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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Common Privacy Pitfalls in M&A Deals

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Many expect that deal activity will increase in 2025. As we approach the end of the first quarter, it is helpful to keep in mind privacy and data security issues that can potentially derail a deal. We discussed this in a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

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Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. But inflation receded...more

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Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

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As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and...more

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - November 2024

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At what point has a director served too long? What about term limits? A mandatory retirement age? When do a director’s skills become stale? These issues are addressed in this issue of The Informed Board, as well as why proxy...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 7, August 2024

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Welcome to our seventh 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We have a few events we want to pass along to those interested in technology, but also other areas of law and business. ...more

Perkins Coie

The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: What Government Contractors Should Know

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The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes numerous provisions relevant to government contractors in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, supply chain concerns related to...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Cyber Breaches in M&A Transactions

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Marita A. Makinen, Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice and co-Chair of the Transactions & Advisory Group, and Ken Fishkin, CISSP, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, Manager of Information Security at Lowenstein Sandler,...more

Epiq

Elevating Cyber Risk Analysis During M&A Due Diligence

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Before a deal closes on a merger or acquisition, due diligence investigation will ensue to confirm goal alignment and identify any obstacles present. There are several integral components of this process such as identifying...more

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[Webcast Transcript] CFIUS Compliance: Your Approach May Be A Matter of National Security

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Editor’s Note: On July 27, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) compliance. CFIUS is a U.S. government interagency committee with the...more

Brooks Pierce

COVID’s Long-Term Impact: Six Unique Legal Issues Facing Businesses in 2022

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The legal landscape is ever-changing, as new laws are passed or existing laws are interpreted or enforced differently. Brooks Pierce attorneys have identified some of the biggest potential legal issues that businesses need to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Data Protection Challenges in M&A Transactions in China

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The regulatory landscape in China around data protection and flows continues to develop. Since the 2017 Cybersecurity Law, China has been refining the legal and regulatory framework for data protection—it has implemented new...more

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Cyberside Chats: New Year Resolution - No More M&A Until We Understand the Cyber Risk First

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On this episode of CyberSide Chats, Epiq’s CISO Jerich Beason, and this week’s co-host Whitney McCollum are joined by Stefanie Drysdale to discuss M&A. They discuss the process of evaluating a target company’s cybersecurity...more

A&O Shearman

Software, connectivity, data and fintech dominate M&A in Silicon Valley

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As transaction activity in the tech sector continues to power ahead, new challenges and opportunities are confronting Silicon Valley companies and setting the agenda for the industry....more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] 9th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 15th - 17th, 9:55 am - 6:00 pm CET

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Though we are disappointed we will not be together in-person, we remain dedicated to providing a first-class learning experience while keeping the health and well being of everyone a top priority.  The ECEI will have the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Marriott Secures 80% Reduction in ICO Fine, but Here’s What You Missed…

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Hot on the heels of the £20 million fine issued to British Airways, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO“) has issued Marriott International Inc. (“Marriott“) with a long-awaited penalty notice for its failure to...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2020 #3

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BUSINESS & CORPORATE - BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: Post-Transaction Pitfalls—Part 3 of a 3-Part Series - M&A transactions involving government contractors...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - September 2020 #3

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: OCI, Reps and Warranties, and Assignment of Receivables - Our three-part series on government...more

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[Event] Virtual 2020 Richmond Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - May 8th, Richmond, VA

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Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirement, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask questions from...more

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[Webinar] CMMC Is Coming: Are You Ready? - March 17th, 2:00 pm ET

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Now that DOD has released the final version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines, all contractors that work directly or indirectly on Department of Defense (DOD) contracts should be preparing to...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Beyond the Border: GDPR and Other Privacy Considerations in Domestic M&A Transactions

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Data privacy should be a top concern for US businesses that may enter into merger and acquisition transactions this year. If your business collects, processes, stores, or transfers identifiable information relating to...more

Williams Mullen

[Webinar] Data Protection and Privacy: Due Diligence Issues in M&A Transactions - October 15th, 11:00 am ET

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As data are quickly becoming significant corporate assets, it’s important to help companies both maximize the value of their data and protect the business against any associated risks. This is particularly true in M&A...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Corporate Law & Governance Update - July 2019

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IMPACT OF EQUIFAX, FACEBOOK SETTLEMENTS - Health care industry boards should give close attention to the governance implications of recent privacy settlements entered into by Equifax and Facebook. Their unique facts...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Bite in the Tail for British Airways and No Holiday for Marriott - UK Information Commissioner's Office Imposes Fines on Airline...

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Key Takeaways - - The proposed £183 million and £99.2 million fines against British Airways and Marriott, respectively, by the UK’s ICO emphasise: - The need for companies to maintain appropriate data protection practices...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Why Every M&A Deal Should Include Data Privacy Due Diligence

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Milk, meat, fruits, breads … and data protection. These are the new food groups for your M&A deal. Just 24 hours after the notice of intent to fine British Airways 183 Million GBP, the UK ICO issued an intent to fine...more

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