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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As an avid Red Sox fan and former Los Angeles resident who often attended Dodgers games, I may still be basking in the Yankees’ loss in the World Series. Whatever the reason, I can’t help but draw parallels between the game of baseball and the world of M&A.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

The latest edition of Directors Quarterly features a summary of board and committee agenda priorities for 2025, financial reporting and auditing updates, post-election observations from around the world, and more. Read the insights now. By: KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 13 February 2025 in Case C-393/23, Athenian Brewery SA, Heineken NV Vs. Macedonian Thrace Brewery SA Re: Reference for a preliminary ruling - Judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters - Jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters.

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MARCH 7, 2025

February 19, 2025: BlueDot Photonics, a developer of solar energy devices designed to improve solar panel performance and durability, was acquired by UbiQD, a development stage corporation, for an undisclosed amount. By: Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Trends to Watch in 2025 January 7, 2025 As we welcome 2025, Wilson Sonsini litigators shed light on the emerging trends and key issues they see shaping the legal landscape, from AI regulation to evolving trade secret laws and increasing scrutiny on corporate disclosures. By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2024, in line with our predictions from last year, the UK public takeover market saw a sharp increase in the number of megadeals, i.e., those valued in excess of 1 billion. Seventeen such transactions were announced in 2024, which is over four times as many in 2023.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The KPMG Board Leadership Center has published its annual message for directors that highlights nine issues for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2025 agendas. By: KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

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JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 3, 2025, Judge Paul R. 2025 WL 24364 (Del. Wallace of the Superior Court for the State of Delaware granted plaintiffs motion for summary judgment in a directors and officers (D&O) insurance denial case against. Harman Intl Indus. Illinois Natl Ins.

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MARCH 12, 2025

PE dealmaking had a slower start in 2025. Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. YTD deal numbers through February were below those for the same period in the past five years. By: Ropes & Gray LLP

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Here are our predictions for 2025. Our commercial insight and understanding of the market environment place us in a unique position to comment on M&A trends. By: DLA Piper

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MARCH 4, 2025

COMPETITION A refusal by an undertaking in a dominant position to ensure that its platform is interoperable with an app of another undertaking, which thereby becomes more attractive, can be abusive (See CPR N 19/2025 - Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-233/23,Alphabet and Others). By: Mayer Brown

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Following the turn of the new year, our UK Regulatory specialists have examined the key regulatory developments in 2025 impacting a range of UK and European firms within the financial services sector. The key dates have been distilled by the Proskauer team in an easy to read timeline with our commentary. By: Proskauer Rose LLP

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JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial decision in favor of defendant, a private equity fund (the Fund), finding that the Funds sale of a portfolio company (the Company) was protected by the business judgment rule and did not harm the interests of minority stockholders.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved new premerger notification thresholds and revised filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). By: Jenner & Block

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JANUARY 7, 2025

As the healthcare industry heads into 2025, deals attorneys are optimistic as they look to falling interest rates and a potentially more business-friendly administration set to enter the White House. Originally published in Law360 - January 1, 2025. By: Latham & Watkins LLP

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

On 20 February 2025, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the ACCC's 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities. The ACCC's priorities continue to target conduct that presents significant harm to consumers in sectors of critical importance to the community and the economy.

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MARCH 6, 2025

As of February 2025, the M&A landscape is showing promising signs of resurgence, with expectations of increased deal activity throughout the year. Professional services firms remain highly sought after by private equity (PE) investors. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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MARCH 3, 2025

COMPETITION - Action brought on 10 January 2025 - Nvidia Vs. Commission (Case T-15/25) Re: annulment of Commissions decision on the request for referral by Italy to the Commission pursuant to Article 22(1) of the EUMR and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, in Case M.11766, 11766, NVIDIA / Run:ai. By: Mayer Brown

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

The life sciences industry is well positioned for growth in 2025, fueled by strong investor interest and technological advancements, especially in AI. Life sciences venture capital (VC) funding and IPOs have picked up in 2024, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will likely further accelerate this trend. By: Goodwin

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

N22C-05-098 PRW CCLD, 2025 WL 84702 (Del. 7, 2025), the court held the D&O policys bump-up exclusion was not a bar coverage. Indeed, in Harman International Industries, Inc. Illinois National Insurance Company, No. By: McCarter & English, LLP

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MARCH 10, 2025

Our Global Fund Finance practice recently sponsored and attended the 2025 Global Fund Finance Symposium. Hosted annually by the Fund Finance Association, these conferences bring together key players in the fund finance market, including investors, fund managers, bankers, and lawyers. By: DLA Piper

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Are we headed for an IPO rebound in 2025? According to a recent CNBC article, a major window for the IPO market could be opening.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Much like the Northern Rockies, there should be plenty of dry powder to support a robust dealmaking environment in 2025. That, combined with other macro factors we delve into below, could make 2025 a year to remember and the conditions are looking good! By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Drawing on research, insights, and interactions with nom/gov committees and other board members, the KPMG Board Leadership Center highlights six issues for nom/gov committees to keep in mind as they consider their 2025 agendas. By: KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

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JANUARY 20, 2025

The Canadian government has increased the monetary thresholds to determine whether a net benefit review of a foreign investment in Canada is required under the Investment Canada Act for 2025. By: Stikeman Elliott LLP

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JANUARY 14, 2025

As 2025 begins, the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As in previous years, we explore key developments that we expect will shape FDI screenings in 2025. As in previous years, we explore key developments that we expect will shape FDI screenings in 2025. By: Hogan Lovells

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On January 31, 2025, the U.S. With the FTC opting not to seek emergency relief from the Fifth Circuit, the deal closed on February 5, 2025. With the FTC opting not to seek emergency relief from the Fifth Circuit, the deal closed on February 5, 2025. mattress retailer with over 2,300 stores).

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Moving into 2025, the dental industry faces a series of transformative shifts driven by evolving patient expectations, the rise of Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and persistent operational challenges. The industry will need to make informed strategic decisions and overcome what could be a challenging year. By: Benesch

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

European loan and bond issuance nearly doubled year-on-year.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

COMPETITION - Competition law and distribution deals: The exclusive distributor must be protected against active sales in its territory by all the suppliers other buyers (See CPR N 3/2025 - Opinion of the Advocate General in the Case C-581/23, Beevers Kaas). By: Mayer Brown

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JANUARY 14, 2025

10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced the 2025 adjusted thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The HSR Act notification requirements apply to transactions that satisfy the specified size of transaction and size of person dollar thresholds.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Latham & Watkins has created the Form 8-K Desktop Reference Guide for 2025. By: Latham & Watkins LLP

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns, our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The general consensus is that we will likely see an increase in M&A and capital market transactions in the life sciences sector in 2025. Cautious Optimism for Deal Making. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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JANUARY 14, 2025

million will require HSR premerger notification in 2025. The updated thresholds are expected to take effect for transactions closing in mid- to late February 2025. Transactions valued at over $126.4

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Snowflake unveiled the deal at the close of the market bell on Wednesday, when it also announced its Q3 2025 earnings. Cloud giant Snowflake has agreed to acquire Datavolo, a data pipeline management company, for an undisclosed sum. All rights reserved.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commissionannounced 2025 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act thresholds. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to United States federal antitrust agencies for review before consummation. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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