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After a number of controversial bills proposed from various industry groups over the last few years, the Tennessee construction community came together in 2020 to push through legislation intended to protect members of the construction industry. A cornerstone of that attempt was gaining lien priority – or at least parity – with construction lenders, further bolstering the trust fund statutes, and developing statutory stop work procedures in the event of non-payment......By: Bradley Arant Boult...

Deals are generally not blocked in Finland, and are reviewed mostly when in the defense and dual-use sectors - The Finnish government views foreign ownership positively as a catalyst for increasing internationalization and competitiveness. Deals are restricted only when they meet very specific criteria....By: White & Case LLP

India - Over the last decade, alternatives to traditional bank lending have emerged to service the debt requirements of Indian corporates. With Indian banks and non-bank companies facing stress (due to rising bad debt levels), Indian corporations are increasingly looking to tap into foreign debt sources....By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best practices for project documentation, the risks of unforseen site conditions, delays and lost productivity claims, and the design professional's standard of care - Strategies to address damage and claims - Tools to analyze, prepare for, and defend against claims for...

The French Foreign Investments Control regime has recently been reinforced following a reform of 2019, and other measures have been adopted in view of the COVID-19 pandemic - Since 2014, the scope of the French Foreign Investments Control regime has been substantially expanded. In May 2019, the so-called PACTE (Plan d'Action pour la Croissance et la Transformation des Entreprises) law strengthened the powers of French authorities in case of breach of the filing requirement or commitments...By:...

The Government of Alberta recently introduced the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill) in the Alberta Legislature. The Bill proposes, among other things, the introduction of prompt payment legislation and a formal adjudication process, following similar legislation from elsewhere in Canada, including Ontario and Saskatchewan....By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

In a recent settled administrative proceeding, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) imposed a $20 million fine and a cease-and-desist order on Andeavor LLC, a Texas energy company, in connection with a stock buyback program....By: Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Robinson+Cole’s Construction Group is pleased to bring you a recap of posts from our Construction Law Zone blog. As we continue to follow developments and trends in all areas of construction law and share our insights on issues important to the industry, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: Robinson & Cole LLP

While COVID-19 caused a dramatic slowdown to the deal-making boom of the last several years, we expect to see a resurgence in M&A activity in Canada and globally. Reuters reported that, "a deal frenzy in September led to a record third quarter with more than $1 trillion worth of transactions around the world, mostly focused on coronavirus-resilient sectors such as technology and healthcare."...By: Bennett Jones LLP

This year has seen its fair share of change, and the same is true for antitrust laws impacting the health care industry. During this webinar, Bricker health care attorney Jeremy Morris will discuss recent antitrust developments and risks associated with both horizontal and vertical mergers between health care providers. He will also explore how COVID-19 will influence merger activity in 2021....By: Bricker & Eckler LLP