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Inside Track: Activist Investors Poised to Wreak More Havoc, Despite Disney Defeat

"Armed with extensive financial analysis and a deep understanding of the industries they target, activists are increasingly likely to make the case that breaking up or selling off certain divisions or subsidiaries would create more value for shareholders," Vinson & Elkins told clients.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

How Franchisor Conduct Drives Franchisee Association Priorities

This article addresses the importance of creating and best utilizing collaborating franchisee associations. Unfortunately, that task is made difficult by franchisors who do not understand the role they play in setting franchisee association agendas and political dynamics.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Star Startup Striving for Air Taxi Supremacy Replaces Legal Chief

Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation didn't explain the change, which comes as the electric aircraft maker seeks to outduel rival Joby Aviation.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Supreme Court Stresses Committee Independence In Match Group Decision

The Supreme Court said entire fairness is the standard of review in any controller-involved transaction, but business judgment can be applied when both an independent committee and a shareholder vote approve the deal.
4 minute read

International Edition

Corruption Remains Rampant in Latin America Despite Stepped-up Compliance Efforts—Survey

Sustained efforts to criminalize, investigate and prosecute misconduct in Latin America have not significantly reduced corruption in a region with a reputation for corrupt dealings, according to a report from Miller & Chevalier. 
3 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Uber's 'Superficial Safety Efforts' Called Out in Derivative Suit

The lawsuit alleges that if Uber's board members and executives had made a point to implement safety measures like screening drivers more carefully, the company might not now be facing liability in the hundreds of cases in which riders, primarily women, say they were sexually assaulted.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

One Court Has Said the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional; What Happens Next?

In the wake of other, significant changes in the law at the Supreme Court in recent years—from Citizens United on campaign finance and Shelby on civil rights law to Bremerton on religious freedom and Dobbs on abortion—only time will tell whether the CTA will survive intact.
5 minute read

Law.com

Inside Track: Boeing CLO's Grip on Job Seems More Tenuous by the Day

"Brett Gerry is an impressive man, with a gold plated resume. He is going to need it. He has the toughest repair job in the entire legal industry right now," legal department consultant Jason Winmill said.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Why Corporate Attorneys Say Delaware Courts Aren't Pushing Away Their Clients

Corporate practitioners say there's been no signs that there will be any significant corporate exodus from Delaware in the near future.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Protecting Your Class: Safeguards for the Current Cybersecurity and Privacy Landscape

Data breaches are on the rise, as are the costs associated with them. AI is allowing bad actors to quickly shift tactics and generate more believable scams. There is a significant uptick in attempted fraudulent filings. This article presents various ways in which you can protect your organization, as well as your class, from these threats.
10 minute read

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