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Rivkin Radler LLP

Keeping ‘Happy Valley’ Happy: A Cautionary Tale For Promo Firms

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The adage that “it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission” does not apply to trademark law. This is especially true where receiving forgiveness may be conditioned by paying substantial sums of money to brand owners...more

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Asset vs. Equity Deals in M&A: Strategic and Legal Perspectives

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in driving corporate growth, enabling strategic restructuring, and unlocking ownership value. ...more

White & Case LLP

2025 Summer review - M&A legal and market developments

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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. Our Summer 2025 review examines these developments and provides practical...more

Offit Kurman

Protect Yourself and Your Business with Indemnification Understanding

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Join attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman as they discuss indemnification clauses in contracts. They explain what indemnification means, its implications, and the importance of carefully reviewing and...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

AI Issues in the Commercial Auto Policy: The Insurer’s Perspective

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The introduction of artificial intelligence into commercial vehicles has revolutionized the insurance marketplace. Conventional thinking runs that this technology will be beneficial for insurers. For example, AI-enhanced dash...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Risks in Outsourcing Agreements and Global Supply Chain Management

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Businesses evaluate different strategies to find the most effective way to minimize costs and bring their products to the market. One of those strategies is outsourcing, which involves arranging for a third party to perform...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Navigating Risks, Responses and Leverage

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When it comes to the sale or financing of real property, tenant estoppel certificates are not just formalities—they are crucial documents that confirm the status of existing leases. Tenant estoppel certificates offer...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Inside Luxury's Move Into Film and TV Financing

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Building on the panel discussion at the 2025 Luxury Law Summit in London, Loeb Luxury Brands Chair Melanie Howard posed some additional questions to Nessa McGill, commercial director at Align Pictures and Loeb partner John...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Legal Lessons from Portland’s Commercial Real Estate Uncertainty

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In today’s commercial real estate market, the only certainty is uncertainty. This is not a call for panic, but rather a call for balance. Now is not the time for bet-the-firm risks, nor is it a time for total retreat to the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Accepting PE Investments May Create Unforeseen Problems for Private Company Majority Owners

As private companies grow, they need to secure capital to support their efforts to provide more (and/or better) products and services to their clients. The need for emerging companies to obtain growth capital often leads the...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Five Key Legal Considerations for Investments in Engineering and Design Firms

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As the demand for infrastructure assets continues to grow, infrastructure investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional core infrastructure assets and turning their attention to infrastructure services businesses....more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Talk It Out: The Importance of Effective and Consistent Communication in Construction Projects

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While good communication alone may not guarantee the success of a construction project, a lack of communication among the project team will almost always doom a project to failure. With so many moving parts, clear and...more

DLA Piper

Contracting for Turbulent Times

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It's fair to say that recent years have been challenging for business. Numerous disruptive events have put pressure on global supply chains. And the nature of these events has been unpredictable and varied. The COVID-19...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Négociation de conventions d’achat de biens immobiliers : cinq considérations essentielles

Les tendances récentes observées dans les opérations immobilières au Canada révèlent l’évolution des pratiques de négociation et de nouvelles approches en matière de gestion des risques, de réglementation et de vérification...more

Goodwin

Crafting a Competitive LOI in Lower Middle Market M&A

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In the lower middle market — typically deals between $10 million and $100 million — the letter of intent (LOI) serves as a pivotal document that sets the tone for the transaction, shapes the seller’s expectations, and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Key Person, Key Risk, May 2025 - A Key Person Will Never Walk Alone . . .

For those that are not aware, Liverpool Football Club have now officially won their record equalling 20th English league football title. For the benefit of non-fans of association football or soccer (“soccer” of course...more

McGinnis Lochridge

Insurance Producer Exposure When Procuring Cover for Sophisticated Clients

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Generally speaking, insurance producers face fairly routine obligations when procuring cover. Every state imposes a general duty to exercise that degree of care, skill and diligence a reasonable producer would exhibit to his...more

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Exclusivity Provisions: Fintechs Need an Active Backup Bank

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Virtually every bank’s form lending program agreement we’ve negotiated for our fintech clients has come with an exclusivity provision.  The bank’s policy behind them is simple: We’ve put in the time, effort, expertise...more

Ankura

Strategic Transition Service Agreements: Ensuring Seamless Business Continuity in M&A Transactions

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Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) play a critical role in acquisitions across various industries. These agreements outline the terms whereby the divested company pays (or receives payment from) the parent company for...more

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Key Considerations for Solar Panel Rooftop Leases

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Solar panel rooftop leases have become increasingly popular among real estate owners in Florida, and beyond, as an additional revenue generator for commercial properties, in large part because owners often perceive them as...more

Mayer Brown

Navigating M&A Transactions Amidst Trump’s Tariffs: Five Key Legal Issues to Consider in Today’s Market

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The introduction of tariffs under the Trump Administration—and their subsequent partial (yet perhaps temporary) rollback—has added a new layer of complexity and a great deal of uncertainty to the high-stakes world of M&A...more

BakerHostetler

Methods To Allocate Tariff-Related Risks in M&A Agreements

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Buyers and sellers that are parties to an M&A transaction should carefully consider whether the risks associated with tariffs that have already been imposed or that may be imposed in the future may significantly impact the...more

Mayer Brown

Subscription Credit Facilities: Understanding the Collateral

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Subscription credit facilities, commonly referred to as “sub-lines” or “capital call facilities,” are a cornerstone of private equity finance. These facilities are secured by a bespoke collateral package that protects lenders...more

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The Crucial Role of Patent Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions: Spotting Patent Litigation Risks Before Closing a Deal

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) remain a common strategic priority for companies aiming to grow, innovate, or strengthen their market position. However, the complexity of these...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Once More Unto the Breach: Navigating Supply Chain Disruption Amid the Trade Wars – a Construction Contract Checklist

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The tectonic plates have shifted once again, this time with trade tariff announcements from the incoming Trump administration, sowing the seeds for another potential supply chain disruption event. In times like these owners,...more

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