Asset Management

  • August 29, 2024

    Hogan Lovells-Led Paint Company Sells Silicas Biz For $310M

    Hogan Lovells-advised paint company PPG on Thursday announced that it has agreed to sell its silicas business to Polish chemicals company Qemetica SA in a deal that would produce roughly $310 million in pre-tax proceeds.

  • August 28, 2024

    Raymond James Hit With Suit Over 'Cash Sweep' Programs

    Financial services giant Raymond James faces a proposed class action in Florida federal court alleging its so-called cash sweep programs offer interest rates "significantly lower" than those offered by competitors, in violation of federal law.

  • August 28, 2024

    SEC To Embattled NC Insurance Exec: Show Us The Money

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to force a convicted insurance mogul at the center of an alleged $57 million fraud to tell it what happened to the money he's accused of stealing from the insurance companies he ran, arguing in a North Carolina federal court that his answers thus far don't add up and that he shouldn't be allowed to rely on them at his upcoming trial.

  • August 28, 2024

    Cooley, Latham Steer Defense Co.'s $80M VC Funding Round

    Parry Labs announced Wednesday that the Virginia-based defense technology company, represented by Cooley LLP, has raised $80 million in its first institutional investment round fueled by Capitol Meridian Partners, represented by Latham & Watkins LLP, and other venture capital firms.

  • August 28, 2024

    Businessman Can't Force $1B Gramercy Suit Into Arbitration

    A Wyoming federal judge has ruled that Gramercy Funds Management will not have to arbitrate its racketeering lawsuit accusing a Ukrainian businessman of fraudulently transferring more than a billion dollars from his agricultural business, a debtor of the Connecticut-based hedge fund.

  • August 28, 2024

    Engineering Co. Says Overpriced 401(k) Fee Suit Lacks Proof

    An engineering company urged a Virginia federal judge to toss a former employee's proposed class action alleging it automatically enrolled workers into a pricey managed account program in its $5.1 billion retirement plan, arguing that her suit hinges on a problematic "apples-to-oranges comparison."

  • August 28, 2024

    The NFL-Approved PE Firms That Can Now Invest In Teams

    The NFL made a landmark decision Tuesday to approve private equity ownership of teams, making it the last major North American sports league to bring PE dollars into the mix. It’s not a free-for-all, however; to start, the league selected specific funds that are now allowed to take non-controlling interests in teams. Here, Law360 looks at the approved investment players.

  • August 28, 2024

    Conn. Investment Firm Withheld Pay, Commissions, Suit Says

    Six former employees of Connecticut investment advisory firm Excel Wealth Management LLC have sued the company and its members in state court seeking hourly wages or commissions they claimed they were never paid, with some alleging they were terminated for speaking out about their compensation.  

  • August 28, 2024

    Class Attys Seek Review Of Del. Magistrate's Doc Suit Toss

    Stockholder attorneys probing Paramount Global's allegedly conflicted Skydance Media merger in Delaware's Chancery Court have challenged as unsupportable and unprecedented a magistrate's rejection of anonymously sourced news reports in a dismissal of their bid for court-ordered document access.

  • August 28, 2024

    SEC Omits 'Swing Pricing' Plan From Fund Disclosure Rules

    A divided U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday agreed to require more detailed and frequent disclosures from mutual funds, though regulators dropped plans — at least for now — to implement a controversial "swing pricing" provision.

  • August 28, 2024

    DOL Backs IBM Retirees' Bid To Revive Suit At 2nd Circ.

    The U.S. Department of Labor urged the Second Circuit to revive a proposed class action alleging IBM shorted retirees on pension payments through the use of outdated mortality data, stating the lower court's ruling tossing the case "flies in the face" of U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

  • August 28, 2024

    Latham Leads Entertainment-Focused SPAC's $150M Offering

    Shares of special purpose acquisition company Black Spade Acquisition II Co., which plans to seek a merger target in the entertainment, lifestyle or technology industries, began trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday following the company's $150 million initial public offering.

  • August 27, 2024

    Wells Fargo Says 'Good Faith' Efforts Ax Investors' Bias Suit

    Wells Fargo & Co. urged a California federal judge Tuesday to toss a derivative lawsuit filed by a putative class of shareholders claiming the bank's board of directors failed to address its discriminatory lending and hiring practices, saying there's evidence of "good-faith" efforts to monitor compliance in those areas.

  • August 27, 2024

    Deutsche Bank, Rabo Beat Antitrust Suit Over Euro Bonds

    A New York federal judge has tossed an antitrust suit against Deutsche Bank AG and Rabo Securities USA, alleging they conspired to fix the price of European government-issued euro-dominated bonds sold throughout the U.S. between 2005 and 2016, saying the plaintiffs lack standing.

  • August 27, 2024

    AT&T Tells Justices 9th Circ. Erred In Reviving 401(k) Suit

    AT&T urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that upended its defeat of a class action alleging the company mismanaged its employee 401(k) plan, saying Tuesday the appeals court deepened a circuit split that threatens to cause chaos for plan administrators.

  • August 27, 2024

    No Coverage For Tire Co.'s Unpaid Invoices, Judge Rules

    A tire manufacturer cannot get insurance coverage for millions in unpaid invoices it is owed, a Florida federal court has ruled, finding that the manufacturer made a material misrepresentation in its insurance application concerning the creditworthiness of one of its largest customers.

  • August 27, 2024

    NY Fines Nordea Bank $35M In Panama Papers-Linked Action

    New York's Department of Financial Services announced Tuesday that Nordea Bank Abp will pay $35 million to settle allegations of "significant" anti-money laundering compliance failures, including helping customers set up offshore accounts for tax-sheltered companies tied to the Panama Papers.

  • August 27, 2024

    New Jersey Man Gets 3 Years In Prison For Forex Fraud

    A New Jersey man deemed a "modern day snake oil salesman" by Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor has been sentenced to just over three years in prison for defrauding hundreds of investors out of more than $500,000.

  • August 27, 2024

    Nasdaq Seeks SEC's Green Light To Launch Bitcoin Options

    The Nasdaq stock exchange said Tuesday it is seeking regulatory approval to allow the listing of an options tool that tracks the price of bitcoin, a move designed to expand institutional and retail trading of cryptocurrency-related assets.

  • August 27, 2024

    Wells Fargo Seeks To Scrap Ex-Worker's $22M ADA Verdict

    Wells Fargo urged a North Carolina federal court to upend a jury's $22.1 million verdict in favor of a former investment director who alleged he was laid off so the company wouldn't have to accommodate his paralyzed colon and bladder, arguing the evidence presented doesn't support jurors' conclusions.

  • August 27, 2024

    First Busey, CrossFirst Bankshares Merging In $917M Deal

    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP-led First Busey Corp. and CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. said Tuesday they have agreed to merge, setting the path for First Busey to absorb CrossFirst in an all-stock deal that the companies valued at approximately $916.8 million.

  • August 27, 2024

    Travel Co. Inks $1.7M Deal To End 401(k) Mismanagement Suit

    A travel company has agreed to pay $1.7 million to end a Nevada federal lawsuit alleging it loaded down its workers' $370 million 401(k) plan with excessive recordkeeping fees and costly investment funds in violation of its fiduciary duties under federal benefits law.

  • August 27, 2024

    3 Firms Build $314M Events.com SPAC Merger

    Event management platform Events.com plans to go public by merging with Concord Acquisition Corp. II at an estimated $314 million value, both parties announced on Tuesday, through a deal guided by three law firms.

  • August 27, 2024

    Willkie-Led LS Power Secures $2.7B For Latest Fund

    Energy infrastructure-focused investment firm LS Power Group, led by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Tuesday said that it clinched its fifth fund with $2.7 billion of investor commitments in tow.

  • August 26, 2024

    SEC Fines Sound Point $1.8M Over Nonpublic Info Oversight

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday that private fund adviser Sound Point Capital Management LP will pay $1.8 million to settle charges that it failed to prevent the misuse of nonpublic information in certain collateralized loan trades.

Expert Analysis

  • What 2 Rulings On Standing Mean For DEI Litigation

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    Recent federal court decisions in the Fearless Fund and Hello Alice cases shed new light on the ongoing wave of challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, with opposite conclusions on whether the plaintiffs had standing to sue, say attorneys at Moore & Van Allen.

  • 4 Important Events In Bank Regulation: A Midyear Review

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    The first six months of 2024 have been fairly stable for the banking industry, though U.S. Supreme Court decisions and proposals from regulators have significantly affected the regulatory standards applicable to insured depository institutions, says Christina Grigorian at Katten.

  • Series

    Skiing And Surfing Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I’ve learned while riding waves in the ocean and slopes in the mountains have translated to my legal career — developing strong mentor relationships, remaining calm in difficult situations, and being prepared and able to move to a backup plan when needed, says Brian Claassen at Knobbe Martens.

  • Advisers Can Avoid Gaps In SEC Marketing Rule Compliance

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    A recent risk alert from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the enforcement history of the marketing rule indicate that advisers have encountered persistent difficulties in achieving compliance — but there are steps advisers can take to mitigate risks of violations, say Scott Moss and Jimmy Kang at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Unpacking The Circuit Split Over A Federal Atty Fee Rule

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    Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles and Lionel Lavenue at Finnegan.

  • Banks As Crypto Custodians May Rest On SEC Bulletin's Fate

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    Banks' willingness to accept custody of cryptocurrency assets, like the exchange-traded funds approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this spring, may hinge on whether a 2022 SEC accounting bulletin directing banks to track customers' digital assets on their balance sheets can survive Congress' attempts to strike it down, says Roger Chari at Duane Morris.

  • After A Brief Hiccup, The 'Rocket Docket' Soars Back To No. 1

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    The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • A Framework For Investigating Commercial Loan Fraud

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    As commercial loan transactions are increasingly subject to sophisticated fraud schemes, lenders must adopt dynamic strategies to detect, investigate and mitigate these schemes, say attorneys at Baker Donelson.

  • Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers

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    BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.

  • Series

    Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.

  • What DOL Fiduciary Rule Means For Private Fund Managers

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    Attorneys at Ropes & Gray discuss how the U.S. Department of Labor's recently released final fiduciary rule, which revises the agency's 1975 regulation, could potentially cause private fund managers' current marketing practices and communications to be considered fiduciary advice, and therefore subject them to strict prohibitions.

  • What 11th Circ. Fearless Fund Ruling Means For DEI In Courts

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    The Eleventh Circuit's recent backing of a freeze on the Fearless Fund's grants to women of color building new companies marks the latest major development in litigation related to diversity, equity and inclusion and may be used to question other DEI programs targeted at providing opportunities to certain classes of individuals, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • Money, Money, Money: Limiting White Collar Wealth Evidence

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    As courts increasingly recognize that allowing unfettered evidence of wealth could prejudice a jury against a defendant, white collar defense counsel should consider several avenues for excluding visual evidence of a lavish lifestyle at trial, says Jonathan Porter at Husch Blackwell.

  • Unpacking The Latest Tranche Of Sanctions Targeting Russia

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    Hundreds of new U.S. sanctions and export-control measures targeting trade with Russia, issued last week in connection with the G7 summit, illustrate the fluidity of trade-focused restrictions and the need to constantly refresh compliance analyses, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

  • How Associates Can Build A Professional Image

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    As hybrid work arrangements become the norm in the legal industry, early-career attorneys must be proactive in building and maintaining a professional presence in both physical and digital settings, ensuring that their image aligns with their long-term career goals, say Lana Manganiello at Equinox Strategy Partners and Estelle Winsett at Estelle Winsett Professional Image Consulting.

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