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Latest News in Private Equity

  • November 04, 2026

    Fla. Jury Hears Suit Over Pact To Sell Mike Tyson-Brand THC

    A Florida state court trial commenced Wednesday in a dispute involving a company licensed to sell Mike Tyson-brand cannabis products, with former business partners telling jurors differing accounts on whether a valid agreement splitting ownership was formed. 

  • November 04, 2026

    How Groq-Nvidia Suit Tests Venture Capital Exit Math

    A recent Delaware Court of Chancery suit concerning Nvidia's acquihire of certain Groq employees highlights that when such deals are challenged, the economic dispute turns on reconciling technology, people, cash and continuing ownership rather than on the headline number, says Ben Dubin at VC Expert Services.

  • November 04, 2026

    Helen Of Troy Rejects $1.6B Empower Brands Buyout Offer

    Baker McKenzie-advised Helen of Troy said Wednesday it has rejected an unsolicited $1.6 billion buyout offer made public earlier in the day by Empower Brands, which is being represented by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. 

  • November 04, 2026

    Lender Says Del. Court Wrongly Voided $20M Loan Liens

    A lender urged the Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive its claim to $20.4 million in security interests tied to loans to collapsed technology company Bitwise Industries, saying a contract protected it even if the company's executives lacked authority to pledge real estate as collateral.

  • November 04, 2026

    Skadden, Paul Hastings Guide Dronamics' $500M SPAC Deal

    Paul Hastings LLP-advised autonomous aviation company Dronamics on Wednesday unveiled plans to go public by merging with special purpose acquisition company GP-Act III Acquisition Corp., led by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, in a deal that boasts an implied pro forma enterprise value of $500 million.

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