PIPEs aren't just stock price killers anymore. Prominent companies like Kodak, General Electric, and even Goldman Sachs have used PIPEs to buttress their capital structures. Not only that - they are doing these with the assistance of major law firms, including Sullivan & Cromwell... LEARN MORE >
As if the credit risks in this environment are not enough, risks soar from the prospectus pages of Dubai's recent $2 billion sukuk. The offering document highlights legal issues that span across jurisdictions and legal systems. LEARN MORE >
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Bankruptcy asset sales are always controversial, but trailblazers Warren Buffett and Capmark may have pushed controversy to a new level. With their $1 billion put option, Berkadia and Capmark have created a pseudo-stalking horse. LEARN MORE >
Oil and gas reserves are poised to become a hot disclosure topic. On October 30, 2009, the Office of the Chief Accountant of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 113, which contains updated guidance on how the agency's staff interprets accounting rules... LEARN MORE >
Dubai's $2 billion sukuk, just placed on October 28, may have bought property company Nakheel some breathing room. That said, Nakheel's experience shows that risks and disclosure really do matter. LEARN MORE >
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EU competition authorities have not yet put the full kibosh on deals - but that's not to say they make it easy. Companies like Sun/Oracle, LiveNation/Ticketmaster and BAA have felt the regulatory sting of these competition reviews and, while some have survived... LEARN MORE >
New! Westlaw Business Currents now includes Reuters News. With Reuters' unmatched focus on global business and financial news, Westlaw Business Currents with Reuters will provide an insightful look at emerging legal trends and their impact on the day's LEARN MORE >
New! Islamic Finance Centre is the first source to integrate Islamic finance precedents, structures, standards, and guidance for lawyers. With terms and conditions for more than 6,000 Sharia compliant deals and standards from key organizations, Islamic Finance is optimized for the way you work. LEARN MORE >
New! Corporate Finance provides a cohesive solution to negotiate commercial loan agreements in this tighter credit environment. Key insights from LPC Goldsheets and others let you track company news for trends and potential issues giving you a competiti LEARN MORE >
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