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MARCH 18, 2024

Yet escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation and a fragile macroeconomic outlook are presenting businesses with a fresh wave of supply chain challenges. Robust supply chains are vital to our closely connected global economy. By: White & Case LLP

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JULY 22, 2024

While AI may present extraordinary opportunities, risks abound. Many companies are considering or currently engaging in acquisitions or investments in startups and established providers of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. They see opportunities to leverage AI to build and improve their existing businesses or get into new markets.

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APRIL 11, 2024

The members of BakerHostetler’s Antitrust and Competition Team are pleased to present these brief updates from the conference sessions at this week’s ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. By: BakerHostetler

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MARCH 27, 2024

Using this format to present and discuss anti-corruption news pertaining to legal and compliance professionals, By: American Conference Institute (ACI) The 2024 conference will feature a completely revamped agenda featuring even more critical networking time to address pressing questions with your industry peers.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month, we present a special edition of our quarterly Insights publication, highlighting the talent and insights of women at Skadden. The issue spotlights their authorship on such topics as the management of deal risks in today’s regulatory environment; the enduring appeal of private capital; ESG issues in U.S.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

For companies in the energy and chemical sectors, the potential for antitrust scrutiny is an ever-present concern. The next round of enforcement inquiries is never further away than the next jump in commodity prices or the next consolidation wave.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

But the CTA presents unique analytical and reporting challenges for startups and venture backed companies because of the special economic and governance rights negotiated with investors in early stage and venture funding rounds.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Here, we present key initial considerations for anyone sitting on either side of the table. While interest in buying and selling fashion brands and their associated business lines is constant, structuring and negotiating these opportunities is uniquely challenging. By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transactions that involve patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and other proprietary assets often present a unique set of challenges that many transactional attorneys may not be familiar with. Tune in to hear our hosts explain these challenges and describe some things to look out for during.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

At present, California’s proposal is the most extensive state legislation that seeks to regulate health care industry transactions in the U.S. and may encourage other states to establish similar legislation.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Today's Founders Shares podcast episode presents a unique perspective that I'm sure will resonate with many of you. We typically delve into the stories of seasoned entrepreneurs and their businesses. However, this time, we're flipping the script.

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The New York Times: Banking

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Federal reparations would help redress both the grievances of American history and the racial inequities that still define the present.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month. I think we’re underutilizing that here in the collision industry.”

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

A takeover offer from a controlling shareholder presents a challenge to boards of directors who are tasked with protecting minority shareholders, particularly where some of the directors on the board may have relationships or conflicts associated with the controlling shareholder. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Getsafe is now present in four countries since its expansion into France. Luko’s own […]

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

There is a little-known asset – personal goodwill – that is present in certain types of businesses and can potentially provide a significant tax benefit when identified as part of a transaction.

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MAY 22, 2024

A bankruptcy sale also presents prospective bidders with a level playing field to conduct due diligence, submit a bid, and compete directly against all other bidders at an auction. A bankruptcy sale is an opportunity to potentially acquire assets at distressed pricing.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

This shift has transformed the landscape of the veterinary sector, presenting unique opportunities and challenges for practice owners. Independent veterinary practices have increasingly been sold to corporate consolidators, a trend driven by various economic, operational, and market factors. By: Mandelbaum Barrett PC

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare transactions announced or closed during Q3 2023 in the United States. Total transactions decreased by 13.7% in the third quarter of 2023 after increasing by 4.9% in the second quarter.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Just as we would tell an issuer sharing projections to accompany those with robust disclaimers cautioning an investor not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in its presentation, we tell you, the reader, to take our modest predictions regarding expected rulemakings from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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CNBC: Investing

APRIL 8, 2024

We think the recent volatility in uranium stocks presents an opportunity to take advantage of their cyclical uptrend.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

In the real world of M&A practice, however, the version of the merger agreement presented to and approved by the board is typically still in draft or nearly-final draft form but not yet final. By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

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JUNE 6, 2024

This heightened competition for investment opportunities and the increasing diversity of competitors in these markets is providing new opportunities for growth companies across a wide range of industry sectors, but also presents new challenges for investors. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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MAY 28, 2024

We previously previewed the issues presented in Higuchi Int’l Corp. Autoliv ASP, Inc., an appeal with potentially far-reaching implications for suppliers, in our March 22 and May 21 blog posts. Yesterday, the U.S.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

INTRODUCTION TO HR RISKS IN PE INVESTMENTS - Private equity (PE) investments in Germany present unique challenges and opportunities, particularly from a human resources (HR) perspective.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The proposed SOP does note that transactions in excess of $100 billion are more likely to present financial stability concerns and will be “subject to added scrutiny.” The new SOP will replace the FDIC’s current SOP on its responsibilities under the Bank Merger Act (BMA) or.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

These portfolios present challenges for financings, including issues with valuation, enforcement, and liquidation. By: Mayer Brown

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Woodruff Sawyer’s R&W team presents this comprehensive look at this facet of coverage. The use of representations and warranties insurance (RWI or R&W) has become increasingly mainstream. An estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of larger strategic acquirers use it.

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JULY 18, 2024

Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare transactions announced or closed during Q1 2024 in the United States. Total transactions decreased by 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024 after remaining relatively flat in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Higher interest rates presented a challenging environment for dealmakers and the debt markets in 2023. But what does 2024 have in store? In this edition of Credit Conditions, we look back at last year’s key market trends and explore their potential impact on debt markets in the coming year. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Team Telecom is tasked with assessing the national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy concerns presented by FCC applications seeking licensing authority or. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We present the decisions in no particular order. Our criteria for selection are that the decision either meaningfully changed Delaware law or provided clarity or guidance on issues relevant to corporate and commercial transactions or litigation in Delaware. By: Morris James LLP

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JULY 30, 2024

AI, and generative AI technologies specifically, are powerful business tools but present novel legal issues in the context of M&A transactions. Is your M&A target a company that develops or uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools?

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The results are anonymized and presented in aggregate. In December 2023 – January 2024, we conducted a straw poll of 240 decision makers in the mining & metals sector via an online survey. While the findings are subject to the limitations of sample-based information, they do provide an indication of broader market sentiment.

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