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McDermott Represents Pasithea Therapeutics in Alpha-5 Integrin, LLC Acquisition
July 13, 2022
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (Pasithea), a US biotechnology company focused on the research and discovery of new and effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, in its acquisition of Alpha-5 Integrin, LLC (Alpha-5), a privately-held preclinical-stage company developing a monoclonal antibody (mAbs) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.
Pasithea acquired all of Alpha-5’s issued and outstanding equity interests in exchange for 3,260,870 shares of Pasithea common stock plus warrants to acquire an additional 1,000,000 shares. The acquisition includes potential future earnouts based on net sales.
The McDermott team was led by Bob Cohen and Eric Klee and included Graciany Miranda, Jeronimo Soares de Sousa, Dan Zucker, Michael Siekman, Rodney Swartz, Todd Solomon, Evan Belosa, Nick Paul, David Saunders, Michelle Stowhiro, Abigail Kagan, Richard Bass and 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, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 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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Online Lender Under Investigation for PPP Lending Practices
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Online Lender Under Investigation for PPP Lending Practices
July 13, 2022
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Ben Curtis is featured in CPA Practice Advisor, commenting on an investigation regarding lenders in Payment Protection Program (PPP) fraud.
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Judge Asks If Maryland Digital Ad Tax Ban Restricts Speech
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Judge Asks If Maryland Digital Ad Tax Ban Restricts Speech
July 12, 2022
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Michael Kimberly, Paul Hughes, Sarah Hogarth and Steve Kranz are featured in Law360 for representing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in digital advertisement dispute.
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Cred Can Keep Trying To Claw Back Bitcoin From Investor
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Cred Can Keep Trying To Claw Back Bitcoin From Investor
July 11, 2022
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David Hurst, Darren Azman, Joseph Evans and Andrew Kratenstein are featured in Law360 for representing Cred Inc. Liquidation Trust. in a bankruptcy dispute.
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7th Circuit Revives Indiana Doc’s Antitrust Claims Against University
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7th Circuit Revives Indiana Doc’s Antitrust Claims Against University
July 11, 2022
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Katharine O’Connor and Sarah Hogarth are featured in Law360 for representing the plaintiff in an antitrust case with Indiana University Health.
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CleanCapital’s Acquisition of BQ Energy
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CleanCapital’s Acquisition of BQ Energy
July 8, 2022
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Debra Harrison, Nate Barnett, Elle Hayes, Joel Hugenberger, Greg Weigand, Stephania Sanon, Michelle Strowhiro, Brian Tiemann, Daphne Trotter, Cristell Fortune, Dominique Torsiello and Kate Williams are featured in Global Legal Chronicle for advising BQ Energy in its transaction with CleanCapital.
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Iron Path Capital’s Partnership With Capitol Pain Institute
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Iron Path Capital’s Partnership With Capitol Pain Institute
July 8, 2022
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Krist Werling, David Ivill, Joe Parise, Hunter Sharp, John Zukin, Brad Burcroff, Selina Ibarra, Alex Ruiz, Kwabena Yeboah, Jeffrey Holdvogt, Brian Mead, Jennifer Mikulina, Thomas DaMario, Jonathan Salm, Li Wang, Morgan Pollard, Tony Maida, Adetoro Olugbemi, Scott Weinstein, Jared Bryant, Caitlin Harrington, John Parker and Robin Riley are featured in Global Legal Chronicle for representing Iron Path Capital in its transaction with Capital Pain Institute.
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New SEC Rule Mandates Electronic Filing of Form 144s and “Glossy” Annual Reports
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New SEC Rule Mandates Electronic Filing of Form 144s and “Glossy” Annual Reports
July 7, 2022
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Eric Orsic is featured in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, explaining new SEC amendments when filing Form 144’s.
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UBS, Edward Jones And Others Keep Mum About Covering Abortion Travel Costs
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UBS, Edward Jones And Others Keep Mum About Covering Abortion Travel Costs
July 7, 2022
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Sarah Raaii is quoted in Advisor Hub, talking about employers covering travel costs for abortions Post-Roe.
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DCP James Lake Holding’s $160 Million Acquisition Woodland’s Subsidiaries
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DCP James Lake Holding’s $160 Million Acquisition Woodland’s Subsidiaries
July 7, 2022
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Kevin Brophy, Jack Langlois, Jibin Luke, Sarah Nabors, Alex Farr, Jacob Hollinger, Lesli Esposito, Matt Evola, Robert Lamkin, Heidi Steele, Andrew Kratenstein, Eric Orsic, Michelle Strowhiro, Sarah Engle, Dawn Peacock and Blake Wong are featured in Global Legal Chronicle for representing Woodland Midstream II, in a transaction with DCP James Lake Holding LLC.
