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In a new paper, Alternative Venture Capital: The New Unicorn Investors, professor Anat Alon-Beck explores the rise of alternative venture capital (AVC) investors and the ways in which these investors are affecting unicorn companies....By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

A number of legislative amendments concerning construction and real estate have been introduced with effect from February 7, 2021. The amendments make more specific the issues regarding the electronic registration of rights to immovable property and post-utilization (demolition) of buildings and structures....By: Dentons

As every new year begins, the idea of law firm merger grabs the attention of more than a few law firm leaders. Although the pandemic impacted the number of law firm mergers closed in 2020, all indications for 2021 suggests a strong merger season. It is no wonder as a well-constructed merger is an effective tactic to achieve strategic goals....By: Hayse LLC

U.S. merger notification thresholds decline for just the second time; take effect on March 4, 2021. The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced that the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") Act thresholds will decrease slightly in 2021. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the federal government before consummation. The lower thresholds take effect on March 4, and will remain in effect through early 2022....By: Jones Day

Going underground has reduced travel time, minimised obstacles and protected water reservoirs for thousands of years, with the oldest construction dating back to the 22nd Century BC at Babylonia. By their very nature, tunnels are dependent on geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions. Being constructed in soil-like material or hard rock, under the sea or inside aquifers in mountains, they are susceptible to geotechnical and construction risks which, if ignored, can result in fatalities,...By:...

Key Points - The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 requires parties that meet certain transaction size and other tests to file premerger notification forms with both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division. - The minimum transaction size test has decreased from $94 million to $92 million. The new size thresholds will apply to transactions consummated on or after March 4, 2021. - This is the first time since 2010 that the....

On February 2, 2021, the FTC published its annual changes to the thresholds for determining whether certain transactions must be reported to FTC and DOJ under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act before closing can occur....By: Polsinelli

On February 1, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revised jurisdictional thresholds for reporting transactions pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The new thresholds for HSR notification become effective on March 4, 2021....By: Dentons

Metros have been an integral part of cities since 1863, helping to reduce commuting costs and create an eco-friendlier environment. Despite being mainly underground excavations (tunnels and caverns), these necessitate deep excavations for the stations and entrances and are rarely risk and problem-free. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: FTI Consulting

Resolution 2103 of January 27, 2021, of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (“SIC”) sets the fees for merger control procedures that will apply during......By: Dentons