors are using these ETFs to get a piece of the rally

CNBC: Investing

Two funds that serve as bets on a strong dollar have seen strong investor interest in recent weeks.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

Selling an IT services businessis a crucial decision. Before you take the next step, lets walk through some key factors to consider. In business as in life, two things are key: Timing and preparation. Selling a business in Information Technology (IT) or within the Managed Services Provider (MSP) space means getting both of these things right. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as punching “sell IT business” into Google and letting the offers roll right in.

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Right-sizing artificial intelligence: The overlooked key to more sustainable technology

Cisco: M&A

As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the hypothetical to the real world of practical applications, its becoming clear that bigger is not always better. Check in with Aleksandra Przegaliska and Denise Lee to learn more.

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Record $5.6 Million Penalty for 'Gun-Jumping' Violation

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations that three crude oil producers engaged in gun-jumping activities that violated the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.

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Del. Chancery Confirms High Bar to Prove Liquidity-Driven Conflict of a Controller

Deal Lawyers

In June 2022, John blogged about the Delaware Chancerys decision in Manti Holdings v. The Carlyle Group (Del. Ch.; 6/22) to deny a motion to dismiss allegations of liquidity conflicts.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Gold is poised for a new bullish phase, according to the charts. Here are the levels to watch

CNBC: Investing

David Keller breaks down the charts in the SPDR Gold Shares and Kinross.

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Salarius Pharmaceuticals and Decoy Therapeutics Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Decoys proprietary IMP 3 ACT peptide conjugate drug design and manufacturing platform leverages machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools

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MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow

The TRADE

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. As part of the move, MIM is acquiring the high yield and bank loan, strategic fixed income and small-cap equity teams and certain related investment products. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.

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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Act Thresholds and Filing Fee Schedule

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission announced the annual revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The thresholds are revised annually based on changes in U.S. gross national product. The FTC also issued its annual revision of the HSR filing fee schedule.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?