The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented economic downturn of companies in the United States and globally, including companies sponsored by private funds. Consequently, with limited alternatives in the credit market, a down round equity financing may be the only alternative source of liquidity funding. Morris Nichols... Continue Reading
The Practising Law Institute hosts a day-long master class on corporate governance on March 6, 2020 in New York City. Morris Nichols partner Eric Klinger-Wilensky serves as faculty and presents in the afternoon session, “Director Oversight Duties: Marching to Marchand.” This three-part program will focus on: Recap of the Marchand... Continue Reading
Morris Nichols attorneys will attend Tulane University Law School’s 32nd Annual Corporate Law Institute from March 5 to 6, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. Distinguished as one of the premier M&A, corporate and securities law conferences, the Tulane Corporate Law Institute gathers Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Chancery judiciary, prominent... Continue Reading
Morris Nichols partner Ryan Stottmann will co-present a live webinar, “M&A Delaware Update: Material Adverse Effect Post-Akorn, Standard of Deal Review, Appraisal Rights, D&O Fiduciary Duties” on Thursday, February 20 from 1:00pm-2:30pm EST. Ryan and co-faculty will discuss the implications of recent Delaware court decisions for... Continue Reading
Morris Nichols partner Andy Johnston will join a meeting of the Dallas Bar Association Mergers and Acquisitions Section on February 11. He will present on “Important Delaware Law Considerations for Acquisitions of Private Companies.”.. Continue Reading
On Friday, February 7, 2020, Morris Nichols partner Michael Houghton will join Leadership Delaware, Inc. (“LDI”) as part of a day-long leadership program around the themes of “Delaware, our Government, Economy, Finances, and Leadership.” The organization recruits and mentors outstanding young leaders in the First State who have the “stuff... Continue Reading
Morris Nichols partner Patricia Vella will serve as a panelist in the webinar “Deciphering ‘Corporate Purpose’” hosted by TheCorporateCounsel.net on January 21, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. EST. The panel will focus on recent developments, including increasing attention to human capital management, corporate reputation and a slew of... Continue Reading
The Practising Law Institute hosts a day-long program on secured transactions on January 16, 2020 in New York City. Morris Nichols partner Tarik Haskins serves as faculty and presents in the afternoon session, “UCC Article 9: Common, Uncommon and Special Collateral Types and Anti-Assignment Clause Overrides.” This three-part program will focus... Continue Reading
The ABA Section of Litigation Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee will host a roundtable on Wednesday, January 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET. The panel discussion featuring three current members of the Bankruptcy Court bench will explore recent developments in plan litigation including the limitations on non-consensual releases, the... Continue Reading
The Practising Law Institute will hold its annual two-day conference on mergers and acquisitions live in New York City and via webcast from January 9 to 10, 2020. Morris Nichols partner Patricia Vella returns as faculty and will moderate the session “Advising a Special Committee in Mergers & Acquisitions.” Panelists will ask if a special... Continue Reading
