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• January 16, 2026

  Rail Regulator Tells UP, Norfolk Southern To Redo Merger Bid

  A rail regulator said Friday that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern still haven't shared crucial details or projected revenue and traffic numbers related to their proposed mega-merger, so their application must be rejected for now as "incomplete."

• January 16, 2026

  House Dems Press STB On $85B Railway Mega-Merger

  Congressional Democrats have urged the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to pressure the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads for greater clarity about their proposed merger, joining a chorus of left-leaning organizations that have sought to throw cold water on the $85 billion deal.

• January 16, 2026

  What Changed For Healthcare Transaction Law In 2025

  Though much of the legislation introduced last year to expand state scrutiny of healthcare transactions did not pass, investors should pay close attention to the overarching trends, which are likely to continue in this year's legislative sessions, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

• January 16, 2026

  Pinnacle Ch. 11 Buyer's Repair Pledge Enough For Sale OK

  A New York bankruptcy judge approved the $451 million sale of 93 properties in the Chapter 11 case of real estate entities affiliated with Pinnacle Group, saying the buyer's plan to invest $30 million in repairs and maintenance for the buildings is enough to adequately assure residents it will perform its management obligations.

• January 16, 2026

  7 Ways In-House Counsel May Unearth Red Flags In AI M&A

  In-house counsel and executives conducting M&A due diligence in the artificial intelligence arena can surface hidden liabilities and avoid problems or divestitures by adopting strategies in key areas, including intellectual property provenance and postclose risk management, say attorneys at Reed Smith.

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