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DOJ Renews Focus on Private Equity Amid Record False Claims Act Enforcement

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2023 was another record year for False Claims Act enforcement. On February 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the federal government and whistleblowers were party to a record number of FCA...more

King & Spalding

Not So Special – Securities And Antitrust Regulators May Increase Attention To SPACs In The Coming Year

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In a remarkable year for the equity markets in 2020, the increased use of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) to take companies public stands out as a defining trend. In 2020, well-known private businesses – like...more

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Developments Highlight Secondary Liability Risks for Private Funds

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DOJ settlement signals need for enhanced False Claims Act scrutiny. Private funds continue to face heightened secondary liability risks arising from their portfolio investments....more

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Global Private Equity Newsletter - Winter 2019 Edition: U.S. Carve-Out Transactions: A Fertile Ground for Private Equity Firms

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Driven by the influence of shareholders, activists and competitive market forces, public companies are demonstrating renewed focus on their core businesses. Reductions in the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% have...more

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