David K. Michaels
Fenwick & West LLP
Articles
SEC’s New Guidance on Liability Risks Likens SPACs to IPOs
USA - April 9 2021 John Coates, Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a public statement…
SPACs 101 FAQ: A Primer on Today’s Hottest Exit Strategy
USA - January 15 2021 SPACs, shorthand for special purpose acquisition companies, have become this year’s most popular alternative option for private companies to access…
Financial Projections in SPAC Transactions: Mitigating Class Action Litigation Risk
USA - October 12 2020 Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are increasingly being used as an alternate vehicle to traditional initial public offerings. Companies…
Federal Reserve Board Updates Terms for Pandemic-Relief Loans
USA - May 18 2020 The Federal Reserve Board has updated the terms of the previously announced Main Street New Loan Facility (MSNLF) and Main Street Expanded Loan…
Considerations in Adopting Poison Pills in the COVID-19 Environment
USA - April 13 2020 Market volatility arising from the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to increased hostile takeover activity and shareholder activism as some companies…
