Commercial
New York Judge Rules Against DraftKings, FanDuel
NEWS
The state supreme court justice ordered the country’s two biggest online fantasy sports companies to stop taking bets in New York State.
An ‘Anti-Reliance’ Contract Clause May Prevent a Fraud Claim
Article
An individual should not slip into a comfortable feeling of having a personal relationship in a commercial transaction.
Forming a Texas Series LLC
White Paper
A Series LLC is helpful for investors who would like to pool their assets into several classes of investment interests with an added extra layer of protection from liability.
Termination Provisions – Maximizing Flexibility in Contracts
Article
The ability to walk away from negotiations regarding modifications or renewals can be a powerful tool for creating negotiating leverage.
How to Execute a Chinese Contract So It Will Work
Article
Chinese courts are hyper-technical when working with written documents, writes Steve Dickinson of Harris Moure in an article published on the China Law Blog.
7 Things to Look for When Reviewing a Contract
Article
Chris Brown, founder of Kansas City law firm Venture Legal, offers seven quick factors to review in every contract to help you protect your interests.
Avoid Getting Locked into an Unfavorable Cloud Contract
White Paper
In the cloud model, buyers do not own the software license. Instead, the software is leased and accessed, while the purchaser owns the data.
U.S. News & World Report Names DLA Piper ‘Law Firm of the Year’ in Franchise Law
NEWS
DLA Piper has been recognized the firm as the 2016 Law Firm of the Year in Franchise Law in the newest edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Latham & Watkins Advises Alpine Immune Sciences in Kite Pharma Deal
NEWS
Kite Pharma, Inc. has entered into a worldwide research and license agreement with Washington-based Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (AIS), a privately‐held biotechnology company.
Open Online Course – Contract Management: Build Relationships in Business
Online Course
The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management will present a free, three-week online course offering ideas and insights into the world of business and trading relationships.
State Limitations on Arbitration with Class Action Waivers Again Before Supreme Court
NEWS
The latest of a line of recent cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed the enforceability of class action waivers in arbitration agreements was before the court on Oct. 6.
Latham Advises Global Jet on $2.5B GE Capital Aircraft Transaction
NEWS
Global Jet Capital, a provider of financing solutions for large-cabin, long-range private jets, has agreed to purchase the aircraft lease and loan portfolio of GE Capital Corporate Aircraft in the Americas representing approximately $2.5 billion of net assets.
Allergan Closes $2.1 Billion Acquisition of Kythera Biopharmaceuticals
NEWS
Latham & Watkins LLP represented Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., in its acquisition by Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company.
Practical Guidance on Drafting and Negotiating Commodities Contracts
White Paper
Reed Smith has posted a discussion on drafting and negotiation commodities contracts, with a focus on Chinese counterparties with emphasis on successful enforcement in China.
Federal District Court Articulates Criteria for Electronic Contracts
NEWSIn a case involving “clickwrap” and “signwrap” agreements, the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration filed by an in-flight wifi provider, according to Buckley Sandler LLP in its InfoBytes blog.
Robert Stracks Joins Quarles & Brady’s Business Law Practice Group
NEWS
Robert Stracks has joined the Quarles & Brady’s Chicago office as Of Counsel in its Business Law Practice Group.
Key Considerations in Understanding and Negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements
White Paper
Authors outline some key provisions and potential pitfalls that should be considered when negotiating NDAs.
Global Versus Local Agreements
White Paper
Companies should consider the advantages and potential pitfalls of using a single global agreement versus local (or “site-specific”) agreements to govern transactions.
Latham & Watkins Advises Pericom Semiconductor in $400 Million Acquisition by Diodes
NEWS
Diodes Inc. and Pericom Semiconductor Corp. have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger that provides for the acquisition of Pericom by Diodes.
China Contracts: Make Them Enforceable Or Don’t Bother
White Paper
Every foreign business person who enters into a contract with a Chinese company needs to consider a fundamental question: how will the contract be enforced, writes Steve Dickinson on the China Law Blog.
