Insights on Corporate & Securities

Schiff Hardin announced today that the firm has received 40 top-tier rankings and national recognition for its premier practices in the 2019 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

In December 2017, Congress passed major changes to the tax laws.

Schiff represented veteran wealth adviser Gary Hirschberg, who spent the last 12 years at Goldman Sachs advising multi-generational families on taxation issues and philanthropy, in the launch of a new independent wealth management firm called Aaron Wealth Advisors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments to certain disclosure requirements.

Landlords occasionally offer tenants build-out allowances that are greater than the cost the tenant will incur to build-out its space.

Forty Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2019.

President Trump signed into law the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) to modernize the CFIUS review process to address 21st century national security concerns today. Congress enacted FIRRMA as Title XVII of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 5515.

The Third Circuit recently affirmed the enforceability of “anti-assignment” provisions in ERISA health plan documents.

At first glance, one might conclude that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair would have an immediate impact only on those out-of-state vendors that sell goods and services into South Dakota.

With its decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, the US Supreme Court substantially eliminated the distinction between brick-and-mortar business and e-commerce, for purposes of state laws obligating sellers to collect and remit sales taxes.

Washington — Arent Fox LLP announced today that it represented SunBridge Capital Management, LLC in its equity investment in Florida-chartered Beach Community Bank. Sunbridge is part of a group of investors that in the aggregate have recapitalized the bank with approximately $100 million.

The Fifth Circuit recently held that plaintiffs seeking benefits, under plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and non-ERISA plans, need not identify and include specific plan provisions in their complaints to survive motions to dismiss.

Schiff Hardin LLP served as legal counsel to Altaris Capital Partners in connection with an Altaris affiliate’s acquisition of Analogic Corporation for approximately $1.1 billion.

Schiff is representing Central Steel & Wire Company, a leading metal service center with a strong reputation as a valued supply chain partner.

Schiff Hardin is representing First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. in the pending acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of SCB Bancorp, Inc.

Schiff Hardin LLP today announced that Olga Bogush has joined the firm’s Tax Practice as a partner in the New York office.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that three of its practice groups have been recognized for the third consecutive year by The Legal 500 United States 2018 guide, a nationwide analysis of law firms with input from more than 300,000 corporate counsel on which firms provide the most cutting-edge and innovative advice.

The 2018 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 50 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 18 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country, including new recognition for the firm’s Trademark Litigation and White Collar groups.

In a recent decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that a surgical center lacked standing to bring ERISA claims against a health plan because the plan had a valid anti-assignment provision.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 30 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as leaders in their field.

Arent Fox is pleased to announce the launch of a new Blockchain group that pulls together attorneys from a number of the firm’s top practices to help clients navigate this emerging technology.

Arent Fox Partner Wib Chesser, in an article published in the April 2018 issue of Intellectual Property Magazine, offers best practices to companies as they enter a business transaction.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Anthony Lupo and Richard Brand discuss the issues and opportunities in naming rights and sponsorships.

Arent Fox announced today that it advised Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in its acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Bellacosa.

In the last 60 days, Schiff Hardin advised on the initial public offerings (IPO) for two companies and a public offering for another company, two in pharmaceuticals and one in the tech sector.