McGuireWoods has long been an avid supporter of the advancement of professional women. As part of our initiative seeking to expand the leadership of women in private equity, we are continuing our series of profiling women leaders in private equity. We are hopeful that this series will serve to inspire other women to pursue their
Vestar Capital Partners has completed a strategic growth investment in Nox Health, according to a news release.
Nox, based in Alpharetta, Ga., is a global sleep health company. Founded in 2007, the company provides technology and program solutions to help diagnose and manage sleep problems.
Vestar Capital Partners, based in New York,
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) created many new and revised tax incentives to develop clean energy projects. Among many of these incentives, Congress included a requirement that taxpayers meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) standards in the construction of a project to foster growth in good-paying jobs in the energy section. Taxpayers that do not meet these standards will be entitled to a tax benefit, but generally this results in an 80% haircut to the tax credit or deduction.
Viewside Capital Partners and Morningside Group have co-led a $15 million series A funding round in Resilience Lab, according to a news release.
Resilience Lab, based in New York, is a mental health technology company. Founded in 2019, the company’s platform is designed to help clients connect to therapists and participate in in-person,
As of October 6, 2022, operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines must comply with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (“PHMSA”) Final Rule on “Valve Installation and Minimum Rupture Detection Standards.”[1] The Rule codifies several related design and performance standards across 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 and 195. Those standards largely apply to new or replacement onshore gas transmission pipelines.[2] Now, however, the Rule impacts gas distribution pipeline operators in two significant ways. First, the Rule requires operators to implement and maintain certain emergency notification requirements.[3] Second, the Rule obligates operators to develop, implement, and incorporate “lessons learned” from a post-failure or incident review into their written procedures.[4] Unfortunately for operators, the second requirement illustrates the growing challenge operators face in ensuring that internal investigations remain protected by the work-product privilege.
Kain Capital has announced it has acquired Hospice Care of America (HCA).
HCA, founded in 2004 and based in Kansas City, operates a group of affiliated hospices in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Kain, based in New York and founded in 2014, is a private equity firm focused on investments in healthcare services and
On Oct. 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded for reconsideration a district court order certifying a class of mortgage borrowers. The decision, which relies on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, provides further ammunition for the argument that all putative class members must
On October 28, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Alig v. Rocket Mortgage vacated and remanded for reconsideration a district court order certifying a class of mortgage borrowers, highlighting an important Article III standing issue in class action lawsuits. See Alig v. Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 52 F.4th 167 (4th Cir. 2022). The Alig decision relies on the United States Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez and follows a grant of certiorari, vacatur, and remand from the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision provides further ammunition for the argument that all putative class members must have a demonstrable injury in order to recover damages in a class action. Indeed, the grant of certiorari by the Supreme Court in Alig is itself a signal that this defense is one that should not be discounted by defendants finding themselves the subject of class action litigation.
Accelmed Partners has announced it has invested $35 million in SKNV.
SKNV, based in Pompano Beach, Fla., develops medications and skincare solutions for dermatology practices. Founded in 2016 and formerly Sincerus Pharmaceuticals and Prescriber’s Choice, SKNV states it produces medicines for the 12 most common dermatological diagnoses.
Accelmed, based in Aventura, Fla., is a
This Week in Washington: Congress returns to complete appropriations and year-end legislation.
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Expected Committee Changes in Health-Related Committees
With party control changing in the House, there will be changes in who leads the health-related committees. At the House Ways and Means Committee, now-Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) will become the ranking member. Rep.