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APRIL 25, 2024

On April 5, 2024, a federal jury in the Northern District of California found defendant Matthew Panuwat liable for insider trading in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) first-ever case involving the so-called “shadow trading” theory of insider trading. By: Paul Hastings LLP

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APRIL 17, 2024

On April 5, 2024, a jury in California federal court found a former corporate executive liable for insider trading in SEC v. Panuwat, a novel enforcement action involving a theory known as “shadow trading.” In Panuwat, the U.S.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

It also outlines the application of the Trade Agreements Act to many large solicitations and how that can impact compliance of goods, services and construction. By: Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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APRIL 12, 2024

Proskauer’s Hedge Fund Trading Guide offers a concise, easy-to-read overview of the trading issues and questions we commonly encounter when advising hedge funds and their managers.

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APRIL 16, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a victory in a closely-watched trial when a jury found Matthew Panuwat liable for insider trading based on a “shadow trading” theory.

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JULY 23, 2024

Federal Trade Commission sought to block mattress manufacturer (the “Manufacturer”) contemplated $4 billion acquisition of a mattress retailer (“Retailer”) by filing both an administrative complaint and a complaint in the U.S. After a 5-0 vote, on July 2, 2024, the U.S.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Cautious deployment of M&A war chests while concerns relating to IPO and equity market trading buoyancy continue. Current market: Fewer M&A deals as Europe's FMI tectonic plates digest acquisitions of yesteryear. By: White & Case LLP

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AUGUST 22, 2024

The concept of insider trading under the federal securities laws has evolved over the years, at times in unexpected ways. Current insider trading standards have developed through case law and administrative actions applying the anti-fraud rules of the federal securities laws and have resulted in a framework that is not always clear.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Please join Williams Mullen partners Larry Parker and Chris Skinner as they discuss international trade compliance due diligence and CFIUS considerations in M&A. Companies engaging in international transactions face increasingly complex regulatory regimes governing trade.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Order and/or execution management systems (OEMS) Kicking off this whistle-stop summary as the number one most impactful innovation in the industry is the order and/or execution management system (OEMS) – the beating heart of trading desks around the world. CLS Coming in at number three is the multi-currency settlement system, CLS.

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CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This recommended trading strategy has been a winner for Goldman in the past.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 15, 2024

More than a year after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) first proposed far-reaching changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) pre-merger notification rules, the FTC—via a unanimous and therefore bipartisan vote of its commissioners—issued on October 10, 2024 a new final set of HSR Rules along with a new HSR form.

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JUNE 11, 2024

China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6

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CNBC: Investing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

After looking at global trade shifts, JPMorgan strategists have concluded a few of Apple's Chinese suppliers could benefit from supply chain diversification.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Earlier this week, The Trade Desk, Inc. filed preliminary proxy materials for a special meeting of stockholders. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the reincorporation of the corporation from the State of Delaware to the State of Nevada by conversion.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

The new HSR form, instructions, and implementing rules were announced yesterday and are set to take effect 90 days from publication in the Federal Register.

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Trading 167

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 6, 2024

Stock-trading app Robinhood is diving deeper into the cryptocurrency realm with the acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice, has unanimously adopted sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) rules. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued an administrative complaint and authorized a lawsuit in federal court to block Kroger Company’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. The acquisition would be the largest supermarket merger in United States history.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2024

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around the world. Imagine a company from one corner of the globe setting up shop or acquiring a business in another – that’s FDI in action.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Last week, Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation filed preliminary proxy materials that included a proposal to reincorporate in Nevada. Rather than convert, the company is proposing to effect the reincorporation by means of a merger with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private. Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 Tien […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Singapore’s status as a leading financial centre in Asia and regional hub for commodity trading, shipping, and increasingly, private capital activity has been cemented over the years, especially in the past decade. By: A&O Shearman

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For cross-border. By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 4, 2024

Last month, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the 2023 Merger Guidelines, a draft of which was published in July.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 2, 2024

antitrust regulators, particularly the Federal Trade Commission, have been stepping up scrutiny of private equity investments in healthcare. On March 5, the FTC, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Life's about to get more interesting for parties filing premerger notification and report forms under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Trading 167

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 30, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced on Thursday, May 23, that they are expanding their search for businesses using “roll up” strategies to consolidate competitors and reduce competition across the U.S.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

After "an extensive public consultation process" since late July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Dec. 18, 2023, jointly announced the release of final Merger Guidelines that would significantly expand the number and types of transactions subject to antitrust challenge.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed suit in federal district court alleging that U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

After a multiyear low in 2022, China’s cross-border M&A activity experienced a slow recovery in 2023. Although outbound M&A deal value and volume remained lackluster in the first half of 2023, the market overall rebounded in the second half. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In an unprecedented move, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) sued U.S. Anesthesia Providers, Inc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission may point to economic harm to an identifiable cohort of consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on April 22, 2024, filed an administrative complaint to block Tapestry, Inc.'s s acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, a deal valued at $8.5

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 28, 2023

Justice Department (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, the “Agencies”) released for public comment draft Merger Guidelines that outline how the agencies evaluate proposed deals. The Agencies have periodically updated their Merger Guidelines, with the last such update in 2010. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Borderless Capital, an investment firm that specializes in web3, announced Tuesday that it is acquiring CTF Capital, a quantitative trading and asset management firm headquartered in Miami, with technology and operation teams in Latin America. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 4, 2024

Private equity sponsors can exhale: A federal court recently stopped the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust action that targeted private equity sponsor Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe for the healthcare "roll-up" strategy of its anesthesia practice management portfolio company. The case, Federal Trade Commission v.

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