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McNees expands pro bono activites
In support of its communities and small businesses, McNees is pleased to announce the expansion of its pro bono efforts. This is in addition to McNees’ existing pro bono commitments.
Read MoreClifford Chance advises on tax equity bridge loan for Amadeus wind project
Clifford Chance announces that it represented Commerzbank AG, New York Branch in connection with the tax equity bridge financing of the 250 MW Amadeus wind farm project to be constructed in Kent, Fisher and Stonewall Counties in the US state of Texas. The projects will be developed by a subsidiary of BayWa AG and will utilize GE wind turbines.
Read MoreFTI Consulting releases 2020 survey of U.S. loan market
FTI Consulting, Inc. releases the findings of its 2020 U.S. Loan Market Survey, which provides a glimpse into bank and non-bank lenders’ views against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and oil market price disruptions.
Read MoreWeil wins dismissal of stockholder derivative action against lululemon regarding CEO misconduct
April 2, 2020, Weil won a decisive victory for the Board of Directors of global retailer lululemon athletica inc. in a stockholder derivative complaint alleging that the company’s former CEO – in plaintiff’s words – “created a toxic culture at lululemon and engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and sexual favoritism while CEO.” The Delaware Court of Chancery’s 39-page opinion granted the Board’s motion to dismiss the action in its entirety.
Read MoreMcGuireWoods launches LIBOR Transition Blog to track regulatory and market developments
With the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) expected to be discontinued at the end of 2021, McGuireWoods launches the LIBOR Transition Blog to track key regulatory and market developments and monitor potential replacement rates.
Read MoreDevin S. Sikes of Akin Gump is appointed to US Roster for NAFTA Chapter 19 Disputes
Akin Gump international trade counsel Devin S. Sikes his been named to the U.S. roster for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 disputes. His appointment runs from April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, and he is eligible for reappointment.
Read MoreUSPTO announces extensions for some patent and trademark deadlines
The USPTO announces that it is exercising its authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to extend certain patent- and trademark-related filing and fee deadlines by 30 days from the initial date it was due if the deadline falls between, and inclusive of both, March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020, provided that the filing is accompanied by a statement the delay was due to the COVID-19 outbreak due to certain reasons set forth in the USPTO notice.
Read MoreBurns & Levinson LLP elevates attorneys Andrea Dunbar and Alex Khalarian tob partnership
Burns & Levinson LLP has elevated two attorneys, Andrea Dunbar and Alex Khalarian, to the firm's partnership effective April 1.
Read MoreMichael Sandnes joins EisnerAmper as Director in Financial Advisory Services Group
EisnerAmper LLP announces that Michael Sandnes has joined the firm as a director in the Financial Advisory Services (FAS) Group.
Read MoreClifford Chance adds private funds partner David Goldstein
Clifford Chance announces that David A. Goldstein has joined the Firm's Private Funds Group as a partner in New York. His practice focuses on the establishment and representation of private investment funds, including both domestic and international private equity and hedge funds. Goldstein joins from DLA Piper, where he has served as global co-head and national co-head of its Investment Funds practice.
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