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Preparing a portfolio company for sale is time-consuming and involves significant preparation and coordination, and failure to fully prepare for a sale process can delay the process and otherwise adversely impact its results. Deal activity is reaching record levels...
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Although employees are gradually returning to the workplace in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many employers are implementing permanent revised work schedules, staggered shifts, and telecommuting arrangements. Are you prepared to advise California...
Check out this overview of U.S. design patent enforcement to familiarize yourself with principles and issues unique to design patents. This Practical Guidance article highlights how patent law concepts are analyzed differently in design patent litigation than in...
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Are you working with a borrower that is subject to securities laws and regulations? Be sure to protect any confidential information you may come across as you negotiate your transaction. Learn how to comply with Regulation FD and the actions you must take to comply...
European climate change regulations have outpaced U.S. regulatory efforts for years. But increasingly, U.S. regulators are looking to European models when crafting new regulations. See what regulations your clients will have to deal with in international jurisdictions...
Mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, or other reorganizations of a company can have a profound effect on employee benefit plans of the constituent companies. Choosing an asset purchase or a stock acquisition form of acquisition can impact the benefit plans of...
Virginia recently enacted the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), which becomes effective January 1, 2023. The VCDPR gives Virginia consumers the right to access, correct, and delete personal information collected or processed by businesses and the right...
Learn about common pitfalls companies should avoid when acquiring a federal government contractor, including issues that arise when structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence, and drafting an applicable agreement. READ NOW » Related Content...
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Your corporate client is considering buying a Chapter 11 debtor’s assets in bankruptcy. However, your client doesn’t want its competitors or the market to know about its interest. You need a confidentiality agreement that is used in Section 363 sales...