Latham & Watkins Advises MicroStrategy on $563.4 Million Preferred Stock Offering
Latham & Watkins Advises MicroStrategy on $563.4 Million Preferred Stock Offering. MicroStrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced the pricing of its preferred stock offering, valued at US$563.4 million, scheduled for January 30, 2025. The offering involves 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock, priced at $80.00 per share. The anticipated settlement date […]
Poland Loses €320M Due to Judicial Reform Dispute
Poland to Lose €320 Million in EU Funds Due to Ongoing Disputes with Brussels Over Judicial Reforms. Poland will not receive back the €320 million in EU funds that were deducted due to ongoing disputes with Brussels regarding judicial reforms and the country’s adherence to the rule of law. The General Court has ruled that […]
Freshfields Advises Nippon Express Holdings in Acquisition of Simon Hegele
Freshfields Advises Nippon Express Holdings in Acquisition of Simon Hegele. Freshfields has successfully advised Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. in completing its acquisition of Simon Hegele, a leading logistics provider based in Germany. . The acquisition of SH HoldCo GmbH, known as Simon Hegele, was an all-cash deal, which involved the purchase of 100% of Simon […]
Breeze Airways Announces New Flights from Rochester
Breeze Airways Expands with New Flights from Rochester to 4 Exciting Destinations. Breeze Airways is soaring high with the announcement of new flights from Rochester, opening up exciting travel opportunities to four fantastic destinations. Beginning in May 2024, passengers can book affordable flights to: Charleston, S.C.: Available on Thursdays and Sundays, starting May 8, with […]
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Announces New Financial Aid Package for Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Announces New Financial Aid Package for Ukraine. On Wednesday morning, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv, where he is set to unveil a new financial aid package for Ukraine. As the country nears the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, the aid is designed to support Ukraine’s energy […]
€14 Million Cocaine Seized in Mountmellick Irish Raid
€14 Million Cocaine Seized in Mountmellick Irish Raid. Irish police have reported the confiscation of over €14 million in illegal drugs, primarily cocaine, in a dramatic operation that has shocked the small town of Mountmellick, located in the midlands. This significant raid led to the discovery of 182kg of cocaine and 4kg of cannabis at […]
Gide advises Farmaceutici Procemsa on the acquisition of Laboratoria Natury
Gide advises Farmaceutici Procemsa on the acquisition of Laboratoria Natury. Gide’s Warsaw office has successfully advised Farmaceutici Procemsa, part of the Investindustrial portfolio, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Laboratoria Natury sp. z o.o., a leading producer of food supplements and functional foods. The deal was concluded with the purchase of the […]
Russian and Uzbek Nationals Arrested in Florida for Voter Fraud Scheme
Russian and Uzbek Nationals Arrested in Florida for Voter Fraud Scheme. Dmitry Shushlebin, a 45-year-old Russian national living in Miami Beach, and Sanjar Jamilov, a 33-year-old Uzbek national residing in St. Petersburg, have been arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent voter registration scheme in Florida. According to court documents, the pair conspired to submit […]
Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Driverless Trucks
Revolutionising the Roads: Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions Launch Driverless Semi-Trucks in Groundbreaking Milestone. Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading innovator in self-driving technology, has teamed up with Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. to launch driverless commercial trucking operations, marking a major milestone for the autonomous trucking industry. Atlas has successfully delivered 100 loads of proppant […]
Michael Jordan’s Son, Marcus, Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges
Michael Jordan’s Son, Marcus, Arrested on DUI and Drug Charges. Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested on Monday, facing multiple charges including DUI, possession of cocaine, and resisting arrest, according to police records. The 34-year-old was processed at the Orange County Jail, where his mugshot was taken, showing him visibly […]
MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Sports Betting Scandal
MLB Fires Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Sports Betting Scandal. Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially dismissed umpire Pat Hoberg, 38, after a thorough investigation revealed that he shared legal sports betting accounts with a friend who placed bets on baseball. Hoberg, known as one of the top ball-strike umpires, has been at the centre of […]
Elon Musk’s X Sues Lego, Nestlé, and Others Over Ad Boycott
Elon Musk’s X Takes Legal Action Against Lego, Shell, Nestlé, and Others Over Advertising Boycott. Musk’s legal team has filed an updated complaint in 2024, broadening the scope of its ongoing lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and its member companies. The lawsuit accused a group of major corporations, including CVS, Mars, […]