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Mergers & Acquisitions

Technology in M&A Practice: Helping Lawyers Distill the Signals from the Noise
3 Min Read
January 14, 2025

Technology in M&A Practice: Helping Lawyers Distill the Signals from the Noise

By: W Ian Palm, Scott Jablonski, Steve Obenski, Daniel Rosenberg
In the fast-paced world of modern law, new technology is constantly emerging, vying for our attention both professionally and personally. From breakthrough software to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, we are inundated with news of innovation. This was not always the case. A decade ago there were only a few dozen legal technology providers. Today... Read more »

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Using Contractual Frameworks to Comply with US Forced Labor Regulations

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

How FinCEN Stole Christmas: The Corporate Transparency Act, Year 1

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

10 Tips for Board Meeting Minutes: The Year in Governance
4 Min Read
January 13, 2025

10 Tips for Board Meeting Minutes: The Year in Governance

By: Mary A. Francis, Paul T Chryssikos, Tina V. John, Alex G. Romain
This is the first installment in the Year in Governance Series from the In-House Subcommittee of the ABA Business Law Section’s Corporate Governance Committee. Each month, the series will share key tips on a different corporate governance topic. To get involved in the Corporate Governance Committee, please visit the committee’s webpage. “As Chair of the... Read more »

Mergers & Acquisitions

International Business Law

Key Considerations in Indirect Acquisitions of Indian Companies

Business of Law

Dear Alex: Avoiding Microaggressions and Respecting Privacy

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Key 2024 Decisions Relevant to the Model Business Corporation Act
20 Min Read
November 15, 2024

Key 2024 Decisions Relevant to the Model Business Corporation Act

By: Stanley Keller
This article describes recent Delaware decisions that are relevant to the Model Business Corporation Act (the “MBCA”). These include several decisions addressing (i) the validity of governance provisions in agreements and (ii) the requirements for board of directors and stockholder approvals of merger agreements. In addition, this article describes legislation recently enacted in Delaware dealing... Read more »

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Perils of the Busted Cross-Reference

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Beyond the Search Bar: Generative AI’s Section 230 Tightrope Walk

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 How FinCEN Stole Christmas: The Corporate Transparency Act, Year 1

Tapping Core Business Skills to Advance the Rule of Law: A Conversation with LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation President Ian McDougall

10 Tips for Board Meeting Minutes: The Year in Governance

How IP Diligence Helps Corporate Lawyers Close the Life Sciences Deal

Avoiding Personal Liability for Entity-Specific Contracts

The Perils of the Busted Cross-Reference

Crafting Effective Privilege Logs for Legal Success

Covenants Not to Compete: The Current State of Delaware Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Technology in M&A Practice: Helping Lawyers Distill the Signals from the Noise

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Using Contractual Frameworks to Comply with US Forced Labor Regulations

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

How FinCEN Stole Christmas: The Corporate Transparency Act, Year 1

Mergers & Acquisitions

Vacation Pay on Incentive Compensation: A Hidden Liability in Canadian M&A

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

‘Junk Fee’ Revolution Continues: FTC Prohibits ‘Junk Fees’ in Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries

Business of Law

Tapping Core Business Skills to Advance the Rule of Law: A Conversation with LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation President Ian McDougall

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ethical Implications of the Use of Legal Technologies by Innovative M&A Lawyers, including Special Considerations for use of AI in M&A Transactions

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

CFPB's Designation of Large Digital Wallets Subject to Supervision: Game Changer or Much Ado About Nothing?

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

10 Tips for Board Meeting Minutes: The Year in Governance

Mergers & Acquisitions

International Business Law

Key Considerations in Indirect Acquisitions of Indian Companies

Business of Law

Dear Alex: Avoiding Microaggressions and Respecting Privacy

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Mergers & Acquisitions

How IP Diligence Helps Corporate Lawyers Close the Life Sciences Deal

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Business of Law

Insurance Strategies to Mitigate AI and Cyber Risks

Business of Law

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

How to Protect Your Law Firm’s Data in the Era of GenAI

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Mergers & Acquisitions

Avoiding Personal Liability for Entity-Specific Contracts

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

Understanding Officer Exculpation Under the MBCA Amendments

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Key 2024 Decisions Relevant to the Model Business Corporation Act

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Perils of the Busted Cross-Reference

Internet Law & Cybersecurity

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Beyond the Search Bar: Generative AI’s Section 230 Tightrope Walk

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Beware of the Confidentiality Provision in a Target’s Material Agreements

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Crafting Effective Privilege Logs for Legal Success

Bankruptcy & Finance

Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships

It’s All About the Bottom Line—Or Is It? Noneconomic Issues in Bankruptcy

Business of Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

MAC Cup II Incites Enthusiasm, Competitive Drive as Students Tackle High-Stakes M&A Negotiation

Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Business Regulation & Regulated Industries

Covenants Not to Compete: The Current State of Delaware Law
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When Can the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Be Invoked?
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A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: The Role of Due Diligence in Mitigating SPAC Litigation Risks IN-DEPTH
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A Cannabis Conflict of Law: Federal vs. State Law
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March 21, 2022
By: Amy J. Kellogg, Caitlin A. Anderson, Meg C. Michiels

A decade ago, the thought of legalized marijuana—even for medicinal purposes—was cutting edge and…

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The Corporate Transparency Act Will Change the Way You Practice IN-DEPTH
19 Min Read
February 9, 2022
By: Robert E. Ward

The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (the “CTA”) was enacted as part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry…

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