Mergers and Acquisitions

Consolidation In the Legal Services Sector

Epiq has acquired Hyperion Global Partners, a provider of tech and other services to the legal profession. Epiq was formed […]

Survey: How Covid Is Affecting In-House Legal

Among the findings: Twenty-five percent said their budgets had been reduced. Workloads haven’t, however, in a few areas in particular…

PG&E Faces Takeover Despite Court Approved Bankruptcy

Pacific Gas & Electric’s plan for amended bankruptcy reorganization has won court approval. It also has the support of bondholders […]

Negotiating Second Request Discovery

A Hart Scott Rodino Second Request can be a major impediment to the completion of an M&A deal, and compliance […]

Big Fines, Early Lessons, From The GDPR

The two biggest fines ever imposed under the General Data Protection Regulation were leveled by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office in July. Both dwarfed the €50 million ($56.3M) imposed by France against Google in January.

Deal Lawyers Take Note: Allies In Aborted Acquisition Find Their Diligence Wasn’t Privileged

A third party, claiming it has been maligned, sued the two partners and said it wanted to see their communications leading up to their decision to back out.

How The #MeToo Movement Has Changed M&A

The #MeToo movement has had a major effect on what investors and buyers are obliged to do in order to […]

Could Elizabeth Warren’s Corporate Lawyer Past Come Back To Haunt Her?

An article in the Washington Times highlights Elizabeth Warren’s former work as a “$675-an-hour corporate lawyer,” notably in some high-profile […]

Global M&A Starts Strong This Year, Will Drop Off

According to a forecast on the Baker McKenzie site, the first half of the year is likely to be more […]

Global M&A Starts Strong This Year, Will Drop Off

According to a forecast on the Baker McKenzie site, the first half of the year is likely to be more […]

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