Asset Management

  • November 25, 2024

    5 Firms Build CA$12.1B Take-Private Of CI Financial

    Canada-based asset and wealth management company CI Financial Corp. on Monday announced that it has agreed to go private through an acquisition by Mubadala Capital that boasts an enterprise value of roughly CA$12.1 billion ($8.7 billion) and was built by five law firms.

  • November 22, 2024

    Private Cos. Seek Pre-IPO Share Sales Amid Liquidity Crunch

    Following a dearth of initial public offerings in recent years, more private companies are arranging secondary-share sales to help employees and early investors pare down equity stakes without waiting for a public listing, a trend capital markets attorneys expect will continue for the foreseeable future, even if IPOs rebound.

  • November 22, 2024

    Democratic SEC Member To Step Down Amid GOP Takeover

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission member Jaime Lizárraga said Friday that he plans to step down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a day after SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced his plans to leave, further clearing the way for new Republican Party leadership.

  • November 22, 2024

    Chinese EV Maker's European Unit Eyes $410M SPAC Merger

    Hudson Acquisition I Corp. and Aiways Automobile Europe GmbH said Friday they have inked an agreement to go public through a SPAC merger, with the electric vehicle maker achieving a $410 million pre-merger equity valuation. 

  • November 22, 2024

    Software-Focused VC Firm Closes 2nd Fund At $450M

    Software-focused venture capital firm Theory Ventures on Friday announced that it closed its second fund with $450 million in tow.

  • November 22, 2024

    Taxation With Representation: Stradley Ronon, Davis Polk

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Amcor PLC buys Berry Global Group Inc., AeroVironment buys BlueHalo, Robinhood Markets Inc. acquires TradePMR, and Comcast Corp. spins off a suite of NBCUniversal cable television networks.

  • November 21, 2024

    FDIC's 'Hot Money' Revamp Gets Bank, Fintech Cold Shoulder

    Banking and fintech lobbyists are calling on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to scrap its proposal to overhaul rules on brokered deposits, also known as "hot money," arguing the effort represents a step backward for the industry that would raise costs for everyone.

  • November 21, 2024

    FirstEnergy Investors Slam Ex-Execs' Info 'Bogeyman' Story

    FirstEnergy shareholders have accused two former executives of the energy company of exploiting confidentiality rules by seeking to shield documents relevant to their suit over a stock plummet that followed a massive bribery scheme, telling an Ohio federal judge he should reject the executives' "informational bogeyman" story.

  • November 21, 2024

    Forex Trader Gets 23 Years For $93M Investor Fraud

    A Colorado federal judge on Thursday sentenced a retired Marine convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to 23 years in prison for his role in a scheme that swindled investors out of $93 million.

  • November 21, 2024

    SEC Seeks More Data On Nasdaq Plan To Speed Up Delistings

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed deciding on a Nasdaq proposal that would accelerate delistings of companies with low-priced stocks that take extended time to regain compliance or rely on reverse-stock splits to elevate their share prices, saying more data is needed before it takes action.

  • November 21, 2024

    Tempur Gave UK Co. 'Total Autonomy' Post-Merger, CEO Says

    The CEO of a United Kingdom-based mattress company acquired by Tempur Sealy in 2021 told a Houston federal judge Thursday that his new parent company has provided him "total autonomy" since the acquisition.

  • November 21, 2024

    Legal Fee Suit Widens Paragon Tech Control Fight In Del.

    A running feud at the top of publicly traded investment company Paragon Technologies Inc. widened Thursday with a former CEO's filing of a Delaware Court of Chancery suit for company-paid legal fees prompted by the ex-CEO's ouster, a board investigation and other recent developments.

  • November 21, 2024

    Prime Core's Ch. 11 Trust Sues To Reclaim $10M Payout

    The liquidating trust for Prime Core Technologies Inc., a troubled cryptocurrency technology business, sued in Delaware bankruptcy court Thursday to claw back what it described as a fraudulent transfer of more than $10 million that was paid to a creditor while the company was insolvent. 

  • November 21, 2024

    Grayscale Says Rival In $2M Suit Misled Bitcoin Investors

    Digital asset management firm Osprey Funds LLC "engaged in the same conduct" for which it is suing Grayscale Investments LLC in Connecticut state court, Grayscale said in defending itself against a $2 million lawsuit from its smaller rival while also countersuing for violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

  • November 21, 2024

    Kirkland-Led LLCP Secures $575M For Continuation Fund

    Middle-market private equity shop Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, on Thursday announced that it closed a multiasset continuation fund after securing $575 million in capital commitments, which will be used to buy interests in three portfolio companies.

  • November 21, 2024

    Dentons Atty Owed No Duty In $54M Currency Deal, Jury Says

    A Florida state court jury found Thursday that a former Dentons US LLP attorney didn't intentionally make a false statement or commit malpractice in a failed $54 million dollars-to-bolivares currency swap in which a Venezuelan lawyer lost millions of dollars.

  • November 21, 2024

    11th Circ. Says Fla. Law Bars Workers' Comp Suit

    The Eleventh Circuit backed the dismissal of a worker's suit claiming a chemical company didn't do enough to shield him from particles that caused a lung condition, ruling that a Florida workers' compensation law blocks him from pursuing the company in court for negligence.

  • November 21, 2024

    2 Energy Transition-Focused SPACs Raise $210M Combined

    Two special purpose acquisition companies looking to capitalize on energy transition opportunities began trading publicly on Thursday after announcing pricing for their respective initial public offerings, which combined would raise $210 million.

  • November 21, 2024

    PE Posting Near-Record Megadeal Numbers, Report Shows

    Private equity dealmaking has built significant momentum this year, notching respectable deal volume and posting a record number of megadeals over $5 billion, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

  • November 21, 2024

    House Panel Seeks Info On DOL Agreements With Law Firms

    The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of Labor for details about its information-sharing agreements with plaintiffs law firms after discovery in a proposed class action revealed a pact between the agency and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC.

  • November 21, 2024

    Accel-KKR Closes Tech-Focused Fund With $2.2B In Tow

    Technology-focused private equity shop Accel-KKR on Thursday announced that it closed its AKKR Strategic Capital LP fund after raking in over $2.2 billion of investor commitments, which will be used to invest in a range of transactions mainly focused on the software industry in the secondary market.

  • November 21, 2024

    New SEC 'Dealer' Rule Tossed In Win For Hedge Funds, Crypto

    A Texas federal judge on Thursday overturned a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule that expanded the definition of "dealer" to include proprietary trading firms, some hedge funds and crypto firms, saying the agency overstepped its authority when it adopted the rule.

  • November 21, 2024

    2nd Circ. Doubts Concrete Cos.' Revival Bid In CBA Fight

    The Second Circuit appeared reluctant Thursday to revive a fringe contributions dispute between two concrete companies and a group of union fringe benefit funds, with multiple judges pointing to discovery failures that underpinned a lower court's grant of summary judgment to the union.

  • November 21, 2024

    Trump Eyes Crypto, SpaceX To Sell Shares, And More Rumors

    Donald Trump's social media company wants to enter the cryptocurrency business, while Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a tender offer of shares that values the space technology startup at $250 billion. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

  • November 21, 2024

    SEC Chair Gensler To Step Down When Trump Takes Office

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said Thursday that he will be leaving the agency on Jan. 20, clearing the way for new leadership under an incoming Trump administration that is expected to dismantle Gensler's climate disclosure regulation and open the SEC's door to more crypto-friendly policies.

Expert Analysis

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    Playing Dungeons & Dragons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Playing Dungeons & Dragons – a tabletop role-playing game – helped pave the way for my legal career by providing me with foundational skills such as persuasion and team building, says Derrick Carman at Robins Kaplan.

  • 3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture

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    Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.

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    After Chevron: Don't Let Loper Lead To Bank Compliance Lull

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    Banking organizations are staring down a period of greater uncertainty over the next few years as the banking agencies and industry navigate the post-Chevron world, but banks must continue to have effective compliance programs in place even in the face of this unpredictability, say Lee Meyerson and Amanda Allexon at Simpson Thacher.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents

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    Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Enron Law Is Still Threat To Execs After Justices' Jan. 6 Ruling

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    While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Fischer v. U.S. decision is a setback for prosecutors’ obstruction charges against Jan. 6 defendants, it also represents a strong endorsement of the post-Enron Sarbanes-Oxley Act’s original purpose, serving as a corporate compliance reminder for executives, say Michael Peregrine and Ashley Hoff at McDermott.

  • Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.

  • 2nd Circ. Case Reinforces Need For Advance Notice Bylaws

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    The Second Circuit's recent decision in Nano Dimension v. Murchinson illustrates that Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act is a square peg for a round hole, and that advance notice bylaws are far better at protecting against undisclosed coordination among activist shareholders, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

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    Teaching Scuba Diving Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    As a master scuba instructor, I’ve learned how to prepare for the unexpected, overcome fears and practice patience, and each of these skills – among the many others I’ve developed – has profoundly enhanced my work as a lawyer, says Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper.

  • 3 Ways To Lower Insider Trading Risk After First 10b5-1 Case

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    In light of the U.S. Department of Justice's insider trading prosecution against the former CEO of Ontrack based on alleged abuse of a Rule 10b5-1 safe harbor plan — designed to allow executives to sell their companies' securities without liability — companies and individuals should take steps to avoid enacting similar plans in bad faith, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act

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    As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.

  • Evolving Regulatory Oversight For AI And Asset Management

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    Attorneys at K&L Gates discuss the evolving regulatory and legislative landscape for artificial intelligence in the asset management industry, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Congress consider how to address potential investor protection and systemic risks associated with AI.

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    After Chevron: ERISA Challenges To Watch

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    The end of Chevron deference makes the outcome of Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulatory challenges more uncertain as courts become final arbiters of pending lawsuits about ESG investments, the definition of a fiduciary, unallocated pension forfeitures and discrimination in healthcare plans, says Evelyn Haralampu at Burns & Levinson.

  • How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market

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    Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.

  • Jarkesy's Impact On SEC Enforcement Will Be Modest

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    Though the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy decision found that fraud defendants have a constitutional right to a jury trial, the ruling will have muted impact on the agency’s enforcement because it’s already bringing most of its cases in federal court, say Jeremiah Williams and Alyssa Fixsen at Ropes & Gray.

  • Why Calif. Courts Are Split On ERISA Forfeited Contributions

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    A split between two California federal courts, in deciding whether an employer’s use of forfeited retirement plan contributions to offset future costs violates the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, suggests employers should soon expect more ERISA cases to advance this novel legal theory when making anti-inurement and breach of fiduciary duty claims, says Blake Crohan at Alston & Bird.

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