This episode delivers a concise overview of the draft 12th amendment to the German Act Against Restrictions of Competition, published by the German Coalition Government on June 4. The discussion covers key changes, including higher turnover thresholds for routine acquisitions, expanded applicability of the Transaction Value Threshold (TVT), and the introduction of a new preliminary review phase. Learn how these updates could impact merger notifications, transaction reviews, and referrals to the European Commission.

Explore the latest Supreme Court decision in F.S. Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Sabec Capital Master Fund, LTD., as Ropes & Gray attorneys break down the 6-3 ruling’s impact on the Investment Company Act of 1940. This episode explains why the Court found Section 47B does not grant private parties the right to sue for contract rescission, how activist investors had used this provision, and what the decision means for investment management companies and business development companies. Gain insights into strengthened anti-takeover defenses, reduced litigation risk, and the reaffirmed role of the SEC as primary enforcer.

Explore the latest updates to the U.S. Department of Defense 1260H list and their implications under the Biosecure Act on this episode. The hosts break down which Chinese companies were newly added, clarify distinctions between entities like Wuxi App Tech and Wuxi Biologics, and explain what these changes mean for federal contractors, grant recipients, and institutions. Learn about compliance timelines, upcoming prohibitions, key exemptions, and what steps organizations should take now to prepare.