Commercial Law & Contracts, Administrative Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Canadian Government Approves CNOOC’s Acquisition of Nexen

by Robert Bradford "Brad" Farrar | Morgan Lewis on 12/26/2012

Monumental US$15.1 billion acquisition results in the largest foreign acquisition by a Chinese company to date. On December 7, the Canadian government approved the acquisition of Calgary, Alberta–based petroleum company...more

Are the Regulators Coming after the Patent Trolls?

by Bill Devinney | BakerHostetler on 12/24/2012

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice recently held a workshop to discuss the effects of patent assertion entities (PAEs) on innovation and competition....more

Mississippi CON Report - October 8, 2012

by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/8/2012

In This Issue: - I. September 27, 2012 - Mississippi Certificate of Need Meeting - II. Certificate of Need Program Report – Filings/Reports Since August 2012 CON Meeting - Excerpt from II. Certificate of Need...more

Calif. On Board As Health Care Antitrust Enforcer

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/28/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York (September 27, 2012, 2:13 PM ET) California’s attorney general has recently launched a broad investigation into whether increasing consolidation among hospitals and physician...more

Anti-Competitive Conduct in China: A Dialogue with NDRC and SAIC Officials on Enforcement under China's Anti-Monopoly Law

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/19/2012

On August 27, 2012 the American Chamber of Commerce, Beijing, hosted a luncheon meeting where Ms. Li Qing, Deputy Director, National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) Price Supervision and Anti-Monopoly Bureau, and...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - September 2012

by Fenwick & West LLP on 9/19/2012

In This Issue: - Noncompete Not Aimed At Protection Of Goodwill Does Not Qualify For Sale Of Business Exception - Federal Agencies Issue Cautionary Guidance Regarding Confidentiality Of Employment...more

Beware Multiple Non-Compete Agreements Given in Connection with Corporate Deals in California

by Duane Morris LLP on 9/14/2012

In California, non-compete agreements are generally unenforceable pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 16600, which provides "[E]xcept as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained from...more

The Mid-90s Commercial Item Reforms: Turning Back the Clock?

by Pepper Hamilton LLP on 8/24/2012

Originally published in Federal Contracts Report, 98 FCR 210 on 08/14/2012. The mid-90s were a watershed for the federal procurement system. The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FASA) and the Clinger-Cohen...more

BLG Monthly Update for August 2012

by Neil Guthrie on 8/9/2012

Exotic dancer slips and falls, negligent handling of human remains and the usual neat contracts cases -- all this and more in the BLG Monthly Update for August!...more

"Unclaimed Property Compliance and Its Impact on the Insurance Industry"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/23/2012

Unclaimed property compliance was once an area of law that received little attention. But compliance now is being pursued aggressively, resulting in unexpected and substantial liabilities for many companies. States are...more

All Together Now: A New Joint Definition of “Specially Designed”

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/12/2012

On June 19, The U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proposed a joint, largely standardized definition of “specially...more

Mortgage Banking Update - July 12, 2012

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/12/2012

In This Issue: - CFPB Proposes Amendments to RESPA and TILA - Defects in Chain of Title Must Be Raised Prior to Foreclosure - Borrower May Sue Over Lender’s Failure To Contact Prior to Foreclosure, California...more

Baker & McKenzie: Assessing corruption risk in M&A transactions

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 6/27/2012

A reminder about the importance of pre-acquisition and post-completion corruption due diligence Acquirers should be cautious to ensure that along with the assets of the acquired company, they are not also acquiring...more

Pennsylvania Attorney General Requires Merging Hospitals to Contract Separately with Payors in Settlement Agreement

by McDermott Will & Emery on 6/18/2012

In addition to the federal antitrust enforcement agencies, state attorneys general continue to take an active role in antitrust enforcement, especially in the health care industry. Last week, the Pennsylvania Attorney...more

Criminal Antitrust Update - May 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 5/28/2012

IN THIS ISSUE: - Industry Scorecard Publishing: Although the case is civil rather than criminal, the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (Division) launched a significant price-fixing lawsuit against...more

Sellers Prepare: Health Care Due Diligence

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/21/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York (May 18, 2012, 4:38 PM ET) Health care transactions present unique due diligence challenges. The buyer must evaluate the seller’s compliance policies and procedures, arrangements...more

Mortgage Banking Update - May 10, 2012

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/10/2012

In This Issue: - Borrower May Sue after Three Years to Rescind Mortgage Loan, 4th Circuit Rules - Mortgage Insurer Settles DOJ Discrimination Suit -HUD Face-To-Face Meeting Rule Gets Expansive Reading from...more

Court Urges Business Transaction Exemption for PIPEDA

by Dentons on 5/8/2012

One business wants to buy the assets of another business. Assume that the consent obtained to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information from the customers of the seller did not include consent to disclose...more

Canadian Patents: Importance of Registering Assignment

by Field Law on 5/2/2012

This is a review of a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which has implications for Canadian patent owners and assignees. The case is Verdellen v. Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. The facts are that...more

Critical Real Estate Considerations in Health Care Transactions - Leases

by K&L Gates LLP on 4/17/2012

This is Part II of Critical Real Estate Considerations in Health Care Transactions. Part I can be found here. Real estate leases are critical components of health care operations and are often key considerations in...more

Transactions: Corporate/London: M&A: The Importance of Bribery and Corruption Due Diligence - A UK Perspective

by King & Spalding on 3/12/2012

With M&A activity in the energy sector still buoyant, particularly in developing economies, the need for effective and risk sensitive diligence into potential bribery and corruption by target entities is becoming more...more

Consultation on EU Company Law Framework

by McDermott Will & Emery on 2/24/2012

The European Commission recently launched an in-depth consultation designed to review the EU company law framework with an emphasis on developing it for the future in light of the current economic, social and political...more

PA Unclaimed Property Filings Due April 16

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/23/2012

The deadline for filing a 2011 Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Report with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department is April 16. Holders of unclaimed property can request a 30 or 60-day extension of the filing...more

INTERNATIONAL LAW COMPENDIUM 2011-2012

by Carlos Marcin Pallares on 1/1/2012

E-Iure is a young, vibrant and expanding network of international law firms. established in 2003. Now, E-Iure comprises a network of law firms from all over the world. Meant to be a link between Europe and America, during the...more

FERC Imposes Conditions on Proposed Duke - Progress Merger

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 10/17/2011

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order on September 30, 2011 that conditionally approved the proposed merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy, but stated that issues regarding competition must be resolved...more

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