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Frequency of M&A disputes - Despite a slowdown in activity from the second half of 2018 caused by actual and anticipated geopolitical, economic and regulatory challenges, global M&A has enjoyed one of the strongest and longest periods of growth in...By: WilmerHale

On January 28, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revised thresholds for merger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. Parties to transactions that close on or after February 27, 2020 are subject to the revised...By: WilmerHale

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 10 Predictions for the Tech Industry in 2020 - Have you started to wonder what 2020 might bring for tech startups? The predictions in this AlleyWatch article may help you anticipate where...By: WilmerHale

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Some Founders are Raising Capital Outside of the VC World - Revenue-based financing is offering a creative solution to bridge the gap between venture capital financing and traditional...By: WilmerHale

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 5 Key Lessons on Building a Business That Super-Successful Female Founders Wished They’d Known When They Started - Starting a business can feel impossible, no matter what your prior...By: WilmerHale

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 4 Tips for Managing Organizational Change - Business leaders often push for institutional change as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors. However, according a McKinsey study,...By: WilmerHale

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Enforceable is Your Non-Compete Clause? Courts frequently hold non-compete clauses, that state that an individual cannot compete with a certain company in a designated geographical area...By: WilmerHale

As we alerted you in April, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) extended the deadline for its new pay data reporting requirement from May 31, 2019 to September 30, 2019. As a reminder, this new requirement mandates that, as part of...By: WilmerHale

With favorable macroeconomic conditions prevailing for much of 2018, high levels of cash among strategic acquirers and interest rates still at historically low levels (despite four interest rate hikes during the year), the number of reported M&A...By: WilmerHale

The venture capital market hit record levels in 2018, with robust increases in deal flow and financing sizes, coupled with soaring proceeds and a record-high median pre-money valuation. The $130.4 billion invested in the US venture capital ecosystem...By: WilmerHale