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In the latest edition of The Government Contractor, Fried Frank partners Michael Anstett, Alex Ginsberg and of counsel James McCullough contributed an article analyzing the Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States, which narrows the task order protest bar in the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and broadens the definition of “interested party” in bid protests. Click the link in the first comment to read more.

Fried Frank recently had the opportunity to help organize and support the Second Annual Diversity in Fund Finance Second Annual Summer Soiree. This year's event, themed "Suits & Soju," was held at Baro by Chefs Society in New York City, where attendees engaged in an evening filled with networking opportunities and enjoyed a selection of Korean tapas. In celebration of Pride Month, the event also featured a raffle to support The Trevor Project, a leading nonprofit dedicated to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Pictured (left to right): Kathryn Cecil, Leah Edelboim, Stephen Giacolone, Jan Sysel, Flora Go, Natasha Puri, CPA, Bryan Barreras, Fiona Cheng and Angie Batterson.

Fried Frank senior counsel Gail Weinstein recently spoke with Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com about earnout disputes and how lawsuits can occur if earnouts are not properly diligenced. Given the prevalence of earnout disputes, Gail says that “it makes sense to include a dispute resolution mechanism that deters litigation,” and suggests “for both sides to involve financial and tax specialists early in the transaction and to ensure that the earnout provisions are clear and objective.” Click the link below to read more.

In Murthy v. Missouri, the US Supreme Court recently rejected an effort to restrict government involvement in social media companies’ content moderation decisions. The Court determined that the plaintiffs, including the Attorneys General of Missouri and Louisiana and five social media users, did not have the legal standing to pursue an injunction against government officials they claimed pressured social media platforms to censor content. To learn more, read our latest Fried Frank client memo by partners Nicole Jantzi, Paul Schoenhard and associate Morgan Kurst: https://bit.ly/3RKfzN3

Congratulations to Fried Frank associate Alexis Casamassima on her election to the Associate Advisory Board of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)! In this role, Alexis will be supporting LSNYC’s crucial mission to enhance the lives and communities of low-income New Yorkers. Joining a team of associates from other NYC law firms, Alexis will provide strategic advice, generate support for LSNYC pro bono projects within our firm and engage in various initiatives to further LSNYC’s work. We look forward to seeing the positive contributions Alexis will bring to LSNYC and the communities it serves!

In the latest edition of Secondaries Investor’s Law Firm Survey, Fried Frank was featured among top law firms advising in the secondaries market, which experienced a surge in transaction volume in 2023. The firm advised on 92 secondaries deals last year, achieving a total transaction volume of $34.6 billion. The firm also advised on 32 NAV loan and preferred equity deals with a combined volume of $17.4 billion. Click the link in the first comment to read more. #secondaries #privateequity

In the latest episode of the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section's Our Curious Amalgam podcast, Fried Frank partner Bernard (Barry) A. Nigro Jr. and co-host Alicia Downey of Downey Law LLC sit down with Professor Kelly Nuckolls from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville. Together, they provide a deep dive into recent enforcement actions and regulatory developments aimed at curbing anticompetitive practices in the agriculture sector. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4cBzVzX #antitrust #competitionlaw #agriculture

Director of Legal Technology Conan Hines recently joined Centari’s podcast to explore the dynamic evolution of legal technology. In the episode, he delves into the critical roles of robust data curation and innovative client-facing digital solutions in sustaining law firm success. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dpE25PwB

In an article published by The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, Fried Frank partners Ilan Graff, Nicole Love and law clerk Eamon O'Neill provide key considerations for companies and counsel before, during and after an internal investigation. Find the full article linked in the first comment below.

Tomorrow, Fried Frank associate Kate St. Romain will participate in the "United States v. Rahimi Post-Decision Webinar" hosted by JWI. Kate and her fellow panelists will discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi, upholding the federal law prohibiting individuals subject to final domestic violence protective orders from possessing, receiving, shipping or transporting firearms or ammunition, and its implications in the fight for the safety and rights of domestic violence survivors. For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/3xnkCfw