Mergers and Acquisitions

Cyber Market Eyes Israeli Tech Companies

Conscription is near-universal in Israel, and within the country’s military a cyber unit has been training “world-class hackers,” many of […]

When In Doubt, Deal Makers Should Assume CFIUS Is Interested

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

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

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

Shareholder Lawsuits After M&A: The Cornerstone Study

Last year the overwhelming majority – 93 percent – of M&A deals valued at more than $100 million were followed […]

Avoiding Successor Liability In International M&A

What constitutes due diligence in the areas of bribery/corruption and antitrust?

Chinese-Speaking Attorneys In Demand For U.S. Work

For many years, major law firms have been hiring Chinese-speaking attorneys, mostly to handle business in their overseas office. But […]

Mega-Deals Up In Canada

An overview of the active 2014 Canadian M&A market from Jamie Koumanakos and Chris Salamon, attorneys at Blakes. Deal count […]

Strategic Considerations In Cross-Border Joint Ventures

There are many good reasons to set up cross-border joint ventures, but there are pitfalls as well. In an article […]

Representation and Warranty Insurance For M&A Transactions

Buyers don’t want to assume any risk that hasn’t been named and enumerated, while sellers tend toward the view that […]

NLRB Establishes New Rule In Successor Labor Relations

The National Labor Relations Board has overturned an important precedent regarding the employment obligations of successor companies. In Pressroom Cleaners, […]

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