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Delaware Business Court Insider

Crypto Contract Clash Gets Second Look From Delaware Supreme Court En Banc

The case, one attornmey said, uniquely issues of administrative, agency and securities law—and how they apply to a deal made at a time when regulatory standards for the crypto industry are evolving.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Chief Steps Up to Lead Forward Air After Disastrous Acquisition, Ouster of CEO

"Forward has been my professional home for the last 18 years, and I am honored to serve in this important role," interim CEO Michael Hance said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Hogan Lovells and Wachtell Land Big Sports Deals

Professional and college sports were center stage this past week for lawyers.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Real Estate Slowdown Depressed the Growth of Florida Law Firm Revenue, But an M&A Pickup Might Push It Up

"It was a more average type performance for the Florida-based firms this past year. They came off a really strong 2022, where they outperformed quite dramatically," Owen Burman, a Wells Fargo senior consultant, said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Lands Linklaters Partner as Head of European Public M&A in London

The firm continues to build out its corporate practice with high profile hires in London, this time hitting a UK firm for the talent.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Debevoise Lands New National Security Practice Co-Head as Firm Eyes M&A Uptick

Richard Sofield, a former senior DOJ attorney arriving from Vinson & Elkins, looks to help Debevoise in CFIUS matters, as national security issues bubble up in deal work.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Longtime Shearman Dealmaker Behind Record-Breaking Transactions Dies at 87

Stephen Volk spent a decade as senior partner at Shearman & Sterling. After retiring from the firm, he held tenures as vice chairman and chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston and vice chairman of Citigroup.
2 minute read

Law.com

'To Those Dedicated Customers of Spirit, This One's for You': JetBlue's $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Spirit Airlines Blocked by Federal Judge

"Spirit is a small airline. But there are those who love it. To those dedicated customers of Spirit, this one's for you," the judge concluded. "Why? Because the Clayton Act, a 109-year-old statute requires this result—a statute that continues to deliver for the American people."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dealmakers Plan to Keep Investing in Private Equity Practices Amid Higher Expectations for 2024

Private equity attorneys from leading law firms say creative dealmaking could meet pent-up demand to produce an uptick in deals.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Troutman Pepper Sued for Racial Discrimination by Former Associate

Gita Sankano said she was fired after complaining about a partner's "outrageously demeaning, dehumanizing, and demoralizing email."
5 minute read

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