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FCA Implications for M&A Transactions
PFAS: Increasing Regulations and Managing Legal Liability
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Quality Of Earnings: Making The Most Of M&A Transactions
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Kasey Ingram and Rocco Debitetto on Bankruptcy and Compliance
FCPA Compliance Report - John Katsos - Due Diligence in Conflict Zones
Krista Muszak and Louis Perold on M&A Due Diligence in Emerging Markets
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German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and Its Impact on Latin America
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Properly pleading inequitable conduct claims is a challenge, a challenge that can be met with early due diligence and attention to detail in your pleading. The leading case that set forth the legal framework for inequitable...more
In the aftermath of what could be one of the most widespread global information technology outages in history, organizations are putting a renewed focus on combating old vulnerabilities that can have cascading effects. ...more
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a split between the circuit courts over whether the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations limits the amount of damages a plaintiff may recover to a three-year...more
Melissa Duffy and Trevor Coval contributed their thought leadership to the American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls Conference, held in San Francisco on May 14-16. Melissa...more
As the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) compliance and fraud detection algorithms within corporations and financial institutions continues to grow, it is crucial to consider how this technology has a twofold...more
Startups face unique challenges that can impact their success and sustainability. Obstacles such as financial constraints (inadequate funding or limited cash flow) and resource constraints often result in small teams having...more
In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more
Software is increasingly used as a medical device, transforming the healthcare industry with the goal of improving patient outcomes. However, developing software as a medical device involves navigating complex and evolving...more
Morgan Lewis’s technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions team often advises on transactions where there is some form of intellectual property being transferred from one party to another party. This may be due to a...more
There are many different types of Copyright plaintiffs who sue for unlawful and unlicensed use of their copyright-registered content. For example, our firm has dealt with the following types of copyright defense brought by...more
When the topic of technology commercialization strategies comes up, the most common options typically mentioned include the sale of a technology or building a business around technology by selling products or providing...more
Over the last six months, artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the public imagination in a way it never has before. A new generation of AI-powered language models make use of a deep learning architecture known as a...more
With roughly 12,000 names now associated with the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN”), layered sanctions on activities with Russia, and growing sanctions on China activities, U.S. sanctions have...more
We have already seen one MASS SOFTWARE PIRACY case filed this year by Siemens, and now on the heels of that lawsuit (also filed in Texas) there is another lawsuit filed by Ansys, Inc. filed by the Law Offices of John F. Lumen...more
As we explained in our last post, managing ediscovery in the cloud is the only viable solution for dealing with the massive amount of electronic data involved in litigation today. Nextpoint has been an advocate for...more
Prospective buyers should prepare to take advantage of opportunities to acquire distressed businesses, as we are likely to see an uptick in distressed M&A soon. Prospective buyers seeking first-mover advantages should act...more
In most merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the pace of the transaction, focus on the operational and financial performance of the target, and the competition created by multiple potential buyers make it a challenge to...more
Organizations are becoming increasingly reliant on external parties to manage parts of their business. The centralized knowledge, expertise, and economies of scale that third parties provide enables organizations to focus...more
When participating in an M&A process involving a video game company, whether you are on the sell-side or the buy-side, there are certain key terms that are included in industry standard commercial agreements that the parties...more
The number of different open source licenses is growing and the variation in their terms and complexity is increasing. A number of licenses that appear to be, or are commonly referred to as “open source” do not actually meet...more
Are you about to sign a service agreement with a third-party service provider under which it will access and use technology of your company? Have you checked your applicable third-party contracts to see if you need any...more
As we have previously blogged, use of third-party digital hiring platforms to select job applicants using video interviews can present an array of potential legal issues. A recent Complaint filed with the Federal Trade...more
One of the hardest areas of M&A due diligence is the target company’s technology. The buyer has to understand the current “technology stack” of the target, which can include a wide range of technologies including hardware,...more
USPTO Issues CBD Trademark Guidelines in Light of the 2018 Farm Bill: Key Takeaways - On May 2, 2019, the USPTO released its new guidelines on how it will examine federal trademark applications for CBD products in light of...more
Two months ago, I participated in a fascinating panel at Dorsey’s 30th Annual Corporate Counsel Symposium in Minneapolis, entitled “The Times, They Are A-Changin’: AI Goes to Court.” We examined how artificial intelligence...more