Competition

Extension Of The HSR Waiting Period Increases Acquirer Risk

Attorneys at K&L Gates look at the Federal Trade Commission's recent extension of the merger-review waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and its effect on pending transactions, broader public policy and the Biden-era M&A market.

4 Antitrust Risk Areas To Watch For Government Contractors

To plan for the increased likelihood of detection and stiff penalties for antitrust violations following the anticipated passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, compliance efforts should focus on joint bidding, dual distribution, legal certifications, and hiring and compensation, say Andre Geverola and Lori Taubman at Arnold & Porter.

What SEP Holders Can Take Away From UK's Apple Ruling

A U.K. court's recent decision in the standard essential patent dispute between Apple and Optis Cellular Technology provides encouragement for SEP owners litigating their portfolios in the U.K. and reaffirms the country's place as a patentee-friendly jurisdiction, says Tess Waldron at Powell Gilbert.

Girardi Scandal Provides Important Ethics Lessons

The litigation and media maelstrom following allegations that famed plaintiffs attorney Thomas Girardi and his law firm misappropriated clients' funds provides myriad ethics and professional responsibility lessons for practitioners, especially with regard to misconduct reporting and liability insurance, says Elizabeth Tuttle Newman at Frankfurt Kurnit.

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Embracing ESG: Jabil GC Talks Compliance Preparation

Tried-and-true compliance lessons from recent decades can be applied to companies’ environmental, social and governance efforts, especially with regard to employee training and consistent application of policies — two factors that can create a foundation for ESG criteria to flourish, says Robert Katz at Jabil.

Upshots Of Del. Holding On Appraisal Rights Waivers In M&A

The Delaware Supreme Court's recent Manti v. Authentix holding offers key takeaways clarifying the enforceability of the dual approach of appraisal waivers and drag-along rights, to keep common stockholders in check in a merger or stock sale, while also framing the contexts in which these waivers might not be enforceable, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

3 Ways CLOs Can Drive ESG Efforts

Chief legal officers are specially trained to see the legal industry's flaws, and they can leverage that perspective to push their companies toward effective environmental, social and governance engagement, says Mark Chandler at Stanford Law School.

How Law Firms Can Rethink Offices In A Post-Pandemic World

Based on their own firm's experiences, Kami Quinn and Adam Farra at Gilbert discuss strategies and unique legal industry considerations for law firms planning hybrid models of remote and in-office work in a post-COVID marketplace.

Shippers Face Risk Even From Voluntary GHG Reductions

As the global shipping industry prepares for mandates to cut maritime greenhouse gas emissions, some shippers are touting voluntary GHG reductions that exceed international requirements — but these efforts are not without potential legal and compliance risks, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn.

Takeaways From The Latest Proposed Competition Legislation

Maggie Crosswy and William MacLeod at Kelley Drye examine over 30 bills before the House and Senate that would alter the U.S. competition and consumer protection landscape, explaining what they propose, where they stand and why they matter.

Will Kanter Transform Cartel Enforcement?

The Biden administration is expected to take an assertive posture on cartel enforcement, but its agenda will hinge on Jonathan Kanter, its nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, who is viewed as a transformational figure in antitrust policy as he heads to his Oct. 6 Senate confirmation hearing, say Richard Leveridge and Adam Farra at Gilbert.

When Antitrust's Consumer Welfare Standard And ESG Collide

The recent debate over antitrust law’s so-called consumer welfare standard means that — depending on how the principle is defined — company collaborations can be viewed as either pro- or anti-competitive, which is relevant for evaluating environmental, social and corporate governance agreements as climate issues take center stage in American and European policy, says Joshua Sherman at Charles River Associates.

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Embracing ESG: Baker Hughes CLO Talks Sustainability Team

For businesses focused on addressing environmental, social and governance considerations, a legal team that can coordinate sustainability efforts across the company can help to manage risk and compliance issues, anticipate and prepare for change, and identify new opportunities, says Regina Jones at Baker Hughes.

What Mainstreaming Of Litigation Finance Means For Industry

The rush of new capital and investors into the litigation funding space is expected to bring heightened competition on price and other key deal terms, but litigants will need to be more in tune with individual financiers' proclivities, says William Weisman at Therium Capital Management.

TM Rights Agreement Considerations After 2nd Circ. Ruling

By refusing to apply the "inherently suspect" antitrust framework in its recent 1-800 Contacts decision, the Second Circuit destabilized the landscape for companies entering into trademark rights agreements, so parties should bear in mind several important considerations when drafting and negotiating agreements, say Kimberly Culp and Alyssa Crooke at Fenwick.