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McDermott Represents Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. in its $12 Million Public Offering
July 18, 2024
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (Applied DNA), a leader in PCR-based DNA technologies, in its $12 million public offering.
The offering is comprised of 9,230,769 Units with each Unit consisting of one share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant), one Series A Warrant to purchase one share of common stock exercisable on the date of stockholder approval and expiring on the fifth anniversary thereof, and one Series B Warrant to purchase one share of common stock exercisable on the date of stockholder approval and expiring one year from the date thereof or, pursuant to an alternative cashless exercise option, the right to receive three shares of common stock.
The McDermott team was led by Merrill M. Kraines and Todd Kornfeld and included Brandon Sloane.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Represents Inhibikase Therapeutics in its $4 Million Registered Direct Offering
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McDermott Represents Inhibikase Therapeutics in its $4 Million Registered Direct Offering
July 18, 2024
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Inhibikase), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing protein kinase inhibitor therapeutics to modify the course of Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s-related disorders and other diseases of the Abelson Tyrosine Kinases, in entering into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to purchase 1,672,452 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.
In a concurrent private placement, the Company also agreed to issue unregistered Series A warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,672,452 shares of common stock, and unregistered Class B warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,672,452 shares of common stock. The Series A and Series B warrants will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval and, in the case of Series A warrants, will expire one year from the date of stockholder approval, and in the case of Series B warrants, will expire five years from the date of stockholder approval.
The Company also entered into a warrant inducement agreement with the investor to exercise certain outstanding warrants. In consideration therefor, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price of the unexercised portion of such warrants and to issue Series C warrants and Series D warrants exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval. The Series C warrants will expire one year from the date of stockholder approval and the Series D warrants will expire five years from the date of stockholder approval.
The McDermott team was led by Merrill Kraines, Todd Kornfeld, and Brian Tratner.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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The Jury’s Not Out: Supreme Court’s Jarkesy Decision Limits SEC’s Use of Administrative Proceedings in Fraud Cases
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The Jury’s Not Out: Supreme Court’s Jarkesy Decision Limits SEC’s Use of Administrative Proceedings in Fraud Cases
July 18, 2024
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The US Supreme Court recently decided a high-profile constitutional issue that has far-reaching implications for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its enforcement authority. The Supreme Court’s ruling in SEC v. Jarkesy limits the SEC’s ability to bring enforcement actions seeking penalties in its own administrative courts, requiring the SEC to bring its actions in federal court before an Article III judge instead.
In this article, Paul Helms, Caitlyn Campbell and DC Wolf examine the decision and the implications of limiting the reach of SEC administrative proceedings.
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H.I.G. Europe Realty Partners III’s $1.3 Billion Fundraising
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H.I.G. Europe Realty Partners III’s $1.3 Billion Fundraising
July 12, 2024
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DC Has to Turn Over Transportation Plan for Students with Disabilities, Judge Says
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DC Has to Turn Over Transportation Plan for Students with Disabilities, Judge Says
July 11, 2024
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Leading Cases on Objections to Cy Pres Awards in Class Action Settlements: A Circuit-by-circuit Guide
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Leading Cases on Objections to Cy Pres Awards in Class Action Settlements: A Circuit-by-circuit Guide
July 11, 2024
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Understanding the objections to and arguments against cy pres awards from undistributed residual funds is crucial for companies navigating class action settlements. While distributions to class members and proposals for cy pres distributions are standard parts of class action settlements, counsel should be prepared for the less common questions about and challenges to any use of cy pres awards.
In this article, Bill Boies provides a comprehensive analysis of the leading cases that answer the more uncommon questions and reject the broad objections. Companies can refer to this circuit-by-circuit guide when proposing and defending cy pres awards in class action settlements.
Gabrielle Siroonian contributed to the development of this article.
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The Lists are in: New York Law Journal Presents Winners and Finalists for Annual Professional Excellence Awards
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The Lists are in: New York Law Journal Presents Winners and Finalists for Annual Professional Excellence Awards
July 10, 2024
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McDermott-led H.I.G. Secures $1.3B for 3rd Real Estate Fund
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McDermott-led H.I.G. Secures $1.3B for 3rd Real Estate Fund
July 10, 2024
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Federal Communications Commission Requires Consent for Artificial Intelligence–Generated Cloned Voice Calls
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Federal Communications Commission Requires Consent for Artificial Intelligence–Generated Cloned Voice Calls
July 10, 2024
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Kentucky: Off to the Races – Bluegrass State Passes Privacy Law
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Kentucky: Off to the Races – Bluegrass State Passes Privacy Law
July 10, 2024
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