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Fried Frank Sees Familiar Face

March 8, 2010 - Nagle has worked with Kaplan, Scheler and other Fried Frank partners.

DOJ's Nuanced Antitrust Mandate

February 12, 2010 - The focus on jobs has muddied the antitrust waters for an Administration that was expected to get tough on enforcement.

It's Finally Happening

January 21, 2010 - Sponsors say plans to alter the tax treatment on carried interest will have unintended consequences.

Measuring TARP

January 15, 2010 - As the Troubled Asset Relief Program winds down, deal pros assess the impact.

Calunius Raising PE Fund for Litigation

December 31, 2009 - Third-party litigation funding shop will now be able to invest in cases.

Key Air Backer Doubles Down

December 28, 2009 - Rizvi Traverse Management buys the debt of the FBO services company in a move likely aimed at saving its equity investment.

Antitrust Agita

December 28, 2009 - While Oracle was able to find a compromise, the EC's "statement of objections" over the Sun deal highlights the differences between US and European antitrust regulators.

Wells Fargo to Repay Tarp

December 15, 2009 - Repayment announcement closely follows those of Bank of America and Citigroup.

House Passes Reg Reform Bill

December 14, 2009 - The legislation had to undergo substantial changes to minimize its impact on an array of niche business interests.

Assembling the Iron Triangle

December 10, 2009 - Private equity has found a new secret ingredient for bank investments: former regulators.

Behind Closed Doors

December 2, 2009 - Increased scrutiny from regulators has deal pros taking new precautions to keep inside information locked up.

Philly News Lenders Ask for Auction Delay

November 12, 2009 - The judge ruled that Philadelphia Newspapers can bar the creditors from using their debt to bid at the auction.

Dodd Unveils Tough Reg Reform Bill

November 10, 2009 - Legislation would merge regulators, crack down on big banks.

Gift From Parliament

October 29, 2009 - Recent amendments to Canada's CCAA bankruptcy administration are expected to fuel more distressed deals.

Shades of SarBox

October 20, 2009 - Registration for private equity firms will mean higher costs, more transparency, and likely tension headaches.