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The bankruptcy process is often straightforward: the debtor’s debts are discharged, creditors take a haircut of varying degrees, and life moves on. But some bankruptcy proceedings give birth to complicated agreements that...more
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A federal court in New York recently denied Community Care Companions, Inc. and Interim Healthcare, Inc.’s motions for reconsideration of the court’s summary judgment rulings in an ongoing franchise dispute. Cmty. Care...more
In a significant decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Justice Shade Subair Williams has provided important clarification on the standards applicable when courts are asked to sanction...more
As a part of Vinson & Elkins’ Texas Business Court Quarterly Update, the following update summarizes the Texas Business Court opinions—categorized by primary issue—that have been released since September 1, 2024 through the...more
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There has been a recent rise in Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) litigation against third-party administrators (TPAs) and other service providers challenging their management of self-funded health...more
In Faiz Khan and Ralph Finger v. Warburg Pincus, LLC et al., the Delaware Court of Chancery held that the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing was not applicable to a private equity sponsor’s amendment of a limited...more
Delaware permits the elimination of fiduciary duties in limited liability company agreements. Notwithstanding, and just like in any other contract, parties to a limited liability company agreement are still subject to the...more
On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a contract provision restricting liability for willful injury was unenforceable under California Civil Code section 1668. This decision was in response to...more
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The Texas Supreme Court has provided clarity on the fiduciary duties between business partners, particularly in the context of limited partnerships. The case, Bertucci v. Watkins, involved a dispute between two business...more
Under section 43(b) of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007, when a trustee resigns or is removed it may require that it be provided with reasonable security for liabilities before surrendering trust property....more
We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. This review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on...more
This CLE course will guide deal counsel in drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements. The panel will discuss legal considerations when negotiating representations and warranties, indemnities, covenants, closing...more
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Just like a bride and groom vow to join together for better or for worse, commercial parties joining together through a joint venture must make a similar promise to share in profits and losses. ...more
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