Private Equity

  • July 06, 2026

    Gibson Dunn Atty Rejoins SEC As Deputy Enforcement Chief

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has hired an agency veteran and former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP partner as deputy director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.

  • July 06, 2026

    DCG Can Send Crypto Securities Question To 2nd Circ.

    A Connecticut federal judge gave Digital Currency Group and its executives the green light to ask the Second Circuit whether certain cryptocurrency lending agreements amount to securities, waving on an appeal of a February order that kept alive a proposed class action over the collapse of DCG's crypto lending subsidiary.

  • July 06, 2026

    Blue Owl Buys Minority Share Of NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers

    A sports-funding subsidiary of Blue Owl Capital has purchased a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers, the sixth NBA franchise the private equity fund has invested in, Blue Owl announced Monday.

  • July 06, 2026

    After Tense Terms, Hints Of High Court Harmony With Circuits

    Following several U.S. Supreme Court terms teeming with reversals and rebukes of lower appeals courts, the justices this term found fault less often with rulings by circuit judges, who are likely becoming better attuned to the conservative supermajority, attorneys say.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Moments That Shaped The Monsanto Decision

    U.S. Supreme Court justices forged unusual alliances when they ruled a federal statute preempts claims Monsanto failed to warn consumers its Roundup weed killer may cause cancer. Oral arguments provided insights on the 7-2 outcome, highlighting issues the jurists were grappling with and showcasing rationales that found their way into the opinion.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    When one of the U.S. Supreme Court's most talkative members suddenly struggled to speak, the atmosphere at oral arguments grew increasingly anxious — until the justice deadpanned that it was an advocate's golden opportunity to avoid a grilling.

  • July 06, 2026

    Partnership Docs Sealed In Clifford Chance Clawback Spat

    A federal judge has sealed the partnership agreements that two ex-Clifford Chance LLP practice group heads who jumped to Sidley Austin LLP included in their lawsuit challenging a nearly $6 million clawback demand, after Clifford Chance claimed the tactics put it at a competitive disadvantage. 

  • July 06, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    The Delaware Chancery Court last week handled disputes involving arbitration, corporate control, advancement rights, freeze-out mergers and insolvent company wind-downs.

  • July 06, 2026

    Paul Weiss-Led Data Center Operator CSquare Eyes $1.3B IPO

    Data center owner CSquare said Monday it aims to raise $1.3 billion in an initial public offering next week advised by Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP and underwriters' counsel Latham & Watkins LLP.

  • July 06, 2026

    Lockheed Martin Strikes $3.5B Deal For Ultra Maritime

    Global defense company Lockheed Martin, advised by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Monday unveiled plans to acquire private equity-backed undersea warfare solutions company Ultra Maritime in a $3.45 billion deal.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    This U.S. Supreme Court term featured high-stakes oral arguments on issues including presidential power, immigration and voting regulations. Here's a look at the law firms that argued the most cases and how they fared.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

    The sharpest dissents this term often involved the president, and pitted conservative and liberal justices against each other on core constitutional issues and questions about the limits to executive power, with nearly a quarter of cases being decided squarely along ideological lines.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Year Donald Trump Won Big At The High Court

    The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority and President Donald Trump largely aligned this year on issues of executive power, resulting in a series of decisions that significantly expanded presidential authority.

  • July 02, 2026

    Fla. Judge Ends Trump's $2.78B Suit Against WaPo

    A Florida federal judge ended President Donald Trump's $2.78 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post after finding that there was no evidence showing the newspaper acted with malice.

  • July 02, 2026

    Reed Smith Adds Ex-Norton Rose Partner, RE Atty In Munich

    Reed Smith LLP has bolstered its private equity practice with the hire of a former Norton Rose Fulbright group leader in Munich.

  • July 02, 2026

    Blockbuster IPOs Bolster Capital Markets In First Half

    With several blockbuster initial public offerings pricing over the past few months, 2026 has proven to be a stronger year for public debuts than capital markets attorneys expected, though investors remain selective in where they put their dollars, favoring some industries over others.

  • July 02, 2026

    Intel Asks Justices To Affirm 9th Circ. End To 401(k) Fund Suit

    Intel urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to back the Ninth Circuit's end to a proposed class action from 401(k) participants who challenged the technology company's retirement plan investment offerings, arguing the appellate court properly backed dismissal of their case because the pleadings lacked sufficient comparisons.

  • July 02, 2026

    Congress, States Eye Costs Of Private Equity In Youth Sports

    With the cost of youth sports on the rise, Congress and state attorneys general have begun scrutinizing private equity investments in leagues, facilities and other assets, a trend that critics say strains household budgets and limits participation.

  • July 02, 2026

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court's stark ideological divisions were on full display this term, particularly as it issued long-awaited rulings in the last few days of June. Here, Law360 dives into the numbers behind this court term.

  • July 02, 2026

    Del. High Court Revives $100M Paragon Fraud Case

    The Delaware Supreme Court has revived fraud claims arising from private equity firm Stellex Capital Investors' $100 million acquisition of automotive components manufacturer Paragon Metals LLC, ruling that the buyer justifiably relied on the seller's contractual warranties.

  • July 02, 2026

    Prior PE Optimism Fades With Slow First Half

    While private equity attorneys went into this year with cautious optimism that dealmaking would not see the same uncertainties from 2025, the markets remained choppy as the valuation gap between buyers and sellers made it difficult for parties to transact.

  • July 01, 2026

    Latham-Led Bending Spoons Leads Trio Of IPOs Topping $2B

    Italian mobile app developer Bending Spoons hit the public markets after raising $1.7 billion in its initial public offering, marking the largest of three IPOs to begin trading on Wednesday, exceeding $2.1 billion in total deal volume.

  • July 01, 2026

    4 Mass. Rulings You May Have Missed In June

    An advisory firm's failure to register as a broker before diving into work on a $2.1 billion take-private deal last year has cost it, while emails and text messages took center stage in several other disputes pending in Massachusetts state court in June.

  • July 01, 2026

    Chinese Investors Say Wash. EB-5 Developer Misused Funds

    Chinese investors have filed a RICO Act lawsuit in Washington federal court, alleging that developers of a partially completed mixed-use project on a former copper smelter Superfund site along Puget Sound misused funds from their $39 million investment in the venture and let it fall into default.

  • July 01, 2026

    Megadeals Driving Record M&A Values In Uneven 2026 Market

    Massive strategic transactions and technology deals pushed global M&A values in the first half of 2026 above the half-year peaks seen in the 2021 dealmaking boom, but experts say the market remains uneven and second-half expectations hinge on the absence of further geopolitical shocks.  

Expert Analysis

  • How AI Data Centers Are Elevating Development Risk In 2026

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    As thousands of artificial intelligence data center constructions continue to pop up across the U.S., such projects must be treated not as simple real estate developments, but as infrastructure programs where power, supply chains and technology integration all drive both schedule and risk, say attorneys at Cozen O’Connor.

  • How State FCA Activity May Affect Civil Fraud Enforcement

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    A growing trend of state attorneys general enforcing their False Claims Act analogues independently of the U.S. Department of Justice carries potential repercussions for civil fraud enforcement and qui tam litigation considerations, say Li Yu at Bernstein Litowitz, Ellen London at London & Naor and Gwen Stamper at Vogel Slade.

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    Judges On AI: Practical Use Cases In Chambers

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    U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard in the Southern District of California discusses how she uses generative artificial intelligence tools in chambers to make work more efficient and effective — from editing jury instructions for clarity to summarizing key documents.

  • Saks' Post-M&A Bankruptcy Illustrates Current Market Risks

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    The recent Saks Fifth Avenue bankruptcy occurred on the heels of its merger with fellow luxury purveyor Neiman Marcus, showing that capital structure, not concept, dictates resilience when conditions turn, says Ben Thompson at Thompson.

  • Opinion

    Corporations Should Think Twice About Mandatory Arbitration

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent acceptance of mandatory arbitration provisions in corporate charters and bylaws does not make them wise, as the current system of class actions still offers critical advantages for corporations, says Mohsen Manesh at the University of Oregon School of Law.

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    Trail Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Navigating the muddy, root-filled path of trail marathons and ultramarathons provides fertile training ground for my high-stakes fractional general counsel work, teaching me to slow down my mind when the terrain shifts, sharpen my focus and trust my training, says Eric Proos at Next Era Legal.

  • Navigating New Risks Amid Altered Foreign Issuer Landscape

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's potential rulemaking to redefine who qualifies as a foreign private issuer will shape securities regulation and enforcement for decades, affecting not only FPIs and U.S. investors but also the U.S.' position in global capital markets, says Elisha Kobre at Sheppard.

  • Malpractice Claim Assignability Continues To Divide Courts

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    Recent decisions from courts across the country demonstrate how different jurisdictions balance competing policy interests in determining whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned, providing a framework to identify when and how to challenge any attempted assignment, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin & Lodgen.

  • Tips For Counsel As PE Eyes Data Center Facility Services

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    As private equity interest in specialized commercial facility services providers heightens, considerations for counsel and private equity investors run the gamut from contract transferability to facility compliance, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • How Latest Nasdaq Proposals Stand To Raise Listings Quality

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    Nasdaq's recent proposals stand to heighten both quantitative and qualitative standards for issuers, which, if approved, may bring investors stronger market integrity and access but also raise the listings bar, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

  • How Attorneys Can Navigate Shifts In Financing Landscape

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    Direct government investment in companies in strategic sectors is expected to continue this year, with legal practitioners facing increased demands to navigate hybrid capital structures, evolving regulatory considerations and the alignment of financing terms with long-term business and strategic objectives, say attorneys at Skadden.

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    Teaching Logic Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Teaching middle and high school students the skills to untangle complicated arguments and identify faulty reasoning has made me reacquaint myself with the defined structure of thought, reminding me why logic should remain foundational in the practice of law, says Tom Barrow at Woods Rogers.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Resilience

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    Resilience is a skill acquired through daily practices that focus on learning from missteps, recovering quickly without internalizing defeat and moving forward with intention, says Nicholas Meza at Quarles & Brady.

  • 4 Lessons From FTC's Successful Bid To Block Edwards Deal

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent victory in blocking Edwards Lifesciences' acquisition of JenaValve offers key insights for deals in life sciences and beyond, including considerations around nonprice dimensions and clear skies provisions, say attorneys at Orrick.

  • NYC Bar Opinion Warns Attys On Use Of AI Recording Tools

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    Attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with clients should heed the New York City Bar Association’s recent opinion addressing the legal and ethical risks posed by such tools, and follow several best practices to avoid violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, say attorneys at Smith Gambrell.

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