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Hey Asset Managers – You Should Care about Trademark Strategy and Corporate Governance Too

Hey Asset Managers – You Should Care about Trademark Strategy and Corporate Governance Too

Asset managers must prioritize a comprehensive trademark strategy and corporate governance to safeguard profits. The Dewberry ruling highlights risks in naming and structuring entities. Experienced legal counsel can help protect your portfolio

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A Modern (AI) Fund Needs Modern Disclosures

A Modern (AI) Fund Needs Modern Disclosures

Fundraising for an AI-powered fund or company? Modern issuers need modern disclosures. Using a recent client example, we explain why tailored, AI-specific risk factors are essential to mitigate regulatory risk and risk of costly enforcement actions.

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Delaware Court Goes “Metal” with Specific Performance in M&A

Delaware Court Goes “Metal” with Specific Performance in M&A

When a party breaches a purchase agreement, Delaware courts may order "specific performance," forcing the deal to close - if the agreement is valid, plaintiff is ready to perform, & equity favors enforcement, as seen in Desktop Metal v Nano Dimension

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CADET LEGAL ADVISES D.K. SMITH & CO. IN THE ACQUISITION OF KLOTH, INC. D/B/A “PLANET BY LAUREN G”

CADET LEGAL ADVISES D.K. SMITH & CO. IN THE ACQUISITION OF KLOTH, INC. D/B/A “PLANET BY LAUREN G”

Cadet Legal advised D.K. Smith & Co. in its independent sponsor acquisition of Kloth, Inc. d/b/a “PLANET by Lauren G”, a premier designer, manufacturer, and retailer of timeless, ageless, and seasonless fashion.

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