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Today, data is a valuable asset for all organisations, not just ‘tech’ companies. Regardless of sector or geography, organisations are using an exponentially increasing amount of data from a variety of sources. These large datasets, if exploited...By: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice have changed two of their review processes. Earlier this week, the FTC and DOJ issued a joint statement reducing the...By: Foley Hoag LLP

Before the advent of COVID-19, nobody paid much attention to force majeure clauses in construction contracts. These clauses were often boilerplate provisions, tucked away in the general conditions part of the contract documents, barely on the radar...By: Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

The U.S. Renewable Energy Industry, including its construction market, like every sector of the economy, is being affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. A number of announcements have been made beginning mid-March imposing some local and state...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

COVID-19 has led to a new situation in Spain. But deals are still closing. Further to the national emergency declared in Spain on 14 March 2020, and subsequent lockdown of the country, one may think that the market has come to a complete stop and...By: White & Case LLP

While this coronavirus event grips the nation, contractors and subcontractors are asking whether this qualifies as a force majeure or changed condition event. We think it qualifies as both. When you bid and signed your contracts, if the force...By: Porter Hedges LLP

COVID-19 has undoubtedly upended the world, including the way we do business and the future of our economy. While our focus should continue to be on the health and safety of our families, friends, and communities, many in the right of way industry...By: Nossaman LLP

The abrupt halt to day-to-day operations over the last two weeks is forcing a series of unwelcome decisions on Massachusetts real estate developers. While many activities are sharply curtailed, including construction in Boston and other...By: Pierce Atwood LLP

Dividend Timetable Revisions - On 25 March 2020, the LSE published Market Notice N07/20 which provides issuers with guidance in relation to payment dates under the 2020 Dividend Procedure timetable. This was in response to market conditions and...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

On December 4, 2019, Skadden hosted a discussion with Sir Marcus Smith QC, a Justice of the High Court and a chair of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal). Sir Marcus has presided over leading cases in the U.K. on antitrust damages claims —...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP