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June 06, 2019 - Asia, Mergers + Acquisitions
Japan Is Tightening Regulations Applicable to Foreign Direct Investment in the Information and Communications Technology Sector
By: Mitsutoshi Uchida, Fumihiko Hori and Shotaro Maruyama
On May 27, 2019, the Japanese government published amended rules that aim to tighten the regulatory requirements applicable to foreign direct investment ( tai nai chokusetsu toshi or FDI) under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan ( gaitame ho , or
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January 16, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Mergers + Acquisitions
Key M&A Trends for 2019
By: Michael G. O'Bryan, Lauren C. Bellerjeau, Anthony J. Carbone, Charles C. Comey, Patrick D. Huard, Mike Krigbaum, Bernie J. Pistillo and Christina Golden Ademola
Despite increasing political tensions and evolving trade policies, the U.S. M&A market in 2018 enjoyed its second-best total deal value ever, according to Mergermarket. Activity through the first three quarters appeared poised for a new record, before slowing in the final quarter as stock
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November 09, 2018 - Financings, Fintech, Mergers + Acquisitions
First SEC Enforcement Action Against Unregistered Digital Token Exchange
By: Alfredo B. D. Silva
Until yesterday, the enforcement actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the digital token space have primarily focused on the primary issuances of tokens. However, on November 8, 2018, the SEC announced in an order (the “Order”) that it had settled charges against
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October 17, 2018 - Mergers + Acquisitions
You’re Invited: 451 Research’s Tech M&A Summit
By: Patrick D. Huard
Be Morrison & Foerster’s guest at 451 Research’s Tech M&A Summit, an event that promises to help potential participants in the machine-learning acquisitions frenzy to navigate this emerging technology trend. Fueled by a motivation to unlock the value of big data, machine-learning companies are
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July 13, 2018 - Privacy + Data Security, Litigation, Mergers + Acquisitions
Five Key Legal Risks for Data-Centric Technology M&A
By: Stephanie Lynn Sharron and Erin M. Bosman
Companies acquiring or selling businesses that leverage data through technology face special challenges and risks. Focus and prioritization can assist both business principals and lawyers effectively manage these concerns. This article offers answers to five key questions toward achieving that end. Read the full
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June 19, 2018 - Blockchain, Financings, Fintech, Mergers + Acquisitions
The Journey from Security to Non-Security: SEC Director Comments on Mutability of Token Treatment
By: Spencer D. Klein, Alfredo B. D. Silva and Mark S. Wojciechowski
Many in the blockchain and cryptocurrency community were in a celebratory mood on June 14, 2018, following a landmark speech given by William Hinman, Director for the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Director Hinman’s remarks addressed,
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May 08, 2018 - Mergers + Acquisitions
After Broadcom/Qualcomm: Where Does Cross-Border M&A Go Now?
By: Robert S. Litt
The Trump administration’s recent blocking of Broadcom’s proposed $117 billion takeover bid of Qualcomm on the basis of national security concerns has created an atmosphere of increased uncertainty for future cross-border M&A deals. Morrison & Foerster’s Robert Townsend, co-chair of the Global M&A Group,
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March 10, 2017 - Mergers + Acquisitions
New Rules on Merger Control, Market Dominance, Damages Claims, and Cartel Fines
By: Andreas Grünwald, Jens Hackl and Julia Schwalm
On March 9, 2017, the German Federal Parliament passed the ninth amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition (ARC) ( Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen ). The amendment is expected to come into force in Q2/2017 and will substantially change German competition law. The reform
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February 02, 2017 - Mergers + Acquisitions
Chinese Interest High Despite Uncertainty
By: Charles C. Comey
How does China view the United States as an investment market under the new Administration? Despite United States withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and rumblings in Washington about tightening regulatory review on inbound investment and M&A from China, interest from China to invest/acquire
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Topic Archives: Mergers + Acquisitions

Japan Is Tightening Regulations Applicable to Foreign Direct Investment in the Information and Communications Technology Sector

By: Mitsutoshi Uchida, Fumihiko Hori and Shotaro Maruyama

Key M&A Trends for 2019

By: Michael G. O'Bryan, Lauren C. Bellerjeau, Anthony J. Carbone, Charles C. Comey, Patrick D. Huard, Mike Krigbaum, Bernie J. Pistillo and Christina Golden Ademola

First SEC Enforcement Action Against Unregistered Digital Token Exchange

By: Alfredo B. D. Silva

You’re Invited: 451 Research’s Tech M&A Summit

By: Patrick D. Huard

Five Key Legal Risks for Data-Centric Technology M&A

By: Stephanie Lynn Sharron and Erin M. Bosman

The Journey from Security to Non-Security: SEC Director Comments on Mutability of Token Treatment

By: Spencer D. Klein, Alfredo B. D. Silva and Mark S. Wojciechowski

After Broadcom/Qualcomm: Where Does Cross-Border M&A Go Now?

By: Robert S. Litt

New Rules on Merger Control, Market Dominance, Damages Claims, and Cartel Fines

By: Andreas Grünwald, Jens Hackl and Julia Schwalm

Chinese Interest High Despite Uncertainty

By: Charles C. Comey