JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 5, 2024

This article addresses the legal and practical issues for lenders on leveraged buy-outs in relation to taking security over warranty and indemnity insurance policies. This article first appeared in the March issue of Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law. By: Hogan Lovells

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Successful Acquisitions

AUGUST 30, 2023

Article | If you want Gen Z members tomorrow, start reaching out to them today Born between the years 1997 and 2012, the demographic given the moniker “Gen Z” now comprises more than one-quarter of the world’s population. Gen Z members are true digital natives, adept at sailing oceans of data.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 17, 2024

This article will explain what 341. While creditors are not required to attend the 341 Meeting, creditors have an opportunity to examine the debtor and ask questions related to the debtor’s financials and the bankruptcy case. By: Troutman Pepper

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APRIL 12, 2024

In this article from The Threshold, the authors recap a panel on theories of labor harm in mergers, sponsored by the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law. By: Cornerstone Research

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2024

Note that this article is current as of May 6, 2024, and cannabis regulations and guidance can change quickly.). To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential considerations around raising capital. By: Vicente LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 15, 2024

This article highlights takeaways from the final two days of the Spring Meeting. The annual Spring Meeting featured updates from federal, state and international antitrust enforcers and extensive discussion on priority antitrust issues affecting various industries. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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JUNE 26, 2023

The post WCP’s Own Jon Shalowitz Shares His Insights in the Article: Waste Not, Want Not: Here’s How To Make The Most Of Data Consumers Leave Behind appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners. Palo Alto – August 17, 2020 Collecting clickstream data to improve a company website is nothing new.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2024

Applying its recent re-interpretation of Article 22 of the European Union Merger Regulation (“EUMR”), which enables Member States to refer to the European Commission (the “Commission”) transactions that do not reach either EU or national merger control thresholds, the Commission reviewed and prohibited in 2023 the acquisition by genomic sequencing (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 27, 2024

As the UK Government seeks to put sustainability at the heart of the beautiful game, in this article we consider: The Bill’s introduction to Parliament represents the culmination of several years of UK Government activity focused on increasing regulation in men’s football. By: Allen & Overy LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 3, 2024

This article will explain what a PMSI is, how it is perfected, and discuss potential issues that could affect its enforceability. A seller of goods may gain priority over other creditors, and enhanced prospects for payment, by taking and perfecting a purchase money security interest (PMSI) in the goods sold to a customer.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 3, 2024

This article addresses the key issues when asserting the contemporaneous exchange defense in a bankruptcy case. The Bankruptcy Code provides several affirmative defenses to assist creditors in mitigating or eliminating their preference exposure. One such affirmative defense is the contemporaneous exchange defense. By: Troutman Pepper

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Editor’s Note: The article below is the first in our three-part series, Federal Antitrust Enforcement in Health Care: 2023 Year in Review. The series is based on our recent webinar, 2023 Health Care Enforcement Trends: Spotlight on Consumer Protection, Antitrust and Fraud. By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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APRIL 18, 2024

This article discusses three common key issues that creditors often encounter during plan confirmation in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Disclosure statements and plans contain considerable information, and the most pressing issues for a creditor can vary depending on the nature of the creditor’s claim and its relationship with the debtor.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 15, 2024

From the West Coast Healthcare Desk is an ongoing series of Holland & Knight Healthcare Blog articles and alerts focused on healthcare industry developments and points of interest in the West Coast healthcare marketplace.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

While Chris van Heerden’s recent article gave some cause for optimism over the fundraising environment for 2024, for now on the ground we are continuing to see significantly longer lead times before funds hit their target size, even for top-tier sponsors. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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Deal Lawyers

MAY 7, 2024

That’s why this CLS Blue Sky Blog discussing a new article on the history of private equity caught my eye. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve got a soft spot for M&A history. The blog says that although most M&A professionals would probably say that PE really began in […]

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The New York State Department of Health has published a webpage regarding Public Health Law (PHL) Article 45-A. In our prior post, we discussed how PHL Article 45-A requires health care entities involved in material transaction(s) to provide written notice and information to DOH at least 30 days prior to the closing of a covered transaction.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In another article, we outline potential pitfalls for companies that want to lend financial support to political conventions, transitions or inaugural events in this U.S. election year. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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AUGUST 7, 2023

This article discusses compliance “Buy America” provisions in federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2023

On May 3, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Article 45-A, amending the New York Public Health Law (“Article 45-A”).

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APRIL 23, 2024

This article addresses an acquisition transaction, which requires preparation and oversight that many founders and managers need to learn as they go. Initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A exits are the two most common means of achieving liquidity in a private company.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The article examines the JOA’s main provisions, including rights and duties of the operator, operating committee, work programs and budgets, contract awards, greenhouse gas provisions, exclusive operations, default, decommissioning and abandonment, transfers of interests, changes in control, withdrawal, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, economic sanctions, (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 7, 2024

This article addresses the key issues regarding being a stalking horse bidder in a bankruptcy case. Serving as the stalking horse bidder in a Section 363 sale can provide a buyer with financial and legal protections, as well as better position the buyer to ultimately acquire the debtor’s assets.

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Deal Lawyers

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you needed any more proof about how challenging M&A financing conditions are, check out this recent Axios article, which says that equity contributions to US LBO transactions are at record levels. The article says the reason that PE sponsors are putting more skin in the game is simple – debt is getting very expensive: […]

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 2, 2024

The AG is of the view that the European Commission (EC) has no ability to review transactions under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) that do not meet EU or national merger control thresholds. If the ECJ follows the opinion, the EC’s authority to scrutinise below-threshold mergers – and in particular.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A recent PitchBook article addresses this, highlighting data that shows young startups were much more likely to be the targets of acquisitions last year, a trend that looks to continue into 2024. We know 2023 was not a great year for M&A activity, but seed- and early-stage startups fared much better than their later-stage counterparts.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 1, 2023

This article focuses on how medical practices are valued by private equity-backed groups, and to an extent, health systems and other strategic acquirers. Please see full Article below for more information. By: FOCUS Investment Banking

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Private Equity Info

MAY 2, 2024

This article was first published in the Spring issue of Middle Market Dealmaker , the official print publication of the Association for Corporate Growth.

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Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If not, this Wall Street Journal article discusses the coalition’s concerns and its three nominees. The article notes that the coalition has submitted shareholder proposals in the […]

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Deal Lawyers

APRIL 29, 2024

This issue includes the following articles: – Lessons From the Activision-Microsoft Merger – Delaware Chancery’s Moelis II Decision Provides Cautionary Tale for Boards and Activists – Sears and (the Limited Scope of) Controlling Stockholder Fiduciary Duties – Delaware Chancery Reminds Us That […]

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Law Essentials

JULY 12, 2022

This blog is written by Anushka.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This article discusses the key issues of setoff and recoupment in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are two similar but distinct mechanisms through which a creditor might net amounts owed to the debtor against amounts owed by the debtor — setoff and recoupment. Troutman Pepper's Creditor’s Rights Toolkit is a series that provides.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this article, we set out how competition law considerations may be relevant to the development and utilisation of AI systems by market participants and examine how competition authorities are anticipating and preparing to address the new challenges posed by the widespread adoption of AI systems.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this issue, you’ll find informative articles covering non-disclosure agreements, associate buy-ins, and crucial cybersecurity and privacy practices for veterinary clinics. Exciting news from the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC!

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As explained in our prior article discussing the recently- issued Merger Guidelines (“Guidelines”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Department of Justice (“DOJ”) (the “Agencies”) having described and discussed the Guidelines next discuss how they will assess rebuttal evidence provided by the parties in situations where, having applied the (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In previous articles, we have discussed how informed boards should stay alert to the possibility of an activist campaign, and the basic steps they can take to prevent them. The United Kingdom has long been a target destination for activist investors. It is the venue for nearly half of all of recent activist campaigns in Europe.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our initial article in this series, we introduced the new Civil Code of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”). This significant legislative milestone codifies the law governing the forming of a contract and related contractual principles within the Kingdom. By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

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