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Kraft Heinz Gets a Piece of Disney Magic

by Connie D. Phelps | July 24, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Let’s get down to business (strategy). In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recently announced strategic partnership between media and entertainment behemoth The Walt Disney…

JPMorgan’s Long-Running Succession Race Enters Final Lap

by Rachel Goodnight | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes recent news from JPMorgan that it has moved forward in its succession planning and shares lessons…

Fox Bets Big on Streaming with Roku Acquisition

by Connie D. Phelps | July 10, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new challenger is entering the streaming wars. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps tunes in to the recent announcement that Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku and breaks down what makes this deal a…

Will the Real “Interested Party” Please Stand Up?

by Stephanie Wilson | July 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Not every plaintiff gets invited to the protest party. In this edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson analyzes a recent decision from the United States Court…

OpenAI Prepares for Multi-Billion-Dollar IPO and Ownership Shake-Up

by Connie D. Phelps | June 19, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

AI companies aren’t just disrupting the tech space – they’re coming for Wall Street. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recent announcement that OpenAI has filed…

Phantom Equity as Equity Compensation

by Shelby Julien | June 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a useful tool for companies looking to attract and retain top talent without diluting the ownership interests of existing owners. It can be a more attractive incentive plan than stock options or annual cash bonuses linked to performance, especially for small, closely…

Stay Off the Sidelines: The Importance of Timely Intervention to Protect Your Contract Award

by Stephanie Wilson | June 16, 2026 | Government Contracts

Don’t leave it to the agencies and protestors to tell the story – intervenors can play a critical role in shaping the outcome of bid protests, but only if…

Announcing Our 2026 Summer Law Clerks

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 15, 2026 | Firm News

We are excited to welcome our 2026 Law Clerks to the BL Team! These outstanding law students are joining us for the summer to dive into legal matters alongside our attorneys and gain hands-on experience across all our different practice areas. Sydney Daniel is a rising 3L at…

The Potential Ripple Effect of Solicitation Amendments

by Stephanie Wilson | June 4, 2026 | Government Contracts

Agencies frequently limit the scope of proposal revisions that can be made in response to a solicitation amendment, and often such restrictions are proper. However, where the amendment has…

Eli Lilly Gives Booster to Growth with Acquisition of Three Vaccine Developers

by Connie D. Phelps | May 29, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of vaccine developer acquisitions by drug company Eli Lilly and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new…