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  • February 06, 2026

    NY Law Firm Can't Pause Client's R&W Coverage Arbitration

    A New York state court rejected a law firm's request to pause arbitration related to a buyer-side representations and warranties policy that the firm's client issued to a bank, saying the firm lacked standing to seek a stay because it is a stranger to the arbitration proceedings.

  • February 06, 2026

    Venezuela Legal Shifts May Create Investment Opportunities

    Since the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has shown signs of economic liberalization, particularly in the oil and mining sectors, presenting unique — but still high-risk — investment opportunities for U.S. companies, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.

  • February 06, 2026

    Weathering FINRA's Scrutiny Of Foreign Small-Cap Issuers

    To prepare for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's recently announced targeted examinations, broker-dealers and firms that assist with IPOs abroad should consult years of FINRA guidance on managing the money-laundering and fraud risks inherent to foreign small-capitalization offerings, say Michael Watling and Elika Mohebbi at Seward & Kissel.

  • February 06, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, S&C, Wachtell

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Elon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy agree to merge, and Banco Santander SA acquires Webster Financial Corp.

  • February 05, 2026

    BNY Mellon Can't Sue Investor In Texas Over Facility Funding

    A Texas appellate court determined Thursday that Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co.'s suit against the company that purchased senior revenue certificates for a student housing facility does not belong in the Lone Star State, saying the bank failed to demonstrate that the company's conduct tied it to Texas.

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