Insights on Corporate & Securities

The Supreme Court issued a stunning ERISA decision on Monday, overturning the law in the three federal circuits as to what constitutes a “church plan” that is exempt from ERISA’s requirements.

The Supreme Court issued a stunning ERISA decision on Monday, overturning the law in the three federal circuits as to what constitutes a “church plan” that is exempt from ERISA’s requirements.

The 2017 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 50 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 17 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country. Legal 500 highlighted Arent Fox’s extensive capabilities across a number of areas of the law.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 32 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as leaders in their field.

As a case that has lasted fifteen years reaches its likely conclusion, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has clarified the “loss causation” standard applicable to claims of ERISA fiduciary breach involving non-employer stock.

Arent Fox LLP recently served as outside counsel to the Seattle Seahawks and its affiliate company, First & Goal Inc., in a renewal of the stadium naming rights transaction with CenturyLink, Inc.

A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in DB Healthcare, LLC v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc., No. 14-16518, 2017 WL 1075050 (9th Cir. Mar. 22, 2017) reaffirms that health care providers are not health plan “beneficiaries” with the ability to sue under ERISA.

Arent Fox LLP announced today that it represented SunBridge Capital Management, LLC on its recent investment in Peaceable Street Capital.

In the wake of the legalization of cannabis in the state of California following last week’s election, it is important for businesses to take stock of several legal issues as opportunities within this burgeoning market continue to grow.

Twenty Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

Arent Fox LLP announced today that it represented HMSHost on the purchase of all shares of leading travel venue retailer Stellar Partners Inc.

Latinvex has rated Arent Fox a top international law firm for companies operating in Latin America. In addition, the publication named Arent Fox one of the best firms for Latin American businesses in need of arbitration, FCPA and fraud counseling.

Arent Fox LLP announced today that it represented Silver Diner, Inc. in connection with the strategic growth investment from Goode Partners LLC that will help fund the company’s geographic expansion and accelerate growth.

Washington, DC - Arent Fox LLP announced today that it represented HMSHost, a part of Autogrill Group, in the acquisition of the airport-restaurant assets of concessionaire Concession Management Services, Inc..

Forty-two Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2017.

Arent Fox LLP Sports practice leader Richard L. Brand and Corporate & Securities practice leader Steven A. Cohen were named Power Players in the SportsBusiness Journal’s ranking of the top legal influencers in the sports industry.

Arent Fox LLP announced today that it advised Domino’s Pizza Group plc in the acquisition of a significant minority interest in the master franchises that operate the international pizza brand in Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

The 2016 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 46 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 14 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

Arent Fox LLP announced today that it has advised Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) in a joint venture with a leading hotel-investment group to help drive growth for the hotel company’s flagship upscale brand, Cambria Hotels & Suites.

Seventeen Arent Fox LLP practice areas have been recognized in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

The 7th Circuit just denied ERISA rights to medical providers, but this doesn’t have to be the result.

Arent Fox LLP served as counsel to Golden 1 Credit Union in the historic naming rights partnership agreement with the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings.

An Arent Fox LLP corporate team led by New York partner Michael S. Blass has advised Getty Realty Corp. in its $214 million acquisition of 77 convenience stores and gas stations across five Western states.

The 2015 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 50 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 15 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

Sixteen Arent Fox LLP practice areas have been recognized in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings.