Significant changes to the U.S. merger control filing process—the most substantial in over 45 years—are coming February 10, 2025. The new rule introduces more extensive documentation, narrative submissions, and detailed disclosures. Explore the key updates and strategies to navigate this transition effectively. https://lnkd.in/gryaMdtw Anthony Badaracco | Michael Lindsay | Jaime Stilson | Scott Mah | Alyssa Schaefer
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Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, proactive approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including leaders in the health care and life sciences industries. The Firm’s largest office is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Dorsey is a leader in mergers and acquisitions work. Every year since 1994, Dorsey has ranked in the top 10 among all law firms for the number of U.S. M&A deals completed (Thomson Reuters). Dorsey is a leader in Canadian cross-border capital-markets and M&A transactions, as well as securities work on other international transactions including India, China and Hong Kong offerings. Dorsey’s Advocacy Group has over 300 lawyers licensed to practice before courts in 35 states and seven countries. Since 2008, Dorsey’s London tax litigation practice has been ranked in the top tier of Legal 500 and Chambers U.K. The Firm was founded over 100 years ago at the request of a company that is still a valued client of the Firm. Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
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Congratulations to Sirui (Ray) LIU, Esq. 刘思锐律师, Janet Wong, Lilian Shi and Justin Wang for their recognition by Legal 500 Greater China 2025 Edition, alongside Dorsey’s China Dispute Resolution, Regulatory/Compliance, Insurance practices and Hong Kong Intellectual Property practice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gutMtpVK
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A proposed increase to the minimum salary threshold for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act was recently struck down by a district court. Initially introduced by the U.S. Department of Labor, a rule aimed to raise the salary requirements for overtime eligibility. This development raises questions about compliance and its potential impact on employers as they plan for 2025. Learn more about what this could mean for your business: https://lnkd.in/gmK-6y2M Nisha Verma | Jack Sullivan | Alexandra Super | Joshua Hughes
A Federal District Court Struck Down the Department of Labor's Minimum Salary Increase for Exempt Employees: Now What?
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We’re excited to welcome Loni Hinton to Dorsey as Of Counsel in the Seattle office! Loni represents public and private owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and product manufacturers on a wide range of legal matters, including risk mitigation, transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, construction liens, payment bond claims, design disputes, construction defects, and delay and impact claims. Her diverse expertise in both transactional work and dispute resolution is a great addition to Dorsey. Welcome to the #DorseyTeam, Loni! https://lnkd.in/gr5VDuZe
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Starling Bank’s request for increased in-office attendance sparked employee backlash, reflecting the complexities of workplace flexibility in the modern era. Dorsey Labor & Employment Partner Lisa Patmore looks at the risks employers face when requiring more office time. Learn more in Lisa’s article below.
The reaction by employees of Starling Bank to a request for increased attendance at the bank’s offices reinforces the need for employers to think very carefully about how and what they are asking of their employees, particularly in light of forthcoming changes on the right to request flexible working. The below blog explores this topic further.
What are the risks of forcing employees to spend more time in the office?
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The SEC has made its most significant update in over a decade to the EDGAR system with EDGAR Next, introducing changes to login, password, and access protocols. Filers must comply by March 24, 2025, and existing users must enroll by September 15, 2025. Read our full breakdown of these substantial changes and the key steps you should take to ensure compliance before the September 2025 deadline. https://lnkd.in/gz95Kvtg Mark Tan | Josh Erekson | Daniel Lyman | Cam Hoang | Christopher Doerksen
EDGAR Next--Changes to Filer Access and Account Management
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Dorsey recently hosted a special reception in our Seattle office during the NAPABA Conference, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander attorneys. Seattle Partner and Office Head Larry Ward welcomed attendees, followed by Partner Nelson Dong, a true trailblazer, who reflected on over 50 years in the legal profession and the progress made by AANHPI attorneys. A highlight of the evening was Nelson’s granddaughter, Mika, joining us—symbolizing the generational impact of his work and the future of equity in law. #DorseyProud #NAPABA2024 #AANHPIAttorneys #DiversityInLaw #LeadershipInAction
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"Employer-union relationships will change as a consequence of these amendments, affecting both unionized employers as well as some non-unionized employers,” said Dorsey Partner Lisa Patmore. Lisa was a featured author on People Management magazine discussing potential impacts of the UK’s recent Employment Rights Bill on labor trade union reforms. The government aims to enhance employee representation, including expanding union access to workplaces, simplifying union recognition rules, and introducing "fair pay agreements" to ensure equitable compensation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxbfHqvF
Employment law under Labour: trade union changes
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Key deadlines for the 2025 IARD Renewal Program are fast approaching. SEC-registered advisers must pay renewal fees by December 26, 2024, to maintain their state registrations and conduct business in 2025. Learn more about what advisers need to know in our latest eUpdate. https://lnkd.in/gy4hsy4a David Tang | Michael Schmieder
Deadlines for 2025 IARD Renewal Program | News & Resources | Dorsey
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The Supreme Court is set to review a crucial case that could redefine the liability of corporate affiliates in trademark infringement disputes. This review could impact how courts determine the responsibility of parent companies and their subsidiaries in protecting brand rights. Will the decision tighten or relax current standards for holding affiliates accountable? Read more on our TMCA blog post: https://lnkd.in/gkNNBJW7
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