By: Thomas G. Maira , Reed Smith LLP. As funds raised in the 2006–2008 heyday of private equity reach the ends of their 10 year terms, there has been a surge of restructurings of those funds utilizing a stapled secondarystructure. The widely publicized...

By: Timothy B. Howell and Alex Petrossian , Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP The defined terms in any agreement are considered as the building blocks upon which the rest of the agreement is based, particularly when it comes to the negative covenants...

By: Daniel Turinsky , Evan D. Parness , and Britt C. Hamilton , DLA Piper LLP (US) This article provides guidance on substantive and procedural considerations involved in pursuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctive relief...

By: Michael B. Bernstein , Matthew A. Tabas , and Matthew H. Fine , Arnold & Porter Even in the very earliest stages of planning a merger or an acquisition, it is never too soon to begin considering the antitrust issues. In fact, it is critical...

By: Nicholas C. Rigano , Esq. RIGANO LLC Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. ) (CERCLA), current owners and operators of real property are strictly liable for costs to clean...