Trade Regulations/Securities

The firm attorneys represent clients in a broad range of trade regulation and securities issues, including franchising and distribution agreements, mergers and acquisitions, pre-merger notification requirements, pricing and marketing, trade association activities, purchase and supply contracts, licensing agreements, antitrust compliance programs, and preparation of proxy materials and other SEC and state disclosure documentation. Our trial lawyers have litigated trade regulation and securities disputes, including those involving deceptive trade practices, antitrust, trademark, copyright, and patent infringements, stock sale agreements, and 10(b)5 (fraud) claims.