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DOJ Announces Additional Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A Context

Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

At the September 21, 2023 Conference of the Global Investigations Review, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller announced actions by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to further incentivize companies engaged in M&A to prioritize compliance. 14] A similar approach is reflected in recent SEC settlements as well.

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Eyes on a new prize: How outsourced trading has taken off and why the attention is now turning to larger managers

The TRADE

Outsourced trading is no longer a taboo topic. It is not, however, a service loved and/or to be adopted by all and remains a contentious topic among trading desks around the world. It’s no longer all or nothing. It’s no longer relinquishing control. It’s no longer just a defensive play. Why are firms outsourcing?

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Canvassing the Shareholder Franchise in 2021 – Institutional (Coates, BlackRock and Hohn, ESG, XOM, Ubben, GM) and Retail (WSB, GME, AMC)

Transactional Delights

Today’s topic broadly covers the current shareholder landscape. Larry Fink at BlackRock arguably did the latter in his latest annual letter to CEOs which was toothier than his previous missives. public companies ’”. BlackRock would no doubt be one of those twelve individuals. How have some commentators responded? and $2,000 in Canada”.

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Spot Cyber & IT Challenges Through Improved Due Diligence

M&A Leadership Council

The risks of brand damage, customer churn, and substantial costs have brought this topic to the forefront in many recent M&A Leadership Council workshops. Define your search criteria to crucial elements such as known data breaches; warning letters from regulatory agencies such as the FDA, GDPR; and check various social media sites.

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2023 Third Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Additionally, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was drained to tamp down high energy prices, an action that is, effectively, a transfer payment provided by the government. These actions will likely contribute to downward pressure on longer-term bonds thus driving longer yields upward. This year was no different.

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Keeping Up With M&A Case Law – Spotlight on Recent Delaware Decisions

Cooley M&A

Despite the thin allegations on the topic by plaintiffs (given the lack of board minutes and similar materials), the court found that the facts and circumstances surrounding the combination – and the defensive effect of the provisions of the stockholders’ agreement –support this conclusion. The short answer: no.

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Spot Cyber & IT Challenges

M&A Leadership Council

The risks of brand damage, customer churn, and substantial costs have brought this topic to the forefront in many recent M&A Leadership Council workshops. Define your search criteria to crucial elements such as known data breaches; warning letters from regulatory agencies such as the FDA, GDPR; and check various social media sites.

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