Partner Jeff Lesovitz and Associate Katie Schuyler collaborated on an article for The Legal Intelligencer titled “A ‘Patent’ Lack of Transparency and Good Faith: District Courts’ Inherent Authority to Police Party Conduct.” Published April 14, 2025, the article discusses how the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has recently been affirming the inherent
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Methods To Allocate Tariff-Related Risks in M&A Agreements
Key Takeaways:
- Parties to an M&A transaction should carefully consider the potential risks to the target business of the impact of newly imposed or future tariffs that may affect target businesses.
- There is no one-size-fits-all solution to allocating responsibility for tariff-related risks in M&A transactions.
- Insurers are unlikely to cover losses for breaches of representations
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AD Nauseam: Survey Says: The Consumer Perception Study Series Pt. 1
In this episode, Amy Ralph Mudge and Daniel Kaufman from BakerHostetler’s Advertising, Marketing, and Digital Media team discuss the importance of consumer perception surveys. These surveys help businesses understand how consumers interpret advertisements, focusing on both express and implied claims. They highlight the role of such surveys in litigation and FTC investigations, explaining how they can reveal whether ads convey misleading messages. The episode…
James Sherer Moderates, Jennifer Negron Presents on Insights from Legalweek 2025 for ACEDS New York Metro Chapter
Partner James Sherer moderated a panel on which Discovery Attorney Jennifer Negron presented at an Association of E-Discovery Specialists New York Metro chapter event titled “Key Takeaways – Highlights and Insights from Legalweek 2025.” The April 10, 2025, panel shared key sessions, groundbreaking legal technologies and the shifting landscape of the legal industry.
International Arbitration and Litigation Team Repeats Ranking in GAR 100 for 2025
The BakerHostetler International Arbitration and Litigation team has once again been named to the GAR 100, in the 18th edition of the annual guide to international arbitration practices produced by Global Arbitration Review. GAR researches each firm’s reputation, amount of work undertaken and overall experience, as well as the demonstration of a consistent stream of…
DOJ Implements Bulk Personal Data Transfer Restrictions
Key Takeaways
- Under Executive Order 14117, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) has implemented a Data Security Program (DSP) to address national security risks associated with foreign access to sensitive U.S. data.[1]
- The DSP is designed to “prevent China, Russia, Iran, and other foreign adversaries from using commercial activities to
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Edward Beckwith Elected to ACTEC Leadership Position
Partner Edward J. Beckwith was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). ACTEC is a national and international association of over 2,400 trust and estate lawyers and law professors who are committed to promoting the highest standards of practice, education and professionalism in the field of…
Congress’ Tax Cut Debate is No Extension of 2017 GOP Priorities (Bloomberg Law)
Partner Peter Roskam penned an article for Bloomberg Law titled “Congress’ Tax Cut Debate is no Extension of 2017 GOP Priorities.” Published April 14, 2025, the article compares the political climate surrounding the initial development of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the key drivers of today’s very different tax debate.
BakerHostetler Team Represents Woodruff Sawyer in Sale to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for $1.2 Billion
Partners Tony Roehl and Lori Bibb led a team that included Associates Madison Alexander, Katie O’Brien and Brittany Schwabe as they represented independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm Woodruff Sawyer in its sale to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a public global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, for $1.2 billion. The deal…
Tayan Patel Joins AIPLA Delegation to Singapore, Korea, Presents USPTO Updates and Best Practices Under New Administration
Partner Tayan Patel will join the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) delegation to present U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedural updates and best practices under the new administration to local associations and government agencies in Singapore and Korea. Coordinated by the Asia Pacific Committee of AIPLA, the delegation is scheduled to travel April 23-29,…