Monthly Archives: December, 2023

Year in Review: Blockbuster Deals Amid 2023’s M&A Bust

Global M&A plunged to a 10 year low, falling further after 2022’s steep drop-off. According to the International Monetary Fund, global economic growth has...

Machines Inventing Machines: Artificial Intelligence and Patent Law with Robert A. McFarlane

In this episode we talk about artificial intelligence in the world of invention. My guest recently co-wrote an article for the Journal of Robotics,...

Analytics Give Inside Look at the Federal Trade Commission

Established with an eponymous act in 1914, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversees civil antitrust enforcement and consumer protection. They enforce consumer protection through...

Implant Manufacturer Targeted by Hedge Funds

FOIAengine Reveals FOIA Requests About Establishment Labs Food and Drug Administration FOIA records released this month reveal that breast implant manufacturer Establishment Labs (NASDAQ: ESTA),...

Intelligent Document Revolution: DealPulse Acquires Matterhorn

After years of using the Matterhorn database in this column to report on M&A, the journalist has become the story: Matterhorn Transactions will be...

Orso Sees a Bear. Is AI the Next Big Short?

Another Short Seller Hits FOIAengine’s Radar It gets our attention when a short seller hits FOIAengine’s radar for the first time.  This week, we’re talking...

Cheers! Gibson Dunn and Ropes & Gray Advise on Duckhorn/Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Merger

The U.S. wine industry continues to consolidate in the face of Boomers’ insatiable thirst, with The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. announcing its acquisition of Sonoma-Cutrer...

The Awesome Potential of Advanced Dispute Resolution with Rich Lee

Annual U.S. litigation cost estimates vary wildly.  Some say $250 billion, others say $430 billion. When you consider indirect costs, such as lost productivity...