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Examining how lawyers, both in-house and outside, interact with boards of directors in times of challenge and crisis and trends in corporate law and board operations that affect companies.
By Jack Womack | October 11, 2022
The lawyers have left to set up an energy-focused boutique that will maintain a "best friends" arrangement with Orrick.
4 minute read
By Jack Womack | September 30, 2022
Earlier this week, Ince reached a settlement agreement with its former CEO and finance head, Adrian and John Biles.
2 minute read
By Jack Womack | September 28, 2022
Both sides were claiming close to £700,000 but have now agreed to walk away, drawing a line following the sudden departure of the two senior figures.
3 minute read
By Jack Womack | September 12, 2022
The leadership exits have been "expedited", according to people with knowledge of the situation.
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By Hugo Guzman | August 29, 2022
"It's incumbent on the big brands of the world to use their commercial cloud with suppliers, get them to take modern slavery seriously and get them to do something substantial," said Sean Selleck, a Baker and McKenzie partner.
5 minute read
By Christopher Niesche | August 17, 2022
Many expect that if there are more turbulent conditions, this will create work. But finding lawyers in Australia's tight legal market will continue to be a major challenge, they say.
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By Jack Womack | August 10, 2022
The firm is in the midst of a series of financial difficulties, and announced a further fund raise of £1.1 million earlier this week.
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By Jack Womack | August 9, 2022
Earlier this week, Law.com International reported that the listed law firm had delayed distribution to payments to its partners.
2 minute read
By Jack Womack | July 21, 2022
The firm is targeting savings as its net debt climbs.
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By Jack Womack | July 20, 2022
Mishcon de Reya managing partner James Libson discusses the firm's IPO plans and predicts a U.K. recession.
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By Chris O'Malley | February 21, 2024
The Planet Fitness board in September removed Chris Rondeau as CEO but said he would remain on the board. Rondeau now has resigned as director and sent the board a parting message lamenting the direction of the company.
5 minute read
Delaware Business Court Insider
By Molly DiBianca | February 21, 2024
In Cantor Fitzgerald v. Ainslie, the Delaware Supreme Court upheld the validity of a post-employment restriction in a limited partnership agreement. The decision overturned the ruling of the Delaware Court of Chancery invalidating a forfeiture-for-competition provision, which permitted the partnership to withhold distributions to partners who voluntarily withdrew from and then competed with the partnership.
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Delaware Business Court Insider
By Ellen Bardash | February 20, 2024
Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster said the doctrine of entire fairness applies and TripAdvisor shareholders have adequately pleaded a claim that a conversion would affect the value of their investments.
3 minute read
By Craig R. Tractenberg | February 20, 2024
A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) can protect against misappropriation and misuse of information.
5 minute read
By Ashleigh Taylor | February 14, 2024
The most salient element of the CTA for legal practitioners is the definition of the "company applicant" and the required disclosure that this individual is mandated to provide. Understanding and interpreting this definition thrusts law firms into a complex decision-making process, raising fundamental questions about their internal processes, the kind of personal information they are prepared to submit, and, most importantly, how they interact with their clients.
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Delaware Business Court Insider
By Nathaniel J. Stuhlmiller | February 14, 2024
In Grabski v. Andreessen, the Delaware Court of Chancery declined to dismiss fiduciary claims against officers and directors of Coinbase Global, Inc. who sold shares in a going-public transaction.
6 minute read
By Greg Andrews | February 12, 2024
A company spokesperson said Craig Morford is still the legal chief and hasn't retired, even though on Saturday he turned 65, the age that forced his two immediate predecessors into retirement.
2 minute read
By Steve Williams | February 12, 2024
Spin-offs are an attractive option for a public company looking to rationalize its portfolio and unlock shareholder value. At the same time, they are monster transactions that play out over a long timeline, all under strict tax rules that impact every step of the process. This article addresses what every GC should know when their Board starts talking about a spin-off.
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By Michael W. Peregrine | February 9, 2024
Major board take-aways from this year's Survey include (i) indications of a decline in the CLO's leadership - level role and influence, and (ii) increasing pressures on legal departments "to do more with less." Both are particularly relevant to the board's oversight responsibility – and of concern to the CLO.
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By Greg Andrews | February 9, 2024
Boards of directors will need to take a closer look at which directors are truly independent and ensure they negotiate pay packages, not just acquiesce.
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The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
Health Law Associate CT Shipman is seeking an associate to join our national longstanding health law practice. Candidates must have t...
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking two associates to expand our national commercial real estate lending practice. Candidates should have ...
Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
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