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Former Theranos CEO Denied Attorney-Client Privilege Over Communications with Company Attorneys

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Former Theranos CEO Denied Attorney-Client Privilege Over Communications with Company Attorneys; District of Massachusetts Allows Putative Securities Class Action to Proceed Against OvaScience Investors; Delaware Chancery...more

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Risk Management Lawyers Rejoice as Clear Scope of Representation Defeats Malpractice Claim

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In Attallah v. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP, 2019 WL 362266, the Supreme Court of New York's Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of a legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty case against a law firm on the...more

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SIFMA Releases Draft Municipal Advisor Rule G-42 Compliance Documents

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Starting June 23, municipal advisors will be subject to revised Rule 42 and its heightened engagement letter and disclosure obligations. SIFMA has released exposure drafts of compliance documents to help MAs meet those...more

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Financial Advisory Update

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Novel theories by plaintiffs’ lawyers need to foster novel approaches by M&A lawyers. A number of recent cases highlight the increasing risks for financial advisors and the lawyers who represent them. Financial...more

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