Dodd-Frank M&A
FTC Speaks to Timing of Consent Orders
M&A The FTC recently spoke about the time it takes review a consent package after FTC staff and the parties formally submit a settlement package to the Director of the Bureau of Competition. According to the FTC it typically takes four weeks to review a consent package after staff and the parties formally submit the settlement […] Read more →
#MeToo Clauses Being Added to Merger Agreements
Employment, M&A, Public Companies and Securities Some merger agreements are starting to include representations and warranties regarding the absence of allegations of sexual harassment against senior officials. Some examples... Read more →
House Passes JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018
Broker-Dealer, Investment Advisers, M&A, Public Companies and Securities The United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018, which is often referred to as JOBS Act 3.0. The bill is comprised of 32... Read more →
SEC Proposed Interpretive Guidance for Investment Advisers: Implications for Private Equity
Investment Advisers, M&A The SEC’s recent proposed guidance for investment advisers has implications for private equity sponsors. Perhaps the most important part of the guidance for private equity... Read more →