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In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for private equity-backed ventures and minority investors in Delaware limited liability companies, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a lawsuit brought by former...more
Quelque chose de relativement rare s’est produit au premier trimestre de 2025 dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions (« F&A ») de sociétés ouvertes au Canada : Une proposition prétendument « supérieure » à celle visée...more
The Canadian public mergers & acquisitions (M&A) market saw a relative rarity in the first quarter of 2025 — an alleged “superior proposal” made by an alternative bidder during the interim period of an already announced...more
In a decision about ERISA’s fiduciary duties and transparency, the Sixth Circuit in Tiara Yachts, Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan held that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), a third-party administrator...more
For employers offering benefit plans, fiduciary responsibility is not just a legal designation. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, the fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care...more
The English Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Saxon Woods Investments Limited v. Francesco Costa ([2025] EWCA Civ 708) provides clarification on the application of directors’ fiduciary duties and the interpretation of good...more
A plan sponsor’s fiduciary duty to be transparent in Pharmacy Benefit Manager contracts safeguards plan participants’ interests and mitigates the risk of litigation, regulatory penalties, and reputational harm, say Hall...more
Blockbuster movies follow varied plotlines—some tragic, some heartwarming, some a mix. Often they are based on human dramas. In the real world, fiduciary relationships can set the proverbial stage for unwelcomed high drama,...more
A recent Québec Superior Court decision (Bernard c. Association de bienfaisance et de retraite des policiers et policières de la Ville de Montréal (“Bernard”)) highlights the importance of clear communications with pension...more
The New York State Fashion Workers Act (“FWA”), effective June 19, represents a significant shift in labor protections for the modeling industry. As the first U.S. law to impose fiduciary duties, contract transparency, and AI...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
Courts disagree over whether provisions in a borrower's organizational documents or loan agreements designed to restrict or prevent the borrower from filing for bankruptcy are enforceable as a matter of federal public policy...more
A recent opinion from the Business Court of Texas, Eighth Division (Fort Worth), provides a crisp reminder that an LLC’s company agreement can all but eliminate fiduciary duties among its members and managers. In Tall v....more
The idea for “Across Borders and Barriers: Insights Into International Legal Negotiations” was born from years of observing what too often goes unsaid in cross-border legal practice: that most of the difficulty lies not in...more
In the latest instance of a private equity seller vindicating contractual rights in the Delaware Court of Chancery, on April 30, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will rejected attempts by minority LLC members in urgent care provider...more
A recent Delaware Chancery Court decision provides important guidance for private equity sponsors, minority investors, and deal professionals regarding the enforceability of contractual waivers and the limits of the implied...more
A “hedge clause,” when incorporated into an investment advisory agreement, is designed to limit an adviser’s liability to its advisory client. Even carefully worded hedge clauses, however, can attract unwanted SEC enforcement...more
Executive Summary - The recent decision In re 301 W N. Ave., LLC, 666 B.R. 583 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2025) represents a significant development at the intersection of corporate governance, commercial real estate, and...more
Campus Eye Management Holdings LLC v. DiDonato, C.A. No. 2024-0121-LWW (Del. Ch. Aug. 30, 2024) - This case arose out of a dispute between an optometrist who sold a majority stake in his company to a private equity buyer,...more
The three-day hearing of the significant Supreme Court case involving motor finance commission complaints has begun. The case involves the conjoined appeals involving two lenders who are challenging the decision of the Court...more
Only six months into a complicated partnership dispute, the Business Court of Texas, 1st Division, issued a thorough summary judgment opinion and order in the case of Primexx Energy Opportunity Fund, LP v. Primexx Energy...more
In determining whether parties are, in fact, in a partnership depends on the conduct of the parties. Titles, labels, and disclaimers are often meaningless. Consider this scenario: In a New York City bar, two successful...more
Jurisdiction clauses in trust deeds are critical in determining the forum for resolving disputes. These clauses can be either exclusive, conferring jurisdiction to a specific court, or non-exclusive, allowing for flexibility...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found that a district court erred in declaring on summary judgment that an attorney had no ownership interest in a winery because the alleged agreement was made orally. The Ninth...more
The appointment of an independent director is a powerful tool for private credit lenders. The appointment is designed to introduce a voice of neutrality and fairness into the board’s decision-making process with the hope and...more