Navigation “Armed with extensive financial analysis and a deep understanding of the industries they target, activists are increasingly likely to make the case that breaking up or selling off certain divisions or subsidiaries would create more value for shareholders,” Vinson & Elkins told clients.
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MDL Judge's Orders Should Spur New Rule Calling for the Early Vetting of Claims
Some lawyers have found that they can gain an advantage in an MDL by stockpiling claims, regardless of their individual merits. In recent years, this gamesmanship has become a huge problem.
How I Made Partner: 'Take Complete Ownership of Your Deals From Day One,' Says Brad King of Sullivan & Cromwell
“This means thinking ahead and trying to understand the big picture, being proactive rather than reactive and coming up with solutions rather than just identifying problems.”
Tenth Circuit Warns Against Ignoring Procedural Rules in Declining to Reach the Merits of a Criminal Appeal
A recent Tenth Circuit opinion underscores the procedural requirements to preserve issues for review in both the trial court and on appeal.
9th Circuit Judge Traces the History of Dissent
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