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The Future For Renewables
Editor: What impact has the Solyndra bankruptcy had on federal programs to promote renewable energy development? Connolly: The Solyndra bankruptcy and the collapse of a handful of other loan guarantee recipients really turned the whole idea of government support for renewable energy into a...
Read MoreEPA – A Focal Point Of Controversy
Editor: Please describe Weil’s environmental practice. Connolly: Our environmental practice group consists of individuals with broad experience managing environmental issues in the context of corporate transactions and restructurings, and with significant experience advising on general...
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CYA On That LOI: Avoiding Liability Under Preliminary Agreements
Parties to a potential transaction typically carry out their negotiations in a series of stages from conceptual discussions to definitive agreements. The initial stages often include the negotiation of material terms, which are then reflected in purportedly non-binding indications of interest,...
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Weil’s Boston Office: A Flagship Of The Firm
Editor: We understand you were appointed managing partner of the firm’s Boston office in September 2011. Please talk about areas of expertise within the Boston office, including your own, and how your attorneys interface with the firm’s global capabilities. Basile: The lawyers who...
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Weil’s Culture Of Inclusion: A Tradition That Grows Stronger With Time
Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Bernstein: I came to Weil right out of law school and stayed for three years, at which point I went in-house. Five years later I came back to Weil on a part-time basis (or “flex-time” as it’s called today at Weil) so I...
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Sports Law Practice And High-Stakes Litigation Address Legal Issues That Extend Well Beyond Financial Awards And Players' Rights
Editor: Would you give our readers some idea of your background and professional experience? Quinn: I’ve been practicing law since 1971 – virtually the whole time at Weil – having graduated from Fordham University School of Law and University of Notre Dame for undergraduate...
Read MoreFinance | Technology
Silicon Valley Practitioner Discusses Technology M&A
Editor: What are the latest developments in the technology sector and in the deal market overall? Adas: There is explosive growth in mobile devices, such as iPhones, iPads and tablets, and everybody seems to have a device that they are pushing to market. These mobile devices and their operating...
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