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May 2017

Skadden Discusses Third-Party Litigation Funding

By Jason D. Russell, Hillary A. Hamilton, and Matthew E. Delgado, May 2, 2017 by Jeff Himelson

The use of third-party litigation financing — generally defined as the funding of litigation activities by entities other than the parties themselves, their insurers or their counsel — continues to increase in the United States. One recent survey showed that …

How Shareholder Approval Rules Affect the Forms of Mergers

By Audra Boone, Brian Broughman and Antonio Macias May 1, 2017 by renholding

While all acquisitions require approval from target shareholders, the necessary level of shareholder support varies across jurisdictions and deal structures.  Some transactions can be approved by a simple majority of target shareholders, while others require super-majority approval.  In our paper, …

Paul Weiss Offers Lessons Learned from the OCC Review of Wells Fargo Sales Practices

By Brad S. Karp, Susanna M. Buergel, Roberto J. Gonzalez and Vikas Desai May 1, 2017 by Jeff Himelson

On April 19, 2017, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) released its “Lessons Learned Review of Supervision of Sales Practices at Wells Fargo.”[i] The report results from Comptroller Thomas Curry’s directive for an “independent review” of the …

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Exxon Shareholders Approve Climate Impact Report
May 31, 2017
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Irish Bank IPO Pits Politics Against Pragmatism
May 31, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Delaware Chancery Appraises PetSmart at Deal Price
May 31, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Arconic Resolves Proxy Spat With Delaware Reincorporation
May 31, 2017
Virtual Currencies Pose Thorny Regulatory Issues
May 31, 2017
Cleary M&A Watch
Obama Keeps Promise to Be Tough Trustbuster
May 29, 2017
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Environmental Crime Prosecutions Down
May 29, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court to Define States’ Securities Case Role
May 29, 2017
CFA Institute
Financial Reporting Better and Easier with XBLR
May 29, 2017
D&O Diary
SEC Enforcement Gets Mid-Year Review
May 25, 2017
Bloomberg
DC Circuit Talks SEC Administrative Law Judges
May 25, 2017
PubCo @ Cooley
It Pays to Challenge SEC over Non-GAAP Financial Measures
May 25, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Ninth Circuit Expands Tolling Rules for Class Actions
May 25, 2017
CFA Institute
CHOICE Act May Squelch Shareholder Proposals
May 25, 2017
D&O Diary
Is Delaware Deal Litigation Done?
May 24, 2017
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SEC Sues Over Insider Trading on Government Secrets
May 24, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
SEC Puts Certain ALJ Cases on Hold Pending Possible Appeal
May 24, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Accounting Board Mulls Auditor’s Report Revamp
May 24, 2017
Akin Gump's Deal Diary
Supreme Court Narrows Reach of Patent Venue Law
May 24, 2017
Dodd-Frank Rollback Impact Will Be Small
May 23, 2017
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Ukrainian Hacker Gets Prison in U.S. Insider Trading Case
May 23, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Muni Bond Fraud Case Nails NY Town Supervisor
May 23, 2017
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Fake News Hits the SEC
May 23, 2017
CFA Institute
Investing for Long Term Survives Quarterly Reports in UK
May 23, 2017
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Do Boards Need More Than One Insider?
May 22, 2017
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Institutional Investors Give Speaker Ryan an Earful on CHOICE Act
May 22, 2017
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New York Non-Profits Get Governance Rules Reset
May 22, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Study Weighs Impact of Corporate Gadflies on Shareholder Proposals
May 22, 2017
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Does It Pay to Invest Based on Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors?
May 22, 2017
D&O Diary
Private Companies Need D&O Insurance, Too
May 21, 2017
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FINRA Mulls Merging Enforcement Branches
May 21, 2017
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Corporate Governance as Moral Psychology
May 21, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
CFTC Swap Capital-Rule Comments Pour In
May 21, 2017
Business Law Prof Blog
Fiduciary Duties Are Owed to — Whom?
May 21, 2017
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Cooperman, Omega Settle Insider Trading Charges
May 18, 2017
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Another Corruption Scandal Hits Brazil
May 18, 2017
Truth on the Market
Internet Conduct Rule Must Die
May 18, 2017
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Supreme Court May Weigh Weapon for Firms Sued Abroad
May 18, 2017
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Is It Time for a U.S. Venture Market?
May 18, 2017
Reuters
Special Counsel Will Probe Trump-Russia Ties
May 17, 2017
D&O Diary
Thoughts on Who Is Winning Class Action War
May 17, 2017
Cooley M&A
Newly Public Companies May Need Unpopular Defenses
May 17, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Class Action Certified Over How Funds Were Marketed
May 17, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Will Pay Ratio Disclosure Hurt U.S. Competition?
May 17, 2017
D&O Diary
When Insurance Policies and Intent Diverge
May 16, 2017
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Why People Persist in Risky Trading
May 16, 2017
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Pitfalls of the New Revenue Recognition Standard
May 16, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
RetailMeNot Deal Offers Case Study in Post-Trulia Practice
May 16, 2017
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Did Harvard Shareholder Rights Project Improve Companies?
May 16, 2017
D&O Diary
CHOICE Act’s Impact on Disclosure and Corporate Governance
May 15, 2017
Highlights from General Counsel Summit
May 15, 2017
Orrick's Securities Litigation Blog
What to Watch for From New SEC Chairman
May 15, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Experts Give Deregulation Plans a Rough Reception
May 15, 2017
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Will Labor Department Keep a Close Eye on ESOPs?
May 15, 2017
Olshan Securities Law Blog
Small Companies’ Simpler Path to Going Public
May 14, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
What’s Up with IPO Drought?
May 14, 2017
Davis Polk Fin-Reg Reform
Letters to Treasury Secretary Yield Choice Nuggets
May 14, 2017
Business Law Prof Blog
When Men’s Emotions Skew Their Judgment
May 14, 2017
Appraisal Rights Litigation Blog
Cayman Islands Gets Into Appraisal Game
May 14, 2017
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Five Reminders for Reporting Annual Meeting Results
May 11, 2017
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Whither Delaware on Duties of Corporate Officers?
May 11, 2017
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Labor Dept. Ruling Simplifies Fiduciary Rule Compliance
May 11, 2017
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Does Bar Exam Put Business Clients at Risk?
May 11, 2017
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Here’s the Deal with the American Healthcare Act
May 11, 2017
Dealbook
Time May Regret Going It Alone
May 10, 2017
D&O Diary
Supreme Court May Review Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine
May 10, 2017
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Sen. Warren Aide in Running for SEC Commissioner
May 10, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Deloitte Urges SEC to Clarify Auditor Role in XBRL Data
May 10, 2017
PubCo @ Cooley
New Non-GAAP Financial Measure: “Other Key Operating Metrics”
May 9, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Apple First With Conflict Minerals Report 2.0
May 9, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Proxy Access Is Hot Topic of Shareholder Proposal No-Action Letters
May 9, 2017
CFA Institute
An Assessment of Dual Class Shares in Brazil
May 9, 2017
Business Law Prof Blog
More Women Leaders Can Mean Less Incompetence
May 9, 2017
Dealbook
Sinclair Pays Rich Premium to Challenge Fox
May 8, 2017
Delaware Business Litigation Report
Delaware Chancery Explains Abry Partners Doctrine
May 8, 2017
D&O Diary
Is Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funding Coming?
May 8, 2017
pubco@cooley
Does a Long-Term View Really Pay Off?
May 8, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
SEC Releases Quarterly Statistics on Private Funds
May 8, 2017
Reuters
Sinclair Broadcast Nears Deal for Tribune Media
May 7, 2017
D&O Diary
Two Eye-Popping Securities Class Actions
May 7, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
SEC’s Top Accountant Fears Delay of Credit Losses Standard
May 7, 2017
Associated Press
Anthem Asks Supreme Court to Review Blocked Cigna Deal
May 7, 2017
Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Delaware Chancery Enforces Ex-Directors’ Fee Advancement Rights
May 7, 2017
Dealbook
Ex-Jefferies Trader Case Looms Over Nomura Three
May 4, 2017
Reuters
Tech Monopolies Crowding Out Little Guys
May 4, 2017
Delaware Business Litigation Report
Delaware Chancery Discusses Stock Sales to “Known Looters”
May 4, 2017
D&O Diary
Insurers on Hook for Bear Stearns Settlements
May 4, 2017
Cleary M&A Watch
Wells Fargo Comes Clean on Sales Practices
May 3, 2017
D&O Discourse
Who’s Winning Securities Class Action War?
May 3, 2017
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Senators Slam SEC’s No-Action Policy on Conflict Minerals
May 3, 2017
Professor Bainbridge
Equal Access to Information Is No Basis for Insider Trading Law
May 3, 2017
Davis Polk Briefing
Spending Bill Blocks SEC on Political Contribution Disclosure
May 3, 2017
Cleary M&A Watch
How to Share With Auditors Without Waiving Privileges
May 2, 2017
Truth on the Market
Pushback on Tim Wu’s View of Web Rules
May 2, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
Wyoming Finally Mulls Investment Adviser Rules
May 2, 2017
Deal Lawyers.com
Institutional Investors Often OK With Golden Parachutes
May 2, 2017
CFA Institute
Investors Weathering Uncertainty Over Labor Department Fiduciary Rule
May 2, 2017
D&O Diary
Which Whistleblowers Can Claim Retaliation Protection?
May 1, 2017
Jim Hamilton's World
SEC Will Review BATS Bitcoin Rule Rejection
May 1, 2017
Harvard Business Review
For CEOs, Fewer Awards Mean More Acquisitions
May 1, 2017
CFA Institute
The Implications of Evolving Audit Services
May 1, 2017
Business Law Prof Blog
Has Prosecuting Insider Trading Gone Too Far?
May 1, 2017

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