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Law.com Litigation Trendspotter: SPACs Aren't New, but They Are Hot—and So Are Lawsuits Targeting Them
As you’ve probably heard, special purpose acquisition company—or SPAC—mergers have spiked over the past couple of years. And, along with it, so has litigation targeting these deals. But some defense attorneys say these SPAC lawsuits simply put a new(-ish) spin on traditional claims. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bench Report: These Judicial Nominees' Credentials Aren't Winning Over Republicans.
Senate Republicans seem to have found their in-road to criticizing President Joe Biden’s nominees: Their defense-heavy credentials. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'I Was Like "Aw, Man, We Lost"': The $12.1M Jury Verdict That Caught Even Plaintiffs Counsel Off-Guard
After the verdict, the jury determined that punitive damages were justified. Following that, Judge Christopher Rothgery added $6 million for punitive damages against John Crane. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Another Avenue Plaintiffs Have Pivoted To': The Rise of SPAC-Related Securities Litigation is New, but Maybe Not Novel
In this week’s episode, Law.com’s Ross Todd talks with Susan Saltzstein, a securities and complex litigation partner at Skadden, about what’s driving the recent uptick in securities litigation over SPAC transactions—and why it all feels familiar. Click Here To Read The Full Article