Mergers & Acquisitions

  • April 01, 2025

    CarePoint's Bankruptcy Plan Needs Changes, Judge Says

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge determined on Tuesday that more work is needed on the Chapter 11 plan from New Jersey hospital operator CarePoint that would have handed control of the health system's medical facilities to one of its creditors, finding the debtor must address another creditor's claim that its collateral has diminished in value.

  • April 01, 2025

    Trump Admin Fights Wash.'s Bid To Expand Layoff Injunction

    The Trump administration has urged a California federal judge to reject the state of Washington's request to expand an injunction blocking federal agencies from firing probationary employees, saying the bid to broaden the order to other agencies is unnecessary and based on unfounded speculation of harm. 

  • April 01, 2025

    Chancery OKs $500K Incentive Fee After Santander Class Win

    Citing competing policy interests, a Delaware vice chancellor on Tuesday pruned to $500,000 a $1.63 million incentive fee proposal for two Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. stockholders who led a squeezeout-merger challenge that produced a $162.5 million class settlement in October.

  • April 01, 2025

    Nordstrom Family Faces Class Action Over Merger Deal

    Members of the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer and shareholder El Puerto de Liverpool, along with Nordstrom Inc., were hit with a class action alleging that they formed a group to acquire the remaining shares of the retailer and take it private at an inadequate price and based on an unfair and unlawful process.

  • April 01, 2025

    Printing Company Wins Suit Over $265M ESOP Sale

    An Illinois federal judge tossed a former printing company executive's suit claiming the business could have gotten a better price when selling its shares held in an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, for $265 million, ruling his case lacks evidence of self-interest or sabotage.

  • April 01, 2025

    Jack Nicklaus Defeats Suit Over NIL Rights

    Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus won a ruling in New York state court dismissing claims by his former company over the use of his name, image and likeness.

  • April 01, 2025

    Loeb, Skadden Steer Siddhi Acquisition's Upsized $240M IPO

    Siddhi Acquisition Corp., backed by food and technology-focused private investors, began trading Tuesday after raising an upsized $240 million initial public offering, represented by Loeb & Loeb LLP and underwriters' counsel Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP.

  • April 01, 2025

    Court Won't Toss FTC's Merger Penalty Case Against 7-Eleven

    A D.C. federal court refused to toss the Federal Trade Commission's case looking to hit 7-Eleven with a $77.5 million penalty for allegedly violating a merger settlement after rejecting arguments that only the U.S. Department of Justice can seek civil penalties for the commission.

  • April 01, 2025

    FDA Cuts Prompt Biotech Players To Rethink Deal Strategies

    Funding cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are sending ripples of concern through the biotech industry, as attorneys advise companies to consider a wider breadth of strategic alternatives amid fears of regulatory delays.

  • April 01, 2025

    Paramount Investor Gets Partial Win In $8B Merger Doc Suit

    A top Paramount Global stockholder who sued for books and records on the company's proposed $8 billion acquisition by Skydance Media won Delaware Court of Chancery admission of dozens of documents Tuesday, with a rare, closed ruling to follow on confidentiality claims for other still-held-back records.

  • April 01, 2025

    3 Firms Guide MDA Space's $269M SatixFy Deal

    MDA Space said Tuesday it will acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. at an equity value of approximately $193 million in a push by the Brampton, Ontario-based firm to bolster its end-to-end satellite systems offerings, with at least three law firms steering the deal.

  • April 01, 2025

    Oil & Gas Dealmakers Undaunted Despite Industry Worries

    The pace of overall mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. market has slowed this year amid uncertainty over tariffs and export policy, but dealmaking in the oil and gas industry is remaining steady thanks to increasing gas demand and relatively stable oil prices.

  • March 31, 2025

    Hooters Hits Ch. 11 With Plans For Restaurant Sales

    Restaurant chain Hooters filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Texas bankruptcy court late Monday with about $380 million in debt, saying it has reached a deal to shed its company-owned restaurants and trade debt for equity.

  • March 31, 2025

    9th Circ. Revives Investor Suit Over $8B Avalara Sale

    The Ninth Circuit on Monday partially revived a proposed class action accusing tax software company Avalara Inc. of underselling investors on its future prospects before taking the company private in an $8.4 billion deal.

  • March 31, 2025

    Vizio Stockholders Open Challenge To $2.3B Walmart Merger

    A Vizio Inc. stockholder launched a class challenge Monday to the smart-TV company's $11.50 per share, $2.3 billion, sale to Walmart Inc., accusing insiders — including Vizio CEO and controller William Wang — of wiring up a deal unfair to common stockholders.

  • March 31, 2025

    Caterpillar Escapes $100M Contract Breach Verdict

    A Delaware federal court on Monday vacated $100 million in damages awarded to a defunct equipment importer that accused Caterpillar of interfering with a contract, and also refused to order a new trial for antitrust claims against the manufacturer.

  • March 31, 2025

    Del. Legal Overhaul Won't Scuttle Key Rulings, Expert Says

    A longtime expert on Delaware's general corporation law disputed on Monday predictions that a recently signed legislative overhaul will upend dozens of important precedents in the state.

  • March 31, 2025

    FTC Chair Flags Data Risks In 23andMe Bankruptcy

    The Federal Trade Commission has added to the swell of privacy and security concerns surrounding the potential sale of sensitive consumer information swept up in the 23andMe bankruptcy, with the agency's Republican chair on Monday stressing the importance of data continuing to be protected in the way that users have been promised. 

  • March 31, 2025

    Ropes & Gray Guides Commonwealth On $2.7B Sale To LPL

    LPL Financial said Monday it has agreed to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for approximately $2.7 billion, bringing together two top players in the independent wealth management space.

  • March 31, 2025

    Winston & Strawn Adds Goodwin Transactions Ace In LA

    Winston & Strawn LLP is boosting its transactions team, announcing Monday it is bringing in a Goodwin Procter LLP private equity expert as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

  • March 31, 2025

    Pierson Ferdinand Adds Taylor English Health Pro In Atlanta

    Pierson Ferdinand LLP announced Monday that it has hired a former Taylor English Duma LLP partner who specializes in mergers and acquisitions and also has sleep medicine expertise to strengthen its healthcare practice.

  • March 31, 2025

    Calif. Pot Co. Seeks Receivership, Blames Merger 'Disaster'

    A cannabis producer in California has moved to enter receivership in state court, disclosing more than $173 million in liabilities and saying a 2023 merger with its parent company proved to be a "financial disaster."

  • March 31, 2025

    Investor Hits Solaris With Suit Over Merger Details

    Houston-based oil and gas company Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc. misled investors about the value of a mobile turbine rental business it acquired last year, according to a proposed class action filed Friday.

  • March 31, 2025

    Wachtell, S&C Build Mechanics Bank, HomeStreet Merger

    Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz LLP-advised Mechanics Bank on Monday announced plans to merge with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP-led HomeStreet Bank in a deal that will create a combined company with 168 branches and $23 billion in assets.

  • March 31, 2025

    Aston Martin Sells F1 Stake, Chairman Boosts Investment

    Aston Martin said Monday that it is selling its stake in its Formula One team for approximately £74 million ($96 million) and will receive another £52.5 million from the company's executive chairman, who is increasing his stake in the British luxury car manufacturer.

Expert Analysis

  • 3 Del. Bankruptcy Cases Highlight US Trustee Objections

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    As three recent Delaware bankruptcy cases show, debtors who seek approval of a stalking horse bid protections agreement should be prepared for the U.S. Trustee Office's objections, including if the proposed classification for the bid protections is a superpriority administrative expense claim, says Kyle Arendsen at Squire Patton.

  • How 2025 Is Shaping The Future Of Bank Mergers So Far

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    Whether the long-anticipated great wave of consolidation in the U.S. banking industry will finally arrive in 2025 remains to be seen, but the conditions for bank mergers are more favorable now than they have been in years, say attorneys at Skadden.

  • Series

    Adapting To Private Practice: From SEC To BigLaw

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    As I adjusted to the multifaceted workflow of a BigLaw firm after leaving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, working side by side with new colleagues on complex matters proved the fastest way to build a deep rapport and demonstrate my value, says Jennifer Lee at Jenner & Block.

  • China High Court Ruling Could Encourage Antitrust Litigation

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    Practitioners defending U.S. companies in China should take note of a Chinese Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs can file suits based on either where the alleged action, or where the result of such action, occurred — which will promote civil litigation by minimizing procedural battles over forum selection, says Yang Yang at Leaqual Law Firm.

  • Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession

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    For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.

  • 4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

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    This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

  • A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing

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    U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.

  • Preparing For Disruptions To Life Sciences Supply Chains

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    Life sciences companies must assess how new and escalating tariffs — combined with other restrictions on cross-border activity singling out pharmaceutical products and medical devices — will affect supply chains, and they should proactively prepare for antitrust and foreign direct investment regulatory review processes, say attorneys at Weil.

  • Mastering The Fundamentals Of Life Sciences Due Diligence

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    As life sciences transactions continue to gain tremendous momentum, companies participating in these transactions must conduct effective and strategic regulatory due diligence, which involves extensive amounts of information and varies by manifold factors, says Anna Zhao at GunnerCooke.

  • A Close-Up Look At DOJ's Challenge To HPE-Juniper Deal

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    The outcome of the Justice Department's challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise's proposed $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks will likely hinge on several key issues, including market dynamics and shares, internal documents, and questions about innovation and customer harm, say attorneys at McDermott.

  • 5 Merger Deal Considerations In Light Of The New HSR Rules

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    Now that the new Hart-Scott-Rodino Act rules are in effect, current priorities include earlier preparation for merging parties, certain confidentiality covenants, and key elements of letters of intent and term sheets, say attorneys at Fried Frank.

  • What FERC Scrutiny Of Directors, Assets Means For Investors

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    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently paid dramatically increased attention to appointments of power company directors by investors, and ownership of vertical assets that provide inputs for electric power production and sale — so investors in FERC-regulated entities should be paying more attention to these matters as well, say attorneys at Day Pitney.

  • Opinion

    Antitrust Analysis In Iowa Pathologist Case Misses The Mark

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    An Iowa federal court erred in its recent decision in Goldfinch Laboratory v. Iowa Pathology Associates by focusing exclusively on market impacts and sidestepping key questions that should be central to antitrust standing analysis, says Daniel Graulich at Baker McKenzie.

  • Anticipating Calif. Oversight Of PE Participation In Healthcare

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    A new bill recently introduced in the California Senate revives last year's attempt to increase oversight of healthcare transactions involving private equity groups and hedge funds, meaning that attorneys may soon need to assess the compliance status of existing management relationships and consider modifying contract terms, says Andrew Demetriou at Husch Blackwell.

  • When Reincorporation Out Of Del. Isn't A Good Idea

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    While recent high-profile corporate moves out of Delaware have prompted discussion about the benefits of incorporation elsewhere, for many, remaining in the First State may be the right decision due to its deep body of business law, tradition of nonjury trials and other factors, say attorneys at Goodwin.

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