Haynes and Boone News

Haynes and Boone Recognized in Chambers Global 2012 Rankings

Haynes and Boone, LLP has maintained key Chambers Global 2012 rankings across three of the firm’s geographic bases including the United States, Mexico and Latin America. In addition, the firm received several new individual attorney rankings. >>

Haynes and Boone Represents Adams Golf in Acquisition Agreement with the adidas Group

A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers recently advised Adams Golf, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADGF) in its agreement to be acquired by TaylorMade-adidas Golf in a transaction valued at about $70 million. >>

Recent Publications

NLRB Halts Implementation of New Election Rules: Vote on NLRB Election Rules Lacked Quorum, Judge Rules

On May 15, 2012, a federal district court judge for the District of Columbia struck down recent changes to the National Labor Relations Board’s representation election procedures, which were intended to streamline the Board’s representation election process. >>

Weathering the Storm: TOUSA Lives: Eleventh Circuit Reinstates Bankruptcy Court Fraudulent Transfer Decision in TOUSA Case

The pendulum has swung again in the TOUSA, Inc. case, as the Eleventh Circuit recently overturned the decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and affirmed the 2009 bankruptcy court opinion ordering the disgorgement of $403 million plus interest from lenders to the TOUSA parent, on the theory that such transfers were fraudulent as to certain TOUSA subsidiaries (the “Conveying Subsidiaries”). >>

Acquiring Distressed Natural Gas Assets Outside of Bankruptcy: Good Deals Today May Be Fraudulent Transfers Tomorrow

Before seizing upon a deal that appears too good to be true, buyers should consider that the transaction may be challenged years later as a fraudulent transfer, leaving the bargain buyer without the assets and nothing but an unsecured claim against an insolvent seller. >>

Law360 Guest Article: Property Owners Lose When 'Occupiers' Win

Marking the beginning of May 2012, several labor organizations and other groups engaged in mass demonstrations across the U.S. These demonstrations are focused in large part on social justice issues, such as youth unemployment and alleged substandard Wages for workers in the "99 percent." >>

Recent U.S. Court Decisions Regarding Section viii "Carve-Outs"

Three recent decisions bolster a generic manufacturer’s ability to challenge Orange Book listings and obtain ANDA approval through section viii “carve-outs.” This alert provides a detailed discussion of these cases. >>

The JOBS Act: The New “Crowdfunding” Exemption

One of the most innovative and exciting sections of the new Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”) creates a new “crowdfunding” exemption from state and federal securities law registration. >>