Notable litigation for October includes: (1) Kansas Securities Commissioner v. Premier Global Corporation, et al.; (2) Dettmering, et al. v. VBit Technologies Corp., et al.
The Liability Implications of Financial Challenges in Portfolio Companies with Mark Freedlander
Many investors take on an operating thesis that, by law, the obligations of investment companies are not the obligations of the investor. They apply this whether their fund has invested in the securities of a limited partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation.
In the first of two episodes, McGuireWoods partner Mark Freedlander joins…
Women in PE to Know: Erin Lansky
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…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Vestar Invests in Nox
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,…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Viewside Capital and Morningside Invest in Resilience Lab
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,…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Kain Acquires Hospice Care of America
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…
Fourth Circuit Vacates, Remands Class Certification, Applying Ramirez to Standing in Mortgage Case
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…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Accelmed Invests in SKNV
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…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Vistria Group and GHO to Acquire Alcami from Madison Dearborn and Ampersand Capital
The Vistria Group and GHO Capital Partners will acquire a controlling interest in Alcami Corp. from Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) and Ampersand Capital Partners, according to a news release.
Alcami, based in Wilmington, N.C., is a contract development, testing and manufacturing organization for pharma and biotech companies. Founded in 1979, the company provides…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: GTCR Acquires Biocoat
GTCR has announced it has acquired Biocoat Holdings.
Biocoat, based in Horsham, Pa., is a provider of medical coatings products and services for medical devices in the interventional sector. Founded in 1991, the company specializes in biocompatible hydrophilic coatings.
GTCR, based in Chicago, pursues a wide range of investments in several industries, including healthcare.…