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Partner and leader of the firm’s Private Equity funds practice John Koeppel discusses the current trend of private equity firms considering raising capital from accredited investors.

Affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen discusses how tax reform will impact the low-income housing tax credit.

The article, co-authored by franchise & distribution practice group leader Craig Tractenberg and Boston franchise & distribution partner Gregg Rubenstein, discusses a recent federal court decision suggesting that expansive and formal franchise agreements are a necessary evil.

New York City energy & environmental partner Ellen Friedman, Boston tax credit finance & syndication partner Forrest Milder and San Francisco energy & environmental associate Alison Torbitt co-authored this column noting that interest applicants should act quickly to benefit from the $150 million of advanced energy manufacturing tax credits available from the Internal Revenue Service.

New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg discusses new amendments to the Pennsylvania Health Club Act.

Partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg and Boston Franchise & Distribution partner Gregg Rubenstein authored this article discussing a case in which a franchisor’s action to enforce its post-term restrictive covenant was dismissed for being in violation of its own forum selection clause.

Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Dave Schraver, president-elect of the New York State Bar Association, authored this column discussing the Bar Association’s efforts after Hurricane Sandy and how a report from the Bar Association’s Task Force on Global Warming can affect the future.

This article notes that National Union Fire Insurance prevailed in the coverage dispute with Universal American Corp. over an $18 million Medicare-related scam. New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman served as counsel for National Union in this matter.

This column, authored by New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman, discusses the Consumer Products Safety Commission announcement of a another recall of high-powered magnetic desk toys.

New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchising & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg and Boston Franchising & Distribution partner Gregg Rubenstein discuss how the franchise industry is being transformed by major investments in franchise systems by private equity funds.

Real Estate partner Bill Lang is among those industry professionals recognized as those to watch in commercial real estate.

Commercial Litigation partners Chris Mason and Carolyn Nussbaum and Commercial Litigation associate Paige Berges co-authored this column noting that the United States Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to review the most recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in American Express Travel Related Services Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant.

Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci authored this column discussing the continued focus on individual accountability of health care executives. Click here to read the article.

This contributed article by New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman and Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation associate Tom Mealiffe focuses on New York’s expert disclosure rule and the New York State Bar Association’s plans to propose a set of voluntary rules to bolster the current expert disclosure rules for cases before the Commercial Division.

This contributed article authored by New York Litigation associate Paige Berges and New York Litigation partner Chris Mason focuses the Supreme Court’s interpretation of arbitration clauses.

In this recurring column, leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg recaps the annual Restaurant Development and Finance Conference that brings together chain restaurants, franchisees, franchisors, and capital sources.

New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Alex Lipman, discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision not to pursue its case against a former collateral manager Edward Steffelin who was accused of misleading investors in a J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. mortgage-bond deal.

New York City Real Estate partner David Portal and New York Real Estate associate Joann Moolsintong are among the Lawyers Alliance for New York Cornerstone Award honorees presented in recognition of pro bono service to nonprofit groups.

This coverage notes that the Securities and Exchange Commission dropped its case against a former collateral manager Edward Steffelin, who was accused of misleading investors in a J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. mortgage-bond deal. New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Alex Lipman led the Nixon Peabody team representing Mr. Steffelin.

This feature story details the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to drop its case against a former collateral manager Edward Steffelin who was accused of misleading investors in a J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. mortgage-bond deal. Mr. Steffelin is represented by a Nixon Peabody team led by New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Alex Lipman.

Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation practice group and NP Trial leader Joe Ortego authored this article for the Fall issue of this American Bar Association publication.

Leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg and Boston Franchise & Distribution partner Gregg Rubenstein co-authored this column discussing the importance of forum selection clauses in franchise agreements.

New York City Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring associate Chris Desiderio is among the honorees of the annual City Bar Justice Center Jeremy G. Epstein Awards for Outstanding Pro Bono Service highlighted in this article.

Boston partner and leader of the firm’s Global Business & Transactions practice David Martland and New York City Securities partner Dick Langan discuss the results of the firm’s eleventh annual MAC survey, which explores trends in the use of material adverse change clauses in M&A deals.

New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Public Finance practice Michael Vaccari discusses the firm’s rise in Thomson Reuters counsel rankings for the first nine months of the year.

Albany Health Services partner Peter Millock provides commentary in this article discussing New York State’s health care laws and regulations which have kept hospitals from raising private equity capital.

Partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise practice Craig Tractenberg and Boston Franchise & Distribution partner Gregg Rubenstein coauthored this column discussing franchise agreements.

This article, authored by Beverage Alcohol team partners Bruce Copeland and Rob Carrol and associates Kate Hardy and Alison Torbitt, discusses the intersection of social media and the wine industry in California.

This article highlights the firm’s pro bono involvement with Impact Energies, a company that distributes clean energy products throughout Ghana by providing microfinance loans to locals. New York City securities associate Dan McAvoy, who led the firm’s efforts, is quoted in the piece, as is Washington, DC, Energy & Environmental partner Deborah DeMasi. The other members of the Nixon Peabody team highlighted in the article included partners Allan Cohen and Bill O’Brien and associates Carly Eisenberg, Susannah Keagle, Deirdre Nash, and Richa Naujoks.

Leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice Craig Tractenberg authors this column addressing the question as to whether or not a franchisee can keep its name after its franchisor files bankruptcy.

New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution team Craig Tractenberg provides commentary discussing potential legal issues in digital communications used by franchisors and franchisees as illustrated in Grosso Enterprises v. Domino’s Pizza.

This contributed article authored by New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise practice Craig Tractenberg provides a legal analysis of the Bell v. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution and its implications for franchises.

This feature story looks at the rankings for bond, underwriters’, and disclosure counsel firms according to Thomson Reuters data. The coverage notes that Nixon Peabody rose to be the fifth-ranked bond counsel firm by par value in the first half of 2012 (up from 12th ranked for 1H 2011) and rose to the top in the first half of 2012 from seventh last year in underwriter’s counsel rankings. Partner and leader of the firm’s Public Finance practice Michael Vaccari provides commentary.

New York City Affordable Housing partner John Kelly is highlighted for being named chairman of the board of governors of the National Housing Conference.

This article looks at how the June 28 Supreme Court decision on health care reform impacts attorneys and their clients. New York partner and leader of the firm’s Health Services practice Michele Masucci, provides commentary.

Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s health care reform decision.

The arrival of New York City Real Estate counsel Tushna Gamadia is included in this column noting real estate finance and securitization news.

Partner and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci is featured in this Q&A discussing the health care industry.

Private Equity and Investment Funds partner Charley Jacobs provides commentary in this column discussing how big investors are driving down costs and building customized investment programs at an accelerated pace through separate accounts and side letters.

This article examines the definition, and often redefinition, of fiduciary duties, as well as the approach that prudent fund managers will increasingly be required to take in assessing their investments in China. The column is authored by partner and leader of the firm’s China and Asia Pacific practice David Cheng, New York City Securities associate Richa Naujoks, and Hong Kong Business department associate Elena Poleganova.

This article notes that Nixon Peabody has been selected by the Erie County Executive to serve as the county’s outside counsel during its lease negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.

Partner and chair of the firm’s Private Equity and Investment Funds group John Koeppel is quoted in this feature story discussing the private equity industry in 2011.

This news brief highlights New York City Real Estate attorney Bill Lang’s election to the firm’s partnership.

New York City Public Finance partner Art McMahon provides commentary in this feature article discussing how the bond counsel industry has evolved in recent years.

This column, authored by New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution team Craig Tractenberg, discusses the outlook for the franchise industry in 2012 and how franchise professionals are expressing cautious optimism.

This feature article highlights the arrival of New York City Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Sean Haran.

This column, authored by New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution team Craig Tractenberg, discusses the growth of international franchising and distribution and corresponding international dispute resolution.

This article highlights New York City Public Finance attorney Jeff Piemont for his recent promotion to the firm’s partnership.

This column, authored by New York City partner and leader of the Franchise & Distribution team Craig Tractenberg, discusses how international arbitration can be leveraged in an increasing global economy.

Franchise & Distribution practice group leader Craig Tractenberg provides commentary in this feature article addressing how communication is key to building relationships.

New York City Energy and Project Finance partner Ellen Friedman is profiled in this Q&A discussing her practice and industry trends.

This feature story highlights key observations from franchising industry leaders, including New York City partner and leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution team, Craig Tractenberg.

This coverage notes that New York City Affordable Housing partner John Kelly has received the Clara Fox Award for Outstanding Achievement from the New York Housing Conference and the National Housing Conference.

This article highlights the Charity Corps, a newly launched New York State initiative aimed at helping nonprofit organizations improve governance and legal compliance that will link organizations to volunteer attorneys. Nixon Peabody Pro Bono Partner Stacey Slater is among the members of the program’s leadership committee.

This contributed article, coauthored by Boston Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring partner Lee Harrington and New York City Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring associate David Lee, discusses the implications of the Delaware Supreme Court’s recent decision in CML V LLC v. BAX. The decision undercuts the long-held understanding of most practitioners and commentators that creditors can obtain standing to pursue derivative claims on behalf of insolvent Delaware limited liability companies.

The story highlights the New York State Bar Association’s recently issued guide for navigating the electronic discovery requirements in both federal and state courts. The coverage notes that the guide was initiated under the State Bar’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. New York City Commercial Litigation partner Connie Boland coauthored the guide.

This contributed article, coauthored by New York City Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring partner Dennis Drebsky and associate Chris Desiderio, discusses the Second Circuit’s expansive reading of the Bankruptcy Code’s safe harbor provisions in Bankruptcy Code Section 546(e) in Enron Creditors Recovery Corp. v. ALFA, S.A.B. DE C.V. et al.

The article discusses the legal battle between the National Arts Club and its former president. The article notes that a hearing yesterday the State Supreme Court proposed a “global resolution” that would conclude the case and settle all claims if both parties agreed to it by October 31. The article notes that New York City Commercial Litigation partner Adam Gilbert is representing the Arts Club’s former president, O. Aldon James.

This coverage highlights the City Bar Justice Center Third Annual Jeremy G. Epstein Awards for pro bono service which honored attorneys across the State including New York City’s Bill Lang for his involvement with the Cancer Advocacy Project. 

This feature story highlights the results of the firm’s 2011 MAC Survey, which provides insights on a range of issues including the structure of MAC (“material adverse change”) provisions and MAC exceptions. New York City public companies transactions partner Dick Langan, one of the survey’s leaders, provides commentary throughout the piece.

This feature story highlights the results of the firm’s 2011 MAC Survey, which provides insights on a range of issues including the structure of MAC (“material adverse change”) provisions and MAC exceptions. New York City public companies transactions partner Dick Langan, one of the survey’s leaders, provides commentary throughout the piece.

This article, authored by New York City Public Companies Transactions partner Dick Langan, addresses the approach to the negotiation of confidentiality agreements and how they can set the tone for the rest of the M&A transaction.

The story discusses the Bond Dealers of America’s recently released “Guidance for Municipal Underwriters in Understanding Due Diligence Responsibilities in Competitively Bid Transactions.” The coverage notes that the document was prepared by New York City Public Finance partner Liz Columbo and Los Angeles Public Finance partner Dan Deaton.

The feature story discusses the Bond Dealers of America’s guidance, “Lessons Learned for Senior and Sole Managers in Negotiated Offerings Per SEC Action Against the State of New Jersey,” which focuses on the responsibilities of public finance investment bankers, who generally lead an underwriter’s due-diligence efforts in negotiated offerings with state and local governments. The coverage notes that New York City Public Finance partner Liz Columbo prepared the guidance.

In this column noting legal industry moves and promotions, New York City Tax Credit Finance & Syndication partners Alan Cohen and Mark Kreitman are included for their arrival at the firm.

The feature story discusses the expected reintroduction of a bill in Congress next month that would give military veterans a tax credit to offset part of the cost of buying a new franchise. Franchise and distribution team leader Craig Tractenberg is among the third-party sources who provide commentary.