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Seventh Circuit Denies the Enforceability of Boeing’s Forum-Selection Bylaw, Reviving Derivative Suit
As discussed in a previous client alert (here), The Boeing Company (Boeing) has faced shareholder litigation arising from the fatal crashes of two 737 …
Commentaires de la réforme du droit des sûretés
« Réforme du droit des sûretés : des outils rénovés et modernisés au service du financement de …
Global M&A Outlook 2022: FOMO overcomes FOGO
New Year, New Laws: What You Need to Know as We Enter 2022
Over the past two years, developments in employment law have focused on COVID-19. But there are developments in other areas of employment law, especially …
Corporate Governance 2021 Year in Review (and a First Look at 2022)
2021 was a busy year for corporate governance matters, with new legislation passed early in the year and new enforcement priorities emerging under the …
The Statistics of Relists Over the Past Five Terms: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Litigation associate Ralph C. Mayrell co-authored a Scotusblog article titled “The Statistics of Relists Over the Past Five Terms: The More Things …
Supreme Court Abortion, Gun Rights Questions Speak Volumes
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored a Bloomberg Law op-ed titled “Supreme Court Abortion, Gun Rights Questions Speak Volumes” on Jan. 3, 2022. …
"City Council Adopts SoHo NoHo Rezoning Plan"
On Dec. 15, 2021, the City Council approved the City’s rezoning plan for the SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods. The Council’s action completed the …
SEC Proposes Changes to Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules and 10b5-1 Plans
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for comment two separate but related proposed rule amendments regarding share repurchases and …
FCPA Enforcement Appears Primed to Reemerge
Over the course of the year — and even dating back to his time on the campaign trail — President Biden and senior officials in his …
Creating Circuit Split, Fifth Circuit Rules District Court May Hear Constitutional Challenge to SEC Enforcement Action
On Dec. 13, 2021, an en banc panel of the Fifth Circuit held that the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) does not preclude federal district …
SEC Proposes Major Amendments to Money Market Fund Rules
On Dec. 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose amendments to certain rules governing money market funds under the …
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