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September 13, 2024
The 2024 Regional Powerhouses
The law firms on Law360's list of 2024 Regional Powerhouses reflected the local peculiarities of their states while often representing clients in deals and cases that captured national attention.
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September 13, 2024
Truth Social Founders Take Trump Fight To Fed Court
A co-founder of Donald Trump's Truth Social website has brought the fight over taking the company public to Florida federal court after several adverse events in state court actions, including the company filing an amended complaint to incorporate securities fraud that the U.S. government alleges.
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September 13, 2024
Investors Greenlight Carbon Credit Co.'s $213M SPAC Merger
The special purpose acquisition company merger taking Canadian carbon-credit manager DevvStream public at an estimated valuation of $212.8 million has received approval from investors of both sides, the companies announced Friday.
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September 13, 2024
Vista Hails Sweetened CSG Bid, But Leaves MNC Door Open
Vista Outdoor Inc. on Friday voiced support for an increased offer from Czech defense company Czechoslovak Group AS to buy a slice of the ammunition and outdoor company, while also urging MNC Capital Partners LP to make its "best and final" bid in a competing campaign.
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September 13, 2024
Trio Of BigLaw Mergers Expected To Drive More Deal Talks
After months of a relatively steady pace of law firm mergers and acquisitions, the trio of proposed BigLaw tie-ups announced in recent days will likely spur more firms toward entertaining similar deal talks, experts say. Here, Law360 offers a snapshot of the proposed deals.
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September 13, 2024
2 Life Sciences Cos. Start Trading After Raising $540M Total
Drug developers Bicara Therapeutics Inc. and Zenas BioPharma Inc. have debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange in separate initial public offerings steered by a trio of law firms.
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September 13, 2024
Plane Leaser Avolon To Fly Away With Aircraft Fleet For $5B
Avolon Ltd. said Friday that it has agreed to buy a portfolio of nearly 120 aircraft indirectly owned by U.S. alternative investment manager Castlelake LP for $5 billion as the aviation leasing giant looks to accelerate its growth.
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September 13, 2024
High Court Sanctions £2.2B Deal For Network International
Middle Eastern payments company Network International Holdings said on Friday that the High Court has sanctioned a £2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) takeover bid from Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
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September 13, 2024
Former Y Combinator GC Joins Freshfields In Silicon Valley
The former general counsel for a well-known startup accelerator that has backed companies including Airbnb, Coinbase, DoorDash and Instacart has jumped to Freshfields and its Silicon Valley office, the law firm announced on Friday.
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September 13, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen a football agent sue Chelsea FC after being cleared of allegations he threatened the club’s former director, an ongoing patent dispute between Amgen and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and a private school in Edinburgh suing Riverstone Insurance over compensation claims tied to historical abuse allegations made by former pupils. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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September 13, 2024
PE Giant KKR's Plan To Buy Entertainment Biz Gets EU Nod
Europe's antitrust authority said Friday that it has cleared plans by private equity giant KKR & Co. to buy entertainment business Superstruct from Providence Equity Partners LLC.
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September 13, 2024
Ropes & Gray Helps Kohlberg Net $4.3B For 10th PE Fund
Kohlberg & Co., advised by Ropes & Gray, said Friday it has clinched its 10th flagship fund after raising $4.3 billion from limited partners, with plans to target investments in companies within areas including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and financial and compliance services.
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September 12, 2024
Steward Health Care CEO Faces Contempt For No-Show
A Senate committee said it would vote next week to hold now-bankrupt Steward Health Care CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre in contempt after he failed to comply Thursday with a subpoena ordering him to testify at a hearing.
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September 12, 2024
Del. Justices Uphold Chancery Toss Of $1.2B NCino Deal Suit
The Delaware Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Chancery's court's decision to throw out nCino investor claims against company directors and investment firm Insight Venture Partners challenging the financial technology company's $1.2 billion acquisition of mortgage loan platform SimpleNexus.
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September 12, 2024
Sedgwick Lands PE Investment At $13.2B Enterprise Value
Sedgwick, an insurance claims management provider, announced Thursday that it has landed an investment from private equity firm Altas Partners at a $13.2 billion enterprise value, in a deal crafted by Latham & Watkins LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
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September 12, 2024
Nippon's Push To Save US Steel Buy And Other Deal Rumors
An executive of Japan-based Nippon flew to Washington, D.C., this week to push for approval of its $14.9 billion deal with US Steel, the FTC is wary of a Canadian takeover of 7-Eleven, and a former NBA player is buying a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors reported over the past week.
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September 12, 2024
Wilson Sonsini Hires Tax Pro From Slaughter and May
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC has recruited a tax specialist from Slaughter and May to its office in London to boost its strengths representing U.K. and European technology and life sciences companies that are expanding in the U.S. and globally.
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September 12, 2024
Digital Media Solutions Hits Ch. 11 With Plans To Sell
Digital advertising firm Digital Media Solutions filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Texas bankruptcy court with eyes toward a sale process that would have its prepetition lenders acting as lead bidders for a proposed auction.
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September 12, 2024
A&O Shearman-Led Cinven Buys 50% Of UK Insurance Expert
Private equity firm Cinven Ltd. has bought a 50% stake in Policy Expert, a home and motor insurance provider in the U.K., as it pursues its global growth strategy.
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September 12, 2024
Sullivan & Cromwell Guides Springer Nature's German IPO
German-British journal publisher Springer Nature said Thursday that it will aim to raise €200 million ($220 million) as it announced plans for an initial public offering in Frankfurt — what would be the first large European listing in the second half of the year.
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September 12, 2024
Mastercard To Buy Recorded Future Security Co. For $2.65B
Mastercard Inc. said Thursday that it plans to buy global threat intelligence company Recorded Future from software investor Insight Partners for $2.65 billion to bolster its cybersecurity offering.
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September 12, 2024
Madison Realty Lands $2B For Latest Real Estate Debt Fund
Madison Realty Capital wrapped up its sixth real estate debt fund with $2.04 billion, in what the private equity firm said Sept. 12 marks the largest such fund raised in the U.S. so far this year.
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September 12, 2024
Energy Biz Bowleven Edges Closer To Quitting LSE Listing
Bowleven said Thursday that it has now closed the window for its shareholders to sell their stock before the energy business leaves the junior market of the London Stock Exchange after it received an offer from venture capitalists Crown Ocean Capital to go private.
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September 11, 2024
Litigation Spending To Rise As Cases Grow More Aggressive
A substantial number of large companies are expecting to increase their litigation spending by double digits next year in the face of more complex and hard-fought cases — and they are more open to bringing in new legal talent to navigate the matters, according to a report released Thursday.
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September 11, 2024
Top Calif. Biz Bills Sitting On Gov. Newsom's Desk
Among the hundreds of bills awaiting California Governor Gavin Newsom's signature are a number that would create new guidelines for Golden State employers, healthcare industry players, as well as artificial intelligence labeling, textile recycling and increasing criminal penalties for corporate malfeasance by tens of millions of dollars.
Expert Analysis
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Why The SEC Is Targeting Short-And-Distort Schemes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent crackdown on the illegal practice of short-and-distort trades highlights the urgent need for public companies to adopt proactive measures, including pursuing private rights of action, say attorneys at Baker McKenzie.
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Playing Dungeons & Dragons Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Playing Dungeons & Dragons – a tabletop role-playing game – helped pave the way for my legal career by providing me with foundational skills such as persuasion and team building, says Derrick Carman at Robins Kaplan.
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3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture
Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents
Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.
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2nd Circ. Case Reinforces Need For Advance Notice Bylaws
The Second Circuit's recent decision in Nano Dimension v. Murchinson illustrates that Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act is a square peg for a round hole, and that advance notice bylaws are far better at protecting against undisclosed coordination among activist shareholders, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
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Teaching Scuba Diving Makes Me A Better Lawyer
As a master scuba instructor, I’ve learned how to prepare for the unexpected, overcome fears and practice patience, and each of these skills – among the many others I’ve developed – has profoundly enhanced my work as a lawyer, says Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper.
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Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.
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PE Firms Should Prepare For Increased False Claims Scrutiny
The impact private equity firms may have over medical decisions and care is increasingly attracting potential liability under the False Claims Act and attention from states and the federal government, so investors should follow best practices including conducting due diligence both before and after acquisitions, say attorneys at K&L Gates.
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A Day In The In-House Life: Block CLO Talks Problem-Solving
Amid the busy summer months, Block Inc. Chief Legal Officer Chrysty Esperanza chronicles a typical Wednesday where she conquered everything from unexpected fintech regulatory issues and team building to Bay Area commutes and school drop-off.
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How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market
Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.
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FTC Focus: Private Equity Investments In Healthcare
As the Federal Trade Commission is tightening its scrutiny of private equity investment in healthcare, the agency is finding novel grounds to challenge key focus areas, including rollup acquisitions, the flip-and-strip approach and minority investments in rival providers, say attorneys at Proskauer.
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Jarkesy's Impact On SEC Enforcement Will Be Modest
Though the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy decision found that fraud defendants have a constitutional right to a jury trial, the ruling will have muted impact on the agency’s enforcement because it’s already bringing most of its cases in federal court, say Jeremiah Williams and Alyssa Fixsen at Ropes & Gray.
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Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.
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How 5 States' Deal Notification Laws Are Guiding Healthcare
Healthcare transaction notification laws at various stages of implementation in California, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon and Washington are shaping sector mergers and acquisitions, with significant transparency, continuity of care and compliance implications as providers tackle complex regulatory requirements, says Melesa Freerks at DLA Piper.