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European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2001

The New York Times: Banking

Inflation is “projected to remain too high for too long,” the central bank said as it raised interest rates by a quarter-point, its eighth consecutive increase.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 12 - What is Microlending?

RKJ Partners

Before the economic collapse, microlending (also called microfinance) was a concept typically associated with developing and emerging countries. As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising clients that seek growth capital. By 2002, there were 650 separate organizations in microfinance.

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Material Adverse Effect Clauses

The M&A Lawyer

2001) ; Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Unfortunately, case law interpreting MAE provisions is meager. However, three Delaware cases stand out as particularly important. They are: IBP, Inc. Tyson Foods, Inc. , 2d 14 (Del. Huntsman Corp. , 3841 (VCL) (Del. 29 2008) , and. Osram Sylvania, Inc. Townsend Ventures, LLC , C.A. 8123-VCP (Del.

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What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Peak Frameworks

The World Trade Organization (WTO ) plays a pivotal role in shaping the global economic landscape. The Doha Development Round This round was initiated in 2001 in Doha, aiming to lower trade barriers and address developmental issues. GATT’s initial role was to regulate international trade post-WWII.

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Tyton Partners’ Driving Toward a Degree 2023 Study Reveals a 60% Student Awareness Gap of Support Services in Higher Education

Tyton Partners

We help people get the education they need to enhance well-being, create opportunity and secure meaningful employment – ultimately facilitating economic and social mobility. Since 2001, we have served over 3.1

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Beyond Borders: A Guide for Navigating the European Regulatory Landscape

Cooley M&A

Foreign direct investment (FDI) – navigating national review regimes Ongoing geopolitical tensions have resulted in European governments continuing to look inwards and implementing measures to protect national security and national economic interests. 2] See the National Security and Investment Act 2001 Annual Report 2022 – 2023.

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MAEjor Ruling: Delaware Court of Chancery Finds Target Suffers Material Adverse Effect and Acquirer Could Back Out of Transaction

Cooley M&A

Vice Chancellor Laster distinguished Akorn from Hexion and IBP , noting that in those cases “the buyers had second thoughts because of problems with their own businesses spurred by broader economic factors.” Huntsman Corp. , 2d 715 (Del. 2008) and In re IBP, Inc. S’holders Litig. , 2d 14 (Del.