Weil Secures Noteworthy Second Circuit Appellate Victory for CBS in Securities Fraud Class Action

Monday, May 14, 2012

In another victory for CBS and certain current and former executives, Weil obtained a significant decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that affirmed the 2011 dismissal of a federal securities fraud class action against our clients. In its May 10, 2012 opinion, the Second Circuit affirmed “for substantially the reasons stated in the district court’s thoughtful and thorough opinions [dismissing the second amended complaint],” and expanded the application of its 2011 decision in Fait v. Regions Fin. Corp. to encompass claims concerning goodwill brought under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (1934 Act).

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Davis Polk – IBM $1.5 Billion Notes Offering

Monday, May 14, 2012

Davis Polk advised underwriters represented by Barclays Capital Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBS Securities Inc. in connection with a public offering by International Business Machines Corporation of $900 million principal amount of its 0.75% notes due 2015 and $600 million principal amount of its 1.875% notes due 2019.

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Akerman Senterfitt Represents Carrols Restaurant Group in Spin-off of Fiesta Restaurant Group

Monday, May 14, 2012

Akerman Senterfitt has represented Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., one of the largest restaurant companies in the United States and the largest Burger King franchisee, in the spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., which owns and operates the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands. The spin-off was completed this week through the distribution of all of the outstanding common stock of Fiesta Restaurant Group to Carrols Restaurant Group’s stockholders.

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Use LinkedIn to Market Yourself to Law Firms

Friday, May 11, 2012

Employment agencies search the globe to find top talent in the legal marketplace. Whether you’re looking to make the move to New York, Moscow or any other city, you can enhance your value to staffing firms with a LinkedIn account.

LinkedIn is a social networking website that connects millions of industry professionals. The site offers you the chance to upload your resume, list your achievements and sell yourself to potential employers.

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