Treatment of Employee Equity Awards in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
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Global tech M&A continues winning streak
M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year
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Negotiations on Carbon Credits Expected to Continue at COP27
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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for September 2022
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Investors eye rapid delivery business
M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk
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Biden Issues First-Ever Presidential Directive Defining National Security Factors for CFIUS to Consider in Evaluating Transactions
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IPEF Ministers Outline Negotiating Objectives, Setting Stage for Formal Negotiations
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2022 Drug Pricing Update: States Continue Legislative Push Even As Congress Passes Long Sought Changes
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Mexico Nationalizes Lithium; Sets Up State-Owned Company
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SEC Adopts Pay Versus Performance Disclosure Rules
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Aviation Arbitration Center with Global Reach Launches In The Hague
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US utilities M&A remains resilient in H1
M&A Explorer | Positive tailwinds such as the global shift to clean energy sources and the need to replenish infrastructure are driving dealmaking in the sector
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California Attorney General Bark Turns to Bite as First CCPA Settlement Includes Monetary Penalty
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PCAOB and Chinese Authorities Sign Agreement, Taking First Step Toward Complete Access for PCAOB to Inspect and Investigate Auditors in China and Hong Kong
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Reminder: Voluntary ISS Annual Benchmark Policy Survey Due by August 31st
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Immigration Reform: The Federal Reserve should adopt the 2019 Volcker Rule revisions as the standard for how foreign banks can engage in nonbanking activities within the United States
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Reality check: US M&A H1 2022
US deal activity saw an annual decrease in H1 of this year, but remains buoyant compared to pre-pandemic standards
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What’s next for US M&A?
Five factors that will shape dealmaking over the coming 12 months
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Notable decisions from Delaware courts
In the first half of 2022, Delaware courts issued several important decisions affecting M&A dealmaking
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Walking the tightrope of Russia sanctions
Buying an asset with operations in Russia remains permissible under sanctions laws, but any such process must be carefully considered
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SEC: The watchdog bares its teeth
The SEC has followed through on promises to increase enforcement
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Antitrust enforcement set to ramp up in H2
New appointments in both the FTC and DOJ signal greater enforcement action on the horizon—with buyout firms a particular target
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Real estate M&A defies downturn expectations in H1
Red-hot demand for warehouse space drove dealmaking in the sector in H1
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Retail M&A is out of favor for now, but quality consumer brands stand strong
Deal activity in consumer and retail decline as inflation worries hit confidence
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Big pharma firms return to the deal table in H1
Cash-rich pharma firms look set for a buying spree, as favorable biotech valuations and patent expirations incentivize dealmaking
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Technology value stays strong, despite public market woes
Dealmaking in the US technology sector flourished in H1, despite a much-publicized fall in stock market valuations
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Oil & gas dealmaking continues to ride high in H1
A desire to consolidate and take advantage of relatively buoyant commodity prices is driving deals
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TMT remains on top
Boosted by a few record-setting tech deals at the top end of the market, TMT continues to dominate US M&A value
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SPACs are overcoming expectations
After a series of rollercoaster years for the SPAC market, investors and sponsors are finding ways to improve deal integrity
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Private equity firms battle headwinds in H1
Despite facing economic and regulatory hurdles in H1, PE dealmaking remains resilient, and looks set to reach its second-highest value on record
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US M&A settles back down
Deal value in the first half of 2022 could not match the record-breaking level of activity in 2021
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New 1% Excise Tax on Stock Buybacks May Have Far-Reaching Consequences for Capital Markets, SPAC and M&A Transactions
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US Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit Vacates US Court of International Trade Decision That Would Have Let Customs Reject Declared Value Based on “First Sale” Rule or “Related-Party” Prices If Non-Market Economy “Influenced” Buyer or Seller
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Inflation Reduction Act Increases Funding for Energy Transition Projects in the US
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President Biden Signs CHIPS and Science Act into Law
