Category Archives: Mergers & Acquistions
Unclaimed Property in M&A Transactions: The Potential for an Unwelcome Surprise
Jonathan I. Lessner, Marc J. Musyl, and Sarah Niemiec Seedig of Greenberg Traurig, LLP recently had an article about M&A Transactions published in The National Law Review: As the economy continues to recover, an increase in M&A activity is expected. A target company’s historical compliance with unclaimed property laws is an important, but often overlooked, area for due diligence in …
Unclaimed Property in M&A Transactions: The Potential for an Unwelcome Surprise
The National Law Review recently published an article written by Jonathan I. Lessner, Marc J. Musyl, and Sarah Niemiec Seedig of Greenberg Traurig, LLP regarding M&A Transactions: As the economy continues to recover, an increase in M&A activity is expected. A target company’s historical compliance with unclaimed property laws is an important, but often overlooked, area for due diligence in M&A …
Transformation. Repositioning. Adjustment.
The National Law Review recently published an article by Lisa L. Mueller of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP regarding the 2012 China (Suzhou) Service Outsourcing Innovation Development and Investment Promotion Summit: Transformation. Repositioning. Adjustment. Service + Innovation = Jobs. These were the keys from today’s 2012 China (Suzhou) Service Outsourcing Innovation Development and Investment Promotion Summit in Suzhou, China. The summit was attended by …
13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China – Day 2
Recently an article by Lisa L. Mueller of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP regarding the 13th Great-Idea China Delegation appeared in The National Law Review: We woke up to a bright, beautiful and warm morning in Shanghai. The nice weather was greatly appreciated as the Delegation was up and out early, traveling to the Shanghai Pudong Software Park (Park). …
Opening of the 13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation to China
The National Law Review recently published an article by Lisa L. Mueller of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP regarding The New Industrial Delegation to China: Today was the first day of the 13th Great-Idea China Sourcing & New Industrial Delegation (Delegation). The first stop: Shanghai. Because this was my first time to China, I really did not know what to …
European Commission Considers Taking Over Cartel Investigations to Prevent Exploitation of German Law Loophole
Recently The National Law Review published an article by Martina Maier and Philipp Werner of McDermott Will & Emery regarding the European Commissions Investigation of a German Law Loophole: Under German law, companies may escape cartel fines by undertaking an internal restructuring. The German competition authority has indicated a willingness to reallocate such cases to the European Commission, which can impose a fine …
FERC Decides to Retain Existing Merger Review Policies
The National Law Review recently published an article by Daniel E. Hemli and Jacqueline R. Java of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP regarding a recent FERC Decision on Merger Reviews: On February 16, 2012, FERC issued an order (February 16 Order) reaffirming its existing merger review policies under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and its current framework for analyzing requests …
The Top Five Intellectual Property Traps in M&A Transactions
Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by Carey C. Jordan of McDermott Will & Emery regarding intellectual rights in M&A transactions: In M&A transactions, many lawyers assume that intellectual property (IP) rights will automatically transfer with the purchase and that IP issues can be cured by general representations and warranties. While getting strong representations …
The Top Five Tax Traps in M&A Transactions
Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by Jeffrey C. Wagner and Daniel N. Zucker of McDermott Will & Emery regarding tax consequences of acquisition and disposition transactions: The tax consequences of acquisition and disposition transactions can dramatically impact deal value. Often the potential tax issues can be resolved in a manner that is consistent with the intention of the parties …
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