It’s important to understand the tax benefits and drawbacks of basic corporate merger structures. The form of the merger is important as the structure of the transaction dictates both the rules that determine whether the merger will be tax-free and the tax...
One way to obtain land use approval for a private development without seeking zoning variances is to draft an ordinance addressing the needed zoning relief. This procedure bypasses the zoning variance approval process from municipal zoning hearing boards and the...
Dive into this practice note for insightful guidance on negotiating and drafting clinical trial agreements (CTAs) on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies, commonly referred to as sponsors in the clinical trial context, often underestimate...
Activist shareholders may battle for control over a public company by launching a proxy contest to replace the existing board of directors and encouraging other shareholders to approve corporate actions proposed by the activist shareholders. When it comes to hostile...
Twitter recently made headlines when Elon Musk and the company decided to lay off half its workforce, and Twitter is now subject to a Worker Adjustment Renotification Act (WARN Act) class action lawsuit. Do you need to understand employer obligations under state...
Review a “First Look” agreement that provides a production company the first opportunity to review a director’s proposed theatrical motion picture projects. Drafting notes explain negotiable elements of the agreement, such as how much time a production...
Learn about the goals and functions of this specialized but vital area of insurance. Read Now » Related Content Reinsurance State Law Survey Review the regulatory law of reinsurance across the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico...
A healthcare organization's code of conduct demonstrates its commitment to compliance. Healthcare providers (e.g., physicians and hospitals) and their vendors are required by federal law, including the Affordable Care Act, Social Security Act, and Health Insurance...
Financial technology (Fintech) companies are expanding rapidly and operating cross-border in partnership with U.S. banking institutions. LexisNexis® now offers Multilaw Global Guide: FinTech . With coverage of 22 countries currently, these global multijurisdictional...
Review the market trends in competitive bid loan provisions. This practice note discusses current market trends in publicly-filed credit agreements since the last quarter of 2021. The data analyzed in this practice note was obtained using Market Standards , which...
Solar leases affect a landowner and large tracts of land for decades. But they don’t last forever. Learn how to negotiate a solar lease term clause on your client’s behalf by watching our video. Watch Now » Related Content Wind Leases...
Looking ahead to 2023, employers will continue to focus on compliance with transparency requirements designed to provide participants greater insight into the prices of prescription drugs and other healthcare. Other issues in the spotlight include health plan coverage...
In this new practice video, Rachel Aghassi of Furman, Kornfeld, and Brennan discusses why attorneys are particularly vulnerable to cyber scams, the types of scams commonly used to target attorneys, and how you can avoid becoming a victim. Watch Now » ...
Learn about the contents of a franchise disclosure document as required by the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, as well as additional franchise document disclosure requirements for states that have adopted franchise registration and disclosure laws. Read...
Audit committees, among other board committees, are subject to rules of securities exchanges relating to their structure, the independence of their members, and other features. Use this checklist to keep track of, and compare, exchange rules for audit committees...