JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 24, 2024

Although these regulations provide some welcome clarity as to the scope of the tax and the procedures for calculating and paying it, they are likely to disappoint those who had hoped that the Treasury would exempt from the excise tax a number of transaction types that Congress may not have intended to target with the law.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 22, 2024

Below we list some key tax legislative changes that are relevant to new investments in infrastructure projects and that are already in force or have been announced by the government and are under discussion in the National Congress. By: Mayer Brown

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 28, 2024

The federal district court found the Act exceeds Congress’s constitutional power. The court ruled that none of the legislative powers identified by the government, including the Commerce Clause, Congress’ taxing power, its authority over foreign affairs and national security, and the Necessary and Proper. By: Hinckley Allen

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

APRIL 29, 2024

With its TikTok bill, Congress sent message to the world: You cannot disregard basic internet norms and expect to be treated like any other country.

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Cisco: M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Co-authored by Morgan Bright Bringing in the New Urban Era: SCEWC23 The new normal is upon us, and an inclusive future is no longer just a utopian dream; the new urban era is here, and the importance… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Congress has until September 30, which marks the end of the fiscal year, to enact appropriations for government agencies and programs. federal government is facing a possible shutdown beginning this Sunday, October 1, 2023. By: Allen & Overy LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Several years ago, Congress passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which became effective law on January 1, 2021 (the “Act”). Congress’s intent for passing the CTA is to assist in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing through anonymous shell companies by creating new reporting requirements.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In late January 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released an updated operating plan in the event Congress does not pass a funding bill and the government shuts down. In a dramatic departure from prior practice, the FTC for the first time plans to also close down its premerger filing operations during such a scenario.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With one day for Congress to enact appropriations funding federal government operations, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (the “Agencies”) each issued a contingency plan (the “Plans”) for how a prolonged shutdown would impact their review of Hart-Scott Rodino Act (“HSR”) filings.

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Cisco: M&A

MARCH 11, 2024

“This is the year of AI,” declared Chuck Robbins recently at Mobile World Congress. With demand growing from a broad range of enterprise customers who plan to build out their own artificial int… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With few unilateral options and little hope of legislation from Congress, the president’s early investment in competition policy could pay a political dividend.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The US federal government is at risk of a partial shutdown unless Congress can enact appropriations to fund certain federal operations by September 30, 2023. Both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued plans for how a shutdown will impact antitrust merger enforcement.

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CNBC: Investing

APRIL 26, 2024

Congress' recent $26 billion bill to send additional wartime assistance to Israel. According to analyst Brian Gesuale, Kratos stands to benefit from the U.S.

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Cisco: M&A

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Congress appropriated $60 million to DLT for use by organizations that provide education and h… Read more on Cisco Blogs Have you heard about the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program? In 2023 the U.S.

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IBG

JANUARY 9, 2023

Good News for M&A Brokers: Congress Passes a New Securities Registration Exemption for Merger and Acquisition Brokers. A new federal exemption that Congress passed during its December 2022 lame-duck session provided a welcome holiday surprise for M&A Brokers and other business sale professionals. Johnson , M&AMI.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 23, 2023

Mr. DiResta highlights the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act that Congress was able to pass, which will increase filing fees for many transactions, including a new maximum fee. The filing fees will be used to. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The justices heard a challenge to the way Congress funded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau but seemed persuaded that it was constitutional.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 5, 2023

Now, however, Congress has made it more difficult to use these companies and individuals while seeking such capital.’. Newly (and not so new) formed companies seemingly would do anything to raise funds. Over the course of many decades, these entities and those who operate them have employed numerous individuals to find them money.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 15, 2023

CFIUS’s proposal would add significantly to the Committee’s broad reach over real estate deals, and comes on the heels of proposals in the Congress to potentially expand the focus on such transactions further. Foreign investors in. By: K&L Gates LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2023

On July 31, 2023, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) published the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for Calendar Year 2022 (the Report), which highlights key indicators of the CFIUS process and statistics on transactions filed in calendar year 2022.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 3, 2023

Near the end of last year, Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act, which raised the filing fees imposed under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act) for the first time since the year 2000.

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Business Standard - FInance

JUNE 14, 2023

Congress on Wednesday slammed the Centre after RBI brought in a policy that allows banks to settle loans of accounts classified as "wilful defaulters" by entering into compromise settlements

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 11, 2023

The American circuit’s efforts were made public in documents that Congress released on Tuesday.

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Barkclays

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The US Congress is negotiating a multi-trillion dollar spending bill to invest huge sums in human infrastructure. The US Congress is negotiating a multi-trillion dollar spending bill to invest huge sums in human infrastructure. But will doing so deliver economic returns? But will doing so deliver economic returns?

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Global Banking & Finance

JULY 11, 2023

President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, U.S. says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey VILNIUS (Reuters) – U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of a summit of NATO leaders due to start […]

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 1, 2023

And with the specter of a Congress and White House apparently at war over raising the debt ceiling, the odds of this recession happening sooner rather than later was real. There were a lot of obstacles to deal flow in the 1st half of 2023 that we only now have clarity on now that the 2nd Quarter of 2023 is over.

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The Deal

JULY 20, 2023

The White House directive is set to be released as Congress considers legislation to establish an outbound investment regimen. Although as a strictly legal matter I think Congress could probably also apply the restrictions retroactively if it wanted, I doubt Congress has any appetite to force divestments,” he said.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Congress directed the SEC to enhance the transparency of short selling of equity securities,” said Gary Gensler, SEC chair. According to the SEC, this new data will supplement the short sale data that is currently publicly available. “In

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Even before SFFA , so-called “reverse discrimination” claims were being pursued by employees, shareholders and watch-dog groups alleging discriminatory treatment against white, cisgendered male employees based on the defendant companies’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Jack Inglis, chief executive of AIMA, explained: “These two rules underscore how the SEC has ignored calls from industry, market participants, and Congress to consider the interconnectedness and aggregate impact of its rulemakings.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

As we gear up for an election year in the United States, Congress remains mired in political skirmishes, and we expect the fast pace of regulatory rulemaking from 2023 to continue in the early part of 2024. Other topics stem from the agendas of regulators.

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FineMark

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) Congress enacted the CTA in 2021 to combat financial crimes and prevent misuse of the US financial system. Failure to report could result in civil and criminal penalties, so it’s important to know if you’re subject to FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Congress did not intend for registration and regulatory requirements to apply to some dealers and not to others. “Absent an exemption or exception, if anyone trades in a manner consistent with de facto market making, it must register with us as a dealer – consistent with Congress’s intent.”

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 25, 2021

What We Know Right Now The Biden administration is expected to announce its American Families Plan before the President’s address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28. Multiple news sources reported that President Biden is poised to propose legislation on Wednesday, April 28 to substantially increase capital gains tax rates.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

While this law has little to no chance of passing in a divided Congress, the fact that these ideas are being bandied about should spark great concern in private equity firms across the country.

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OfficeHours

JULY 7, 2023

While this law has little to no chance of passing in a divided Congress, the fact that these ideas are being bandied about should spark great concern in private equity firms across the country.

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Transactional Delights

APRIL 3, 2021

Dorsey has gone from seemingly like a distracted boss to tech provocateur, one so confident in his standing he merrily trolled Congress last week while testifying before it. Here’s the narrative from Forbes : “ What a different a year makes. Twitter stock is up nearly 175%.

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