Four Decades for Justice
May 17, 2023
On May 17, 2023, Cravath partner David J. Kappos participated in the International Trademark Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting, which was held from May 16‑20, 2023 in Singapore. Dave moderated a panel entitled “Managing IP Assets in Today’s Regulated Global Environment,” which addressed how regulatory developments have made doing business in or with some areas of the world increasingly complex. The panel examined the most material recent sanction lists, decisions and regulations that companies must comply with at all stages of IP assets management, with a particular emphasis on the Russian and Chinese markets.
Deals & Cases
May 12, 2023
On May 12, 2023, the Washington Commanders and a partnership led by Josh Harris announced they have entered into a purchase and sale agreement which calls for Harris and partners to acquire the Washington Commanders from the Snyder family. The agreement is subject to NFL approval as well as the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Cravath is representing the Snyder family in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
March 09, 2023
On March 8, 2023, Airspan Networks Holdings (“Airspan”), a provider of software and hardware for 5G networks and a pioneer in end‑to‑end Open RAN solutions that provide interoperability with other vendors, announced the signing of definitive agreements for the sale of Mimosa Networks, Inc. (“Mimosa”) to Radisys Corporation (“Radisys”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited, which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on a debt free, cash free basis. Cravath is representing Airspan in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 17, 2023
On February 17, 2023, WiseTech Global, developer of the leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced its acquisition of Blume Global (“Blume”), provider of a leading solution facilitating intermodal rail in North America, for $414 million. Blume is being acquired from funds managed by Apollo, EQT and other minority shareholders. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
February 14, 2023
On February 9, 2023, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) issued a statement in response to Nelson Peltz’s announcement that Trian Fund is no longer pursuing a proxy contest at Disney. Cravath represented Disney in connection with this matter.
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