Mergers and Acquisitions

Fourth Circuit Limits D&O Coverage for M&A Settlement Under Bump-Up Exclusion

Fourth Circuit Limits D&O Coverage for M&A Settlement Under Bump-Up Exclusion

Learn why the Fourth Circuit’s ruling in Towers Watson narrows D&O coverage for M&A settlements, emphasizing the impact of a bump-up exclusion.

Delaware Supreme Court Surprisingly Flexible on Strict Contract Enforcement

Delaware Supreme Court Surprisingly Flexible on Strict Contract Enforcement

Read why a recent Delaware ruling could reshape contract enforcement in M&A deals, especially around indemnification and notice requirements.

Delaware Court Orders Buyer to Close Merger with Distressed Target

Delaware Court Orders Buyer to Close Merger with Distressed Target

Read why a Delaware court ordered Nano to complete its merger with Desktop Metal, reinforcing deal certainty even for financially distressed targets.

Interview with Rob Beard of Coherent, Part 2

Coherent CLO Rob Beard Talks M&A, Advice for Young Lawyers

Read the second part of our exclusive interview in which Coherent Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Rob Beard talks about M&A and advice for young lawyers.

HIPAA Compliance Is Just the Start: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Advantage in Digital Health M&A

HIPAA Compliance Is Just the Start: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Advantage in Digital Health M&A

HIPAA compliance alone will not suffice. Buyers now demand full-spectrum cybersecurity maturity to close digital health M&A deals confidently.

Delaware Chancery Court Enforces Buyer Obligations in Cross-Border M&A Dispute

Delaware Chancery Court Enforces Buyer Obligations in Cross-Border M&A Dispute

Learn how the Delaware Chancery Court enforces buyer obligations in a high-stakes M&A dispute, underscoring the power of “hell-or-high-water” provisions.

HSR Filings Just Got More Complex—Here’s How Legal Teams Are Adapting

HSR Filings Just Got More Complex—Here’s How Legal Teams Are Adapting

SPONSORED BY KLDISCOVERY: New Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules, mounting pressure, and too few hours in the day. Here’s how top legal teams are staying ahead with smarter workflows and scalable solutions.

Delaware Court Applies Entire Fairness Standard But Dismisses Challenge

Delaware Court Applies Entire Fairness Standard But Dismisses Challenge

The Delaware court applies an “entire fairness standard” but still dismisses the shareholder suit, finding no plausible claim of an unfair price in the challenged acquisition.

Court Upholds Business Judgment Rule in Private Equity Sale Dispute

Court Upholds Business Judgment Rule in Private Equity Sale Dispute

Read how the court applied the business judgment rule, rejecting claims of conflicts in a private equity sale and affirming no unfair benefit to the controlling sponsor.

Delaware Ruling Paves the Way for Companies to Reincorporate to Other States More Smoothly

Delaware Ruling Paves the Way for Companies to Reincorporate to Other States More Smoothly

Read more about how the Delaware Supreme Court recently overruled a lower court in a case involving Tripadvisor’s decision to reincorporate from Delaware to Nevada.

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