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The UK's departure from the EU on 31 January has initiated an 11 month transition period, during which the application of EU competition law in the UK will remain largely unchanged.  Thus the EU rules governing mergers will continue to apply during...By: Hogan Lovells

The profound impact of the measures being taken to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) is creating a host of issues for businesses and their employees. Legal concerns relate to corporate governance, disclosure, contracts,...By: White & Case LLP

COVID-19 AND THE "MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE" CLAUSES IN THE CONTRACTS OF SALE OF PARTICIPATIONS - As of March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic has spread to more than 120 countries around the world, taking on the character of a real pandemic according...By: Dentons

The myriad and rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are being felt across society—in the healthcare system, employment, politics and the economy. Those involved in corporate transactions should take note...By: Fenwick & West LLP

The unexpected emergence of the COVID-19 virus presents a wide range of new challenges and opportunities. The initial reaction of the syndicated market has been to pull back. In these times, private credit lenders act as ready sources of capital and...By: Proskauer Rose LLP

With the spread of coronavirus, many home buyers are living in a state of uncertainty. What happens if a contractor’s workers do not come to work due to the spread of the virus, and therefore cause delays in the delivery of an apartment from the...By: Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ,” and collectively the “Antitrust Agencies”) announced modified procedures related to Hart-Scott-Rodino...By: Goodwin

As a result of developments relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Premerger Notification Office (PNO) of the Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will implement a temporary e-filing system for Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR)...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Summer music festivals, “picnic at the pops,” live fireworks accompaniment, and other open-air performances keep musicians employed in warmer weather. This year, President Trump has declared a national emergency and limited international travel, and...By: Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

The past week brought two important developments in connection with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”). First, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which chairs CFIUS, released a long-awaited proposed rule to establish...By: Vinson & Elkins LLP