Risk Management

Antitrust Risk In Earnings Calls And Investor Presentations

March 17, 2015

It’s a mistake to think that only private conspiratorial communications can be the basis for an antitrust charge. Baker Botts […]

When In Doubt, Deal Makers Should Assume CFIUS Is Interested

March 12, 2015

The inter-agency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is charged with reviewing transactions that could result in […]

Unanimous SCOTUS Strengthens Regulators’ Hand

March 11, 2015

The Supreme Court has ruled that federal agencies do not have to go through a public notification and comment period […]

Mea Culpa Softens The FCPA Hit But Doesn’t Block It

March 9, 2015

It looked like a good move: The acquisition of two retail tire companies in Africa, one in Kenya and one […]

Artificial Websites With Real Lawyers

March 5, 2015

It’s a scam that’s been seen before and one wonders why it’s not seen more often. This time it’s in […]

Why Did Tinder Shut Down Gap?

March 5, 2015

The mobile dating app Tinder was about to become the platform for Gap’s native advertising campaign. Other companies have launched […]

Big FCPA Risks For Smaller Companies

March 4, 2015

In an increasingly global economy, it’s a short step from being a relatively small local or regional business to being […]

Negative Trend For Insureds In Federal Courts

March 4, 2015

A case from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals involved an $8.5 million liability claim against Wellons Inc., resulting from […]

New Class Action Target: Food and Beverage “Process” Claims

March 3, 2015

Going a step beyond now familiar class actions over label claims like “natural,” some plaintiffs are now alleging false advertising […]

Is The Need For Tort Reform Overblown?

March 3, 2015

It’s widely believed that medical malpractice lawsuits and the ease with which plaintiffs can garner lavish payouts are a major […]

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