MAC Cup II Incites Enthusiasm, Competitive Drive as Students Tackle High-Stakes Negotiation
This year, the innovative law student M&A negotiation competition is bringing its hands-on opportunities to develop transactional skills to more students.
Business Law Today: November 22024
Articles and Features
It’s All About the Bottom Line—Or Is It? Noneconomic Issues in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy professionals know insolvency situations often involve concerns beyond financial recovery, raising questions about corporate responsibility.
Crafting Effective Privilege Logs for Legal Success
Understanding different types of privilege logs and best practices can help attorneys create effective, compliant logs that facilitate smooth litigation.
Beware of the Confidentiality Provision in a Target’s Material Agreements
The dispute over disclosure of confidential agreement terms in AriZona Beverages USA v. Evercore highlights the importance of sell-side diligence.
Beyond the Search Bar: Generative AI’s Section 230 Tightrope Walk
As generative AI is incorporated into search engines, will section 230 immunity apply? The answer will have major ramifications for platforms and consumers.
The Perils of the Busted Cross-Reference
When a contract references nonexistent provisions, Labyrinth, Inc. v. Urich shows that the consequences can be significant. Simple best practices can help.
Key 2024 Decisions Relevant to the Model Business Corporation Act
Notable Delaware decisions relevant to the MBCA in 2024 addressed validity of governance provisions in agreements and requirements for merger approvals.
Understanding Officer Exculpation Under the MBCA Amendments
The Model Business Corporation Act now permits articles of incorporation to limit monetary liability for certain officers in a similar manner to directors.
Avoiding Personal Liability for Entity-Specific Contracts
A recent case highlights those signing contracts in a corporate capacity must be careful to avoid unwittingly committing themselves to personal liability.
Months-in-Brief
November 2024 in Brief: Business Regulation & Regulated Industries
Month-in-Brief update: CFPB Sued over FDCPA Advisory Opinion; Litigation on Constitutionality of Federal Horseracing Act Before Supreme Court; and more.
November 2024 in Brief: Corporations, LLCs & Partnerships
Month-in-Brief update: Del. Chancery Court Rejects Applying Supermajority Stockholder Charter Vote to Reincorporation of Delaware Corporation to Nevada.
November 2024 in Brief: Mergers & Acquisitions
Month-in-Brief update: Del. Chancery Court Holds Directors Didn’t Breach Fiduciary Duties by Approving Cash-Out Merger That Rendered Common Stock Valueless.
November 2024 in Brief: Securities Law
Month-in-Brief update: SEC Dealer Rule Vacated by Federal Court, FASB Adopts Accounting Standard on Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, and more.