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Union Takes PE Fight to McCain

The SEIU, a longtime critic of the private equity industry, has taken issue with the Republican presidential candidate’s buyout ties

Poker for Dummies

The “put up or shut up” laws spreading throughout Europe are forcing suitors in the region to make their intentions known.

Track Changes

Activist investor The Children's Investment Fund is claiming victory in its proxy fight against railroad operator CSX Corp., although thanks to a recent court ruling, other activists could pay a severe cost.

K&L Gates Hires Fenwick Partner

Fred M. Greguras will join the Palo Alto office of legal firm K&L Gates from Fenwick & West.

Korean Prosecutors Reverse Lone Star Verdict

The Texas PE firm had its guilty verdict overturned, clearing charges that it had manipulated stock prices ahead of buying KEB.

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Poker for Dummies

European regulators have rolled up their sleeves in addressing broken deals with the increasingly popular 'put up or shut up' rule.

Defending M&A from the DOD

More than any other industry, federal regulators of defense sector deals can burst the bubble on a deal.

Evolve or Perish, for PE?

Emerging markets, sovereign wealth funds and debt availability are helping shape change in the private equity market, according to law firm Walkers.

Where's The Beef?

When JBS Swift SA unveiled three separate deals for rival packing companies, legislators began politicking regulators to block the acquisitions.

Track Changes

Activist shareholders were put on guard in June, after a ruling in U.S. District Court threatened to forever alter how hedge funds pursue investments and accumulate positions in target companies.

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