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Latest News in Private Equity

  • June 10, 2026

    Altria, Juul Can't Pause 'Stale' Antitrust Case For Appeal

    A California federal judge on Wednesday rejected a bid by Altria and Juul to pause antitrust litigation over Altria's past investment in the e-cigarette maker while they appeal the court's grant of certification to classes of direct and indirect Juul purchasers, saying the case is getting "old and stale."

  • June 10, 2026

    PowerSchool Data Breach Ruling Underscores PE Liability

    The recent California federal court decision in PowerSchool, where Bain Capital was unable to dismiss claims relating to a data breach based in part on Bain's preinvestment activities, is an important addition to the line of cases addressing investor liability for acts of a portfolio company, says Mark Kelley at MoloLamken.

  • June 10, 2026

    Goodwin, Covington Lead Parabilis' $670M Upsized IPO

    Venture-backed biotechnology firm Parabilis Medicines hit the public markets Wednesday after raising $670 million in its upsized initial public offering.

  • June 10, 2026

    Warren Asks SEC To Delay SpaceX IPO Over 'Troubling' Risks

    U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delay SpaceX's anticipated $75 billion initial public offering until steps are taken to protect investors and market integrity, expressing concerns that the company's books contain "troubling gaps," and the IPO poses "unique and precedent-setting" risk.

  • June 10, 2026

    5 Firms Guide AI Startup Robseek's $1B SPAC Merger

    Robseek Intelligence Inc. has agreed to go public through a merger with blank-check company QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp. in a deal valuing the AI company at about $1 billion pre-money equity, with five law firms advising across the U.S., China and offshore jurisdictions. 

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Private Equity

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  • TRANSACTIONS
  • Private equity deals valued at $50MM or more
  • Venture capital investments of $25MM or more
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