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Strong 2019 US M&A Market Supports Optimism for 2020

Despite substantial political and economic turmoil, the U.S. M&A market remained strong in 2019. The fundamentals support optimism for 2020, though headwinds could dampen activity.
Stay Calm and Carry On: Strong 2019 US M&A Market Supports Optimism for 2020, Though Headwinds Persist

2019-20 Supreme Court Update

The Supreme Court’s 2019-20 term is receiving substantial attention for cases involving signature initiatives of President Donald Trump’s administration. But the Court also maintains an extensive docket directly relevant to the business community, including important disputes concerning workplace discrimination, challenges to agency enforcement, copyright law and stock-drop litigation.
2019-20 Supreme Court Update

CFIUS’ First Full Year Under FIRRMA

In 2020, we expect general continuity of practices surrounding Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, with an increased focus on China-related non-notified transactions; implementation of the final Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 regulations (effective February 13, 2020); and, likely most significantly, expanded mandatory CFIUS coverage via continuing export control reform.
CFIUS’ First Full Year Under FIRRMA

Positive Outlook for UK M&A and IPOs as New Decade Begins

As a new decade begins and the political situation in the U.K. begins to settle, market participants have several reasons for optimism regarding the outlook for M&A.
Optimism for UK M&A and IPOs as New Decade Begins
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