Private Equity

Expert Analysis

• 3rd-Party Releases Bring Chapter 11 Venue Considerations

  

  Courts are increasingly upholding involuntary releases of third parties and nondebtors in bankruptcy, including recently in the case of Millennium Lab Holdings. This means parties should consider several factors when picking a venue for a Chapter 11 filing, say Samuel Schwartz and Kristina Perez of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP.

• It’s Time For Law Firms To Start Talking About Gen Z

  

  Since the oldest members of Generation Z aren’t even finished with law school yet, law firm management is in a unique position to prepare for their entrance into the legal workforce, says Eliza Stoker of Major Lindsey & Africa.

• Shaping Health Care In America Through M&A And Innovation

  

  Research conducted by our firm explores two different kinds of health care transactions, shedding light on why they are occurring and areas where we expect to see future deals proliferate, say Mark Goran and Michael Dolan of Polsinelli PC.

• What To Expect From New Democratic Investigation Efforts

  

  The new Democratic House majority is expected to direct much of its attention to executive branch oversight and accountability. Companies and their legal counsel should be prepared for a dramatically changed collateral environment as investigations cover a wide range of topics, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

• Q&A

  Back To School: Yale's Linda Greenhouse Talks Journalism

  

  In this series featuring law school luminaries, Yale Law School lecturer and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse discusses her coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court, the conservatives' long game and trends in journalism.

• Opinion

  Celebrate Veterans By Improving Their Access To Justice

  

  Attorneys should think beyond the Veterans Day parades and use their time and talents to help the many veterans facing urgent legal issues, says Linda Klein of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC.

• Beware FCPA Risks When Courting Foreign Investment

  

  As the growth of foreign direct investments in the U.S. continues, companies and their employees should focus on the risk that they are interacting with “foreign officials” — as defined by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the courts — even if that interaction takes place entirely within the U.S., say attorneys with King & Spalding LLP.

• Opinion

  Time To Reclaim Wellness For All Lawyers

  

  The decision last month by Baker McKenzie’s global chairman to step down due to exhaustion indicates that the legal profession needs to mount a broader wellness effort to address long hours, high stress, frequent travel and the daily demands of practice, says Leesa Klepper, director of Thrivewell Coaching.

• The Challenge Iran Sanctions Pose For EU Operators

  

  On Nov. 5, the United States will reimpose economic sanctions that target Iran but will also impact many European companies. The interaction between U.S. and EU sanctions regimes will create novel legal issues and compliance challenges for European companies with ties to the U.S., say attorneys at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

• An In-Depth Guide To The Opportunity Zone Guidance: Part 2

  

  Last month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations for the new opportunity zone program. In the concluding part of this series, Marc Schultz of Snell & Wilmer LLP analyzes the guidance as it pertains to opportunity zone businesses and opportunity zone business property.