Attorneys Crossed Paths Frequently Powered By LawFuel -Boston, MA, September 4, 2019 – International law firm Sullivan & Worcester today announced that Angela Gomes has joined the Boston office as a partner in the Corporate practice. Angela, who moves to Sullivan from Skadden, focuses her practice on securities regulation and corporate finance, as well as mergers and … [Read more...]
Skadden Receives BTI ‘Most Innovative’ Law Firm Award
Skadden ranked in the top 2 percent of the Most Innovative Law Firms, according to BTI Consulting Group’s 2019 Legal Innovation and Technology Outlook. Based on interviews with hundreds of top legal decision makers in the U.S. at companies with $1 billion or more in revenue, the report identified firms that “embrace innovation and technology as vital drivers of business … [Read more...]
Skadden Mourns Passing of Partner Stu Finkelstein
Skadden mourns the passing of our partner and friend Stu Finkelstein. Stu was truly a friend to all and beloved by everyone who knew him. He was warm-hearted, good-humored and genuinely interested in others. Stu spent his entire career at Skadden, joining the firm after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School in 1985. His work advising corporate giants on the … [Read more...]
“Fairness of Director Awards Granted Under Market-Standard Equity Plans Comes Under Increased Scrutiny”
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Marc S. Gerber, Neil M. Leff, Regina Olshan, Erica Schohn, Joseph M. Yaffe, Alessandra K. Murata A Delaware court opinion issued late last week may subject equity grants to directors to increased judicial scrutiny (Calma v. Templeton, No. 9579-CB (Del. Ch. Apr. 30, 2015)). In Calma, the Chancery Court denied the defendant’s … [Read more...]
“European Commission Issues Merger Reform White Paper Regarding Minority Shareholdings and Member State Referrals”
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom - On July 9, 2014, the European Commission published its proposal (White Paper) outlining the approach it intends to adopt with respect to the application of the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) to the acquisition of minority shareholdings. The White Paper also sets out proposals to streamline the member state referral system under the EUMR, as … [Read more...]
Skaddens Make Deal Over Potential Legal Claim
Mega-law firm Skadden Arps has reached a settlement with regard to its representation of former hedge fund manager "Buddy" Fletcher Jr, who ran Fletcher International Ltd, which could have exposed Skaddens to legal claims. Fletcher's hedge funds are in bankruptcy liquidation and the settlement of $4.25 million removes Skaddens from the sights of the trustee charged with … [Read more...]
Skadden Arps Secures Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Computer Sciences Corporation
LawFuel.com - Best Law Firm Newswire & Marketing - Skadden secured the dismissal of shareholder derivative claims against Computer Sciences Corporation and its former CEO and CFO alleging the company made false and misleading statements related to internal controls and a contract with the U.K. National Health Service. On August 6, Judge Gerald Bruce Lee of the U.S. … [Read more...]
