Labeling litigation in the food and beverage space remains vigorous, especially in California. To avoid becoming a party to such litigation, participants in the manufacturing and sale of consumer products must take care to ensure that their labeling and marketing of products is accurate and is not misleading as prohibited by various consumer protection statutes. A recent opinion in a pending California action highlights the increase in “greenwashing” litigation – where plaintiffs claim that labels and marketing materials misrepresent the environmentally sustainable practices associated with a product.
Nautic Closes New Fund at $4.5 Billion
By Trey Andrews
Nautic Partners has announced the closing of a new fund with $4.5 billion of commitments.
The fund, Nautic Partners XI, was oversubscribed and surpassed its target of $3.75 billion. Nautic indicated that Nautic Partners XI is the firm’s largest fund to date.
Nautic, based in Providence, R.I., is a middle market private equity firm…
SEC Settles Charges for Alleged Misleading Disclosures, Shedding Light on Materiality in Cyber Context
On Oct. 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settled charges against four current and former public companies, Unisys, Avaya Holdings, Check Point Software Technologies and Mimecast, for allegedly making materially misleading statements in their public disclosures regarding cybersecurity intrusions and risks following the SolarWinds Corporation software hack. This wave of enforcement actions…
Enforcement Risks for Private Equity Investors in Healthcare, With Michael J. Podberesky, Former DOJ Prosecutor
The U.S. Department of Justice has annunciated several enforcement priorities relevant to the healthcare sector: senior care, opioids, cybersecurity and privacy, and – of particular interest to listeners of “The Corner Series” – private equity investors in the healthcare space.
Michael Podberesky, a former DOJ prosecutor who is now co-chair of McGuireWoods’ False…
Notable Litigation – September 2024
Notable litigation filed during September 2024 includes: (1) Williamson, et al. v. Linarducci, et al., No. 24-cv-01526 (S.D. Ind.); (2) Perrotta v. First Edge, LLC, et al., No. 24-cv-01638 (M.D. Fla.); (3) Next Gen. Inv. Grp., LLC, et al. v. Pure Health Enters., Inc., et al., No. 24-cv-06764 (N.D. Cal.); (4) Commodity…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: THL Acquires Red Nucleus
By Kevin Madagan
Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) has acquired Red Nucleus, according to a news release.
Red Nucleus, founded in 1991 and based in Yardley, Pennsylvania, is a life sciences communication firm.
THL, based in Boston, is a private equity firm investing in middle market growth companies in three sectors, including…
DoD Issues Final CMMC Framework for Defense Contractors
After a nearly five-year rulemaking process, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published the Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC) program rule in the Federal Register on Oct. 15, 2024, codified at 32 CFR Part 170. Contract clauses implementing the CMMC program rule will be issued as part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement,…
Improving Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice through Private Equity, With Daniel Hosler and Dr. David Kostohryz
The business side of operating an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice can present challenges, such as purchasing the latest equipment, staffing offices and dealing with technology and cybersecurity. That’s where private equity and a group run by doctors can help.
With host Geoff Cockrell, Daniel Hosler, who brings experience in equity, and …
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Frazier Acquires DirectMed Imaging From NMS
Frazier Healthcare Partners has announced it has completed the acquisition of DirectMed Imaging from NMS Capital.
DirectMed, founded in 2012 and based in Poway, California, is a provider of aftermarket parts and component repairs for diagnostic imaging equipment
Frazier, based in Seattle, is a provider of private equity capital to healthcare companies. The…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: GTCR to Acquire TRANZACT
GTCR has announced it will acquire TRANZACT.
TRANZACT, founded in 1997 and based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a direct-to-consumer insurance services company. The company states it is the agent of record for more than 1 million active insurance policies across the Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement, and life and supplemental insurance markets.
GTCR…