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Latham & Watkins LLP

DOJ Antitrust Division Awards First Ever Whistleblower Payout

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DOJ rewarded $1 million to a whistleblower for providing information about a criminal antitrust conspiracy....more

A&O Shearman

Italy set for a busy year of restructuring activity in 2026

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Italy’s rescue-first approach under its restructuring and insolvency code, the CCII, is driving earlier corporate turnarounds and will create a broader range of distressed M&A opportunities for investors over the coming...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

[Podcast] Inside the House—Managing Risk to Drive Commercial Success (Part I)

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On this Ropes & Gray podcast—the first in a two-part series venturing “inside the house” to draw on experiences and ideas—partner Amanda McGrady Morrison, global co-chair of the firm’s private capital transactions practice,...more

Epstein Becker & Green

FTC Approves Revised HSR Filing Thresholds and Filing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revised the filing thresholds and filing fees applicable to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR)....more

Cozen O'Connor

CT Scores Consumer Protection Wins in Cox-Charter Merger Settlement

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Connecticut AG William Tong and the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel entered into a proposed settlement with Charter, Cox Communications, and Cox Enterprises in connection with Charter’s change-of-control application...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC Victory in Edwards Lifesciences Merger: 4 Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Deals

The Federal Trade Commission's recent victory blocking Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology Inc. offers lessons for parties advancing future transactions for innovators of medical devices,...more

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M&A Nuggets: How to Avoid Hairline Fractures in M&A Deals

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In medical parlance, a hairline fracture of the bone is caused by stress that can result from trauma, is painful, and curtails activity. Hairline fractures can also arise during an M&A transaction and are important to avoid....more

Mogin Law LLP

“Jane! Stop this Crazy Thing!” Artificial Intelligence Antitrust Questions Get Extraterrestrial.

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SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, represents one of the most consequential mergers ever announced in the technology and aerospace sectors....more

Hanson Bridgett

Policy Shift in Washington State: Proposed Law Would Tax QSBS Gains

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Washington has long been viewed as a tax-efficient jurisdiction, historically imposing no personal income tax on individuals. In 2021, the Washington State Legislature enacted a capital gains tax law, taking effect for gains...more

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Public M&A Trends in Germany 2025

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We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2025. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends that...more

Wiley Rein LLP

DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program: First $1 Million Award Signals an Expanding Enforcement Tool, Especially for...

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have announced the first payment under the Antitrust Division’s Whistleblower Rewards Program: a $1 million award to an individual...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Oil & Gas in 2026: Pursuing Capital for Growth

In a quieter deal market characterized by global regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, oil & gas companies were generally well capitalized with strong balance sheets. Recent consolidation, alongside market-imposed capital...more

Jones Day

Delaware High Court Rejects Application of D&O Policy's "Bump-Up" Exclusion to Securities Claim Settlement

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In a significant victory for policyholders, the Delaware Supreme Court rejected three insurers' attempts to apply their Directors and Officers ("D&O") liability policies' so-called "bump-up" exclusion to bar coverage for...more

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Seventh Circuit Holds Asset Sale Does Not Require Exclusion of Contributions from Withdrawal Liability Calculation

When an employer withdraws from a multiemployer pension plan, its maximum annual payment is based on all contributions it was required to remit to the plan. In SuperValu Inc. v. United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – November/December 2025

The "European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin" breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe during the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Delaware Supreme Court Reaffirms That Consideration for Restrictive Covenants Is Measured at...

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On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a short but highly anticipated order in North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LP v. Doorly, reversing the Chancery Court’s dismissal of contract claims seeking to...more

Haynes Boone

DoD Guidance Asserts Entitlement to Review HSR Filings Regarding Defense-Related M&A Transactions

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On Feb. 2, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued website guidance regarding its review of mergers and acquisitions under Section 857 of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, identifying a...more

Mayer Brown

Delaware Law Alert: Delaware Case Applying Indemnification Materiality Scrape Creates Risks for the Unwary

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In a recent post-trial opinion, the Delaware Superior Court, applying a representations and warranties materiality scrape under an M&A purchase agreement indemnification provision, held that the seller breached its absence of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - January 2026 #4

News Briefs - House Passes Funding Bill Extending Telehealth, Hospital-at-Home - The House passed the Department of Health and Human Services' funding bill, including the telehealth and hospital-at-home extensions. Under the...more

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DOJ’s $1 Million Award to Antitrust Whistleblower: 4 Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Programs

On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an award of $1 million paid to a whistleblower for information that led to the prosecution of antitrust violations and fraud in automobile auctions under its...more

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When Housing Policy Meets Antitrust Enforcement: What the Latest Executive Order Signals for Large Institutional Investors

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On January 20, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order titled, “Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers” (the “Order”) that requires antitrust enforcers to evaluate institutional activity in...more

White & Case LLP

Structuring GP stakes investments: Practical considerations for stakeholders

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The "GP stakes" market has grown significantly, with total deal value reaching over approximately $20 billion in 2025 according to data available from With Intelligence highlighting its shift from a niche to a mainstream...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms D&O Coverage in Harman International Bump-Up Exclusion Dispute

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On January 27, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a significant pro-policyholder decision affirming that directors and officers (“D&O”) insurers must cover a $28 million settlement paid by Harman International Industries...more

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UK Government Launches Consultation Overhauling the CMA’s Competition Regime

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On 20 January 2026, the UK’s Department for Business & Trade (“DBT”) launched a consultation on a significant overhaul of the Competition Market Authority’s (“CMA”) regime, aiming to “promote effective competition, support...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: RoundTable Invests in Colorescience

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RoundTable Healthcare Partners has announced it has invested in Colorescience. Colorescience, founded in 2013 and based in Carlsbad, California, is a skincare and sun protection brand....more

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