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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Context Matters: Commercial Division Declines Application of the Business Judgment Rule in a Going-Private Merger Transaction.

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The business judgment rule is a common-law principle that generally prohibits courts from questioning the propriety of actions taken by corporate directors and officers, provided those actions are taken in good faith, with...more

Morgan Lewis

In The Know: Antitrust Enforcement Trends for Private Equity M&A

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The antitrust environment for private equity investors has entered a new phase marked by continued active enforcement, pragmatic settlements, and international expansion of merger-control regimes. For sponsors and portfolio...more

A&O Shearman

Global M&A Insights - Dealmaking Momentum Is On The Rise

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Welcome to the latest edition of M&A insights, where we explore the forces shaping transactional activity and predict what will drive dealmaking in the year to come....more

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U.S. M&A rises sharply as big-ticket transactions return amid favorable policy developments

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Following a surge in U.S. M&A in the second half of 2025, hopes for heightened activity in 2026 are high—even with the midterm elections on the horizon. Here we explore the forces we expect to drive markets in the month to...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Delaware Court of Chancery Applies Corwin to Dismiss Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Seller’s Directors and Officers in Acquisition...

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On November 26, 2025, Vice Chancellor Fioravanti issued a 75-page opinion dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint in DrugCrafters, L.P., et al. v. Loh, et al., C.A. No. 2024-0111-PAF. The action was brought by former Paratek...more

Conyers

Conyers Coverage Issue 14 – Winter Edition 2025

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Welcome to the Winter edition of our Conyers Coverage newsletter. As always, we are pleased to bring you a jam-packed edition with timely legal and regulatory insights and details on industry developments from the Cayman...more

Mogin Law LLP

HBO Customer Files Antitrust Class Action Against Netflix to Stop Warner Merger

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A Las Vegas HBO Max subscriber has proposed an antitrust class action against Netflix, Inc. in the Northern District of California to block Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)....more

A&O Shearman

Transactional activity in Europe gains momentum heading into 2026

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European M&A markets are showing signs of renewed vigor, with growth in deal values despite ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory challenges. Here we explore shifting dynamics across three of Europe’s most active markets, and...more

DLA Piper

REIT Tax News - December 2025

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Welcome to the 2025 year-in-review edition of REIT Tax News. Below, we summarize five key developments impacting REITs from the past year. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s impact on REITs - On July 4, 2025, President...more

A&O Shearman

Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds boost regional M&A

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While global M&A volumes fell in 2025, in the Middle East they rose sharply. Many of the biggest investments involved the region’s sovereign wealth funds, which pursued strategic transactions in AI, semiconductors and data...more

Morris James LLP

Court of Chancery Dismisses SPAC Target’s Fraudulent Inducement Action in its Entirety

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Edwards v. GigaAcquisitions2, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0591-LWW (Del. Ch. July 25, 2025) - The Court of Chancery dismissed at the pleading stage a claim by former members of a now-bankrupt health care company (the “Company”)...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes Competitive Edge™: December 2025 Update

Welcome to the December issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian...more

A&O Shearman

Asia-Pacific dealmaking fueled by strong activity in Japan and China

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Japan and China were the mainstays of M&A across Asia Pacific in 2025, with regulatory reforms and restructurings in China, and a sustained run of take-privates in Japan, driving a significant proportion of regional deal...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Utah Starts the Private Equity NIL Race

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On December 9, 2025, the University of Utah, in what appears to be the first such deal of its kind, announced plans to partner with Otro Capital in a private equity arrangement. The deal is projected to generate approximately...more

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IRS Finalizes Regulations on Stock Buyback Excise Tax

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On November 24, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations on Section 4501, which imposes a 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of stock of publicly traded corporations and “economically...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Tax Bytes: Week of December 8, 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tax Bytes. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring for federal and international tax developments and issues of note. Each week we pull together the items we deem most important to...more

A&O Shearman

Policy reforms and economic tailwinds drive global M&A higher

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Welcome to the latest edition of M&A insights, where we explore the forces shaping transactional activity and predict what will drive dealmaking in the year to come. M&A data for 2025 reveals more confidence among market...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Rollover Equity in M&A—Investment or Illusion?

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Understanding the Risks and Realities of Post-Sale Ownership Stakes - In many private company M&A transactions, whether in healthcare, professional services, technology, construction, manufacturing, or otherwise, sellers...more

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Buyer’s Perspective in M&A: How to Structure a Deal for Long-Term Integration Success

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Why Integration Planning Starts at the Deal Table - In M&A, closing the deal is often seen as the finish line, but for buyers, it’s just the beginning. The real challenge lies in integrating the acquired business in a way...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2025 #2

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SBA’s 8(a) Program Audit Starts—PilieroMazza Launches “8(a) Audit Response Task Force” to Help Clients Handle the Holiday Gift No One Asked For - On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal...more

Cozen O'Connor

FTC Pumps the Brakes on 7-Eleven with Record Settlement

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The FTC secured a $4.5 million settlement with 7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (collectively, “7-Eleven”), to resolve allegations that the convenience store chain violated a 2018 FTC...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Evaluating Rollover Equity from the Buyer’s Perspective in M&A

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Aligning Incentives Without Losing Control - Rollover equity, i.e., where sellers retain a minority stake in the post-close entity, is increasingly common in private company M&A. For buyers, it’s a strategic tool that can...more

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Buyer’s Perspective in M&A: Balancing Speed and Diligence in Competitive Auctions

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How Buyers Can Win Fast Without Losing Control - In today’s M&A landscape, competitive auctions are increasingly common, especially in industries where private equity is active and strategic buyers are flush with capital....more

DLA Piper

Insurance: Supplement To The Global M&A Intelligence Report 2025

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Who has the golden compass? Six insurance M&A trends in 2024-2025 - Insurance M&A remained strong in 2024-2025, with global deal volume rising 10% year-on-year to 612, according to Mergermarket. Deal value saw an even...more

Haynes Boone

Why a Protected Benefits Analysis is Necessary When Merging Retirement Plans

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When employers merge retirement plans in connection with a business transaction or otherwise, they should be wary of ERISA’s anti-cutback rule, which prohibits the reduction of accrued participant benefits under a qualified...more

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